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ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Tent Review

ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Tent Feature

• Free Standing Pole System with 7000 Series Aluminum Poles
• Polyester Fly resists UV Damage and Stays Taut
• Factory Sealed Fly and Floor Seams Give Best Weather Protection
• 2 Doors (both with zippered mesh windows) and 2 Vestibules - Easy Entry, Great Ventilation, and Extra Weather Protection
• Easy Assembly with Pole Clips that Quickly Snap Over the Tent Poles

ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Tent Overview

The Vertex 2 is a freestanding dome tent and uses a pole system that allows the walls to be more vertical to give you increased headroom when sitting inside the tent. The extra headroom is really nice to have if you end up spending much time inside your tent because of bad weather. We use aircraft alloy aluminum poles that are strong and lightweight. Assembly is really easy with the tent clips that just snap in place over the poles. The polyester fly and nylon floor are urethane coated, with factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness. The 2 doors make getting in and out of the tent much easier, especially in the middle of the night when you need to take a quick "break". You also get 2 vestibules (one over each door) that you can use for extra gear storage. The vestibules also serve as automatic guy-out points when the weather gets a little nasty, and since they have been designed to be a little larger than normal you will be able to keep all of your gear out of the rain. The fly buckles to the tent, offering a much more secure attachment when compared to elastic cord. Mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improve star gazing. Mesh storage pockets and a gear loft are included for organizing your stuff. Stakes and guy ropes are included. Base Size = 5' x 7'6". Center Height = 46". Vestibule Depth = 32". Tent Area (sq. ft.) = 37. Vestibule Area (sq. ft.) = 25. Tent & Fly Wt. (lb.-oz.) = 5 - 15. Total Wt. (lb.-oz.) = 6 - 13. Packed Size = 6" x 22".

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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2 Backpacking Tent

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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr Lightweight 2 - Person Tent... weighs under 5 lbs.! Don't let your tent weigh you down! The Zephyr is a 2 door, 2 person Tent that keeps your pack light while also offering great protection against the bugs and weather. The walls are made entirely out of mesh for superior ventilation and a urethane-coated polyester fly with factory-sealed seams for cover in wet weather. Pack Light with the Zephyr: 2 aircraft aluminum poles are strong and lightweight; 2 doors with vestibules to store your gear; Easy assembly with tent clips that just snap in place over poles; Mesh storage pocket; Fly buckles to tent for secure attachment; Stakes and guy ropes included; Center height: 38"; Base dimensions: 58 x 88"; Vestibule area: 18 sq. ft. Order Today! ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2.0 AL Lightweight Tent
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Technical Details

- Free Standing 2 Pole Design with 7000 Series Aluminum Poles
- Polyester Fly resists UV Damage and Stays Taut
- Factory Sealed Fly and Floor Seams Give Best Weather Protection
- 2 Doors and 2 Vestibules - Great Ventilation With Entire Mesh Walls and Adjustable Fly Vent
- Easy Assembly with Pole Clips that Quickly Snap Over the Tent Poles
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 "Good tent" 2009-07-27
By D. Lupton (Louisville, KY)
Took this tent out for the first time last weekend to do some hiking in the Daniel Boone Nat'l Forest with my girlfriend. Setup was very easy, it took maybe 5 minutes or so. Inside was a little cramped for two people, just make sure you're very close with whoever you're sharing the tent with, because you'll pretty much be sleeping elbow to elbow. We were both able to use a sleeping pad with a little bit of overlap in the middle. I'm about 6'1 or so and I did notice that when I laid down on my back my feet would graze the mesh at the end of the tent, not really a big deal though, at least not for me. There was plenty of headroom so I was able to sit up without my head touching mesh.



As far as rain protection goes, I was pretty impressed with this tent. We endured very heavy rain on and off throughout the evening and night. The tent kept us very dry. I only have one complaint, there was one spot where the poles crossed at the top of the tent where the fly seemed to leak a little. I think I may just need to seam seal the entire fly, even though ALPS says you don't have to. But other than that we had no water get in from the sides.



We had two weekend packs(3400 and 4000cu in) with us, with one in each vestibule. It covered these easily with room to spare for our shoes and did a good job of keeping our gear dry too.



Overall, this is a pretty good tent, especially for the price. And I would definitely recommend it, but I would also recommend that you seam seal the fly before taking it out.

 "Great value; high quality" 2009-07-11
By Mbirds (Alexandria, VA)
At the price, this is a great tent. The quality is there and it compares well to tents twice the price for a weight penalty of only a few ounces. I set mine up side-by-side with my friend's $250 REI quarter dome T2. He was impressed, and the only differences I noted on his were reflective guy lines, an included pole splint ($5) and a lighter fly. Plus more footroom on his. However, his fly lacked the little windows on the Alps: I actually used mine to check on another camper who was near my bike in the morning.



Here are the only downsides I can find so far with the Zephyr:



1) The footprint is hard to find. Search for "floor saver."



2) There are partial sleeves so you cannot pitch the footprint/fly and then be sheltered to pitch the rest of the tent. However, you can pitch just footprint (not included) and fly for a light shelter.



3) With the fly door unzipped all the way, water can enter the tent. Just don't unzip all the way if it is raining.



4) The tapered design would leave things tight in the foot area if a second person were present. I plan to just use it solo or with one of my kids.



EDIT: I have now decided that #3 is not bad, as it allows a nice view straight up at the stars when you are laying down with the fly open.



All in all, I was very pleased. I found a deal on a Zephyr 3 and snatched it up without hesitation for the rest of the family, or if I need a tent for two adults.

 "Great tent/amazing price" 2009-05-20
By Kevin M. Orzechowski (New York, NY)
I just spent my first night out in this tent. My buddy and I were going to leave our rain flys off as the evening was cool and clear, but decided to avoid the hassle of a midnight scramble. At two in the morning the heavens clouded over, opened up, and poured down furiously. I had hoped for a more gentle trial of the Zephyr 2, but...

I woke up completely dry the next morning. I did find a bit of condensation had made its way through the floor under my sleeping pad, where a puddle had formed in a depression in the ground. It was nothing major, and next time I'll be sure not to set up in a hole. This tent is lightweight, coming in under 5 lbs., very easy and quick to set up, and most importantly, weather ready. This is my first introduction to ALPS products and I intend to consider more of their products in the future.

 "Zephyr Zenith " 2009-03-19
By C. Doom (USA)


I like a roomy tent that is not too heavy and is easy to transport. This item fits the bill. It is only 5 pounds and is simple to pack. The tent has ample room for me and all my gear. I can move in it without constantly brushing against the sides.



The Zephyr is easy and quick to pitch and offers fine protection from the elements. Zephyr has a polyester fly and provides a water proof abode.



I like this item.

 "Great Tent" 2009-02-28
By ministercreek (Madison Wisconsin)
I should point out from the get-go I have the Zenith 2 AL tent (which I purchased from Sierra Trading Post.com). It is the same exact tent except for the color of the rainfly. All I can say this is one excellent little tent. Very lightweight, has good ventilation, quick and easy set-up and holds up to adverse weather quite well.



I used my Zenith (Zephyr) in weather conditions ranging from hard rains and strong winds to light snowfalls. Held up and continues to hold up very well.



The tent's quality is very good. Hard to find a tent as good for the price. Beats any BIG name brand tents (such as Sierra Designs or Mountain Hardware) in terms of quality and price. A definate great buy in my opinion.


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ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 8.5- by 7.5-Foot 4 Person Dome Tent

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The Taurus 4 is a 2-pole freestanding dome tent that is enhanced with 2 doors and 2 vestibules, which is probably why it's been our best selling tent model for the last several years. We use aircraft alloy aluminum poles that are strong and lightweight. Assembly is really easy with the tent clips that just snap in place over the poles. The polyester fly and nylon floor are urethane coated, with factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness. The 2 doors make getting in and out of the tent much easier, especially in the middle of the night when you need to take a quick "break". You also get 2 vestibules (one over each door) that you can use for extra gear storage. The vestibules also serve as automatic guy-out points when the weather gets a little nasty. The fly buckles to the tent, offering a much more secure attachment when compared to elastic cord. We have added vents to the fly on our 2006 models so you get even better ventilation. Mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improve star gazing. Mesh storage pockets and a gear loft are included for organizing your stuff. Stakes and guy ropes are included.
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Technical Details

- Free Standing 2 Pole Design with 7000 Series Aluminum Poles
- Polyester Fly resists UV Damage and Stays Taut
- Factory Sealed Fly and Floor Seams Give Best Weather Protection
- 2 Doors (both with zippered mesh windows) and 2 Vestibules - Easy Entry, Great Ventilation, and Extra Weather Protection
- Easy Assembly with Pole Clips that Quickly Snap Over the Tent Poles
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 "Great Tent for the Price!" 2008-08-31
By H. Howard
My boyfriend and I went camping on a very rainy weekend and stayed nice and dry. Perfect size for two people and their stuff. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because you can't cover the windows of the fly. People can't see in all that well though so it isn't much of an issue. I just thought it was an odd design choice.

 "Alps Taurus tent" 2008-08-15
By W. Darling
I am well in to my second season with this tent and it is awesome! It packs up small and is easy to take along. I bought this for use on motorcycle camping trips and it has been everything I expected and more!

A few weeks ago I had set up in one of my favorite campgrounds. The forecast was for thunderstorms and it was right. We had got wind and rain like I haven't seen in years. I had staked and tied the tent down and it held up beyond belief. We got 5 inches of rain that night and the only wetness in the tent was from me coming in.

This is a great product!

 "Wonderful tent" 2007-06-26
By Zack J (Tucson, Az)
This is a great tent. My wife and daughter and I fit into it with a TON of space to spare, it packs up nicely, and is super easy to set up. When I started looking into tents I had two major criteria: 1) that it be a dome style, 2) that it have two poles only, preferably aluminum. This tent met my requirements and has been a joy to set up and use. Just last night my wife set it up alone in less than 5 minutes.



I purchased some 6 mil polyethylene to use as a footprint under the tent. Alps Mountaineering recommends that you purchase theirs, but I found the stuff cheaper at a hardware store. Using a footprint will definitely extend the life of the floor of your tent.



I would recommend this tent to anyone looking for an affordable 3 or 4 man tent.

 "Lots of Room-Great Bargain!" 2007-06-19
By Jennie Meier (Midwest USA)
I just bought this tent a couple days ago and received it yesterday. I set it up in my backyard to check everything out and ended up sleeping in it. It is large enough for a queen size airmattress if you are using it for car camping. I was surprised at how lightweight it is and the amount of ventilation. I love that the door windows zip shut so you have added privacy and more control over ventilation-makes it more of a 3.5 season tent. Will have to take this hiking sometime to see how it works out-nice thing is the easy 2-pole setup (and it really is easy).

 "This Is the first tent i've ever fit into!" 2007-02-17
By Nathaniel Fondell
I bought this tent as a Christmas present, and it has been one of those purchases where, as you use it you are constantly surprised by new great things about it.



So far, i've only had the chance to use it once, in the dead of winter, which it really isn't designed for, but the tent held up fantastically and was extremely practical and easy to use, if not very warm.



I'm a pretty tall guy, and this is the first tent that i've had plenty of room to stretch out in, and still have room for all my camping gear. The vestibules are great, but there's no way to cover the plastic windows. SO i'll have to rig up somehting to cover them for changing and stuff, but otherwise they are very handy.



It's a great tent, and not just some ripoff "mountainering" tent.



Its worth it.


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