Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Two Person Tent

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The redesigned Gunnison with its improved features is a freestanding, color-coded clip construction shelter that offers quick, two-pole setup and spacious quarters for a couple or a crowd. It includes internal storage pockets for organization and a combination of hubbed, high-quality DAC Feather lite pockets.
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Technical Details

- Seasons 3: Doors: 2; Vestibules: 2; Poles: 2; Pole Type: DAC Featherlite NSL poles + swivel hub: Wall Material: 68D 190T polyester taffeta; Floor Material: 1800mm PU nylon taffeta; Fly Material: 750 1800mm PU polyester taffeta
- Freestanding
- Color-coded clip construction
- Welded clear windows on Fly
- Internal storage pockets and mesh panels
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 "Very Nice Lightweight Tent" 2009-09-05
By DocOne (Albuquerque, NM)
I selected this tent for the size and reasonably light weight. For two people, the backpacking weight is just a bit over 2-1/2 pounds per person which is not bad considering the size and large dual vestibules. It is a bit larger than most comparably dome tents inside which is a plus if you are tall or wish to stow some gear inside the tent. The gear vestibules on both sides are also larger than most, and being able to enter and stow gear on both sides is a plus as you don't have to step over someone else to get in or out. The tent is well constructed and goes up quickly. With the dual vents on top and generous screening I have not had any significant problems with condensation, and the full fly ensures you will remain dry even in severe weather. The only negative I've noticed is the snap at the bottom of the fly zipper, which can be a pain to close from the inside of the tent, but this is a relatively minor issue. Overall a great buy!

 "Kelty Gunnison 21. Tent" 2009-08-10
By LMK
The main issue with this tent is the poor quality of the mosquito netting which comprises a good deal of the tent. This is the first tent that I have owned where the netting getting pulls in it. I am quite careful with my gear and was surprised after a few uses to have pulls. The design is good and set up is easy.

 "Kelty Gunnison 2.1 (vs the REI Half Dome)" 2009-06-30
By Eric Varboncouer (Illinois)
I bought this for use as a two person backpacking and car camping tent. I also bought a REI half dome two person tent to which I compared it. These are very similarly designed tents. I set up both tents (in my living room) and did a side-by-side comparison. I never actually used the tent and so can only speak to its design and not its actual performance. I ultimately returned the Kelty Gunnison 2.1 tent but it was a close call and I will explain the good & the not so bad below.



First, I feel that for the weight & price, it would be hard to find a more spacious tent. The Kelty Gunnison felt a little more spacious than the REI half dome which was no slouch in this category as well. This is consistent with the Kelty's reported 3 more square feet (37 sq ft total) than the REI half dome. For people who are tall (over 6'--I am 6'2") this is a very long tent at 92". This is 2 inches longer than the rei half dome. Both tents are longer than many ultralight tents that I have sadly found to typically not be be designed with people over 6' in mind. For instance, the REI QUARTER dome is a tight fit for any one over 6'. The Gunnison is also listed at a 40" peak height which is fairly decent and I was able to sit upright in the tent comfortably. However, if you are 6'2" or above, the extra inch of height in the REI half dome is just enough that you can get a little farther from the center of the tent & still be upright. This would be handy if you were sitting in the tent with someone at night or riding out a storm. Weight wise the Kelty gunnsion is listed as a few ounces less in weight than the REI half dome. The kelty is reported to have a package weight of 5 lbs 9 oz. I considered the weight difference to be insignificant. There are lighter weight options for two person tents, but they will not have as much space and will be more costly.



The vestibules for the Kelty are massive with each vestibule being listed at 12 sq ft for the kelty and 9 sq ft each for the REI half dome. I obviously did not stake out either tent in my house, but the kelty vestibules definitely seemed larger. These vestibules would leave plenty of room for backpacks and probably the proverbial kitchen sink as well.



Next I will address the design of the tent. The kelty uses a plastic, but reasonably sturdy appearing hub for the tent poles whereas the half dome uses a metal one. On the Kelty tent, the rainfly and tent body are connected to the tent poles using plastic Jake's Foot connectors. On the half dome they are connected through the more traditional metal grommets. The entrance doors on both sides of the Kelty are smaller and more in the center of the tent than for the REI half dome. With the rainfly on, this made it slightly more difficult for easy entrance & exit with the Gunnison. This may theoretically also mean the Gunnsion would offer more protection from the rain getting in and out of the tent, but I obviously did not get to test this theory. I also am not aware of problems with the half dome in this regard. The overall tent body and rainfly of both tents seemed very similar in regards to material. The vents and netting also seemed reasonably comparable and I can only guess that ventilation in both tents would be reasonably similar.



For me, I ultimately chose the half dome over the gunnison but it was a tough call and I liked the gunnison's design as well. My biggest issue with the tent was the plastic hub and the plastic Jake's foot connectors. These are used in other tents as well. They may work great, but I personally prefer the metal hub and grommets of the half dome. I also liked the size and position of the doors much more in the half dome. The gunnsion was a little more spacious and had larger vestibules, but I felt this difference was not too dramatic.



In summary, I felt the Kelty Gunnsion 2.1 is a spacious tent with large vestibules at a decent price. It is a great option for tall individuals. I personally do not like the Jake's foot connectors or the plastic hub as they do not appear very rugged. However, I do not have any evidence that this would ever be a problem in the field longterm. I would have preferred doors that were a little larger and less centered. However, this may not be as much of an issue for smaller individuals and may be advantageous in rain. My preference would also be for a lighter tent, but for the space and money I dont think you can find a better deal. If you were wanting a lighter two person tent that would also be good for taller people, I would check out the big agnes emerald series or the the big agnes copper spur series. However, the improved weight is offset by smaller space and higher price.






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Kelty Teton 2 Two Person Tent

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Lighten your load, not your wallet, with the super-value Teton. The simple, easy-to-pitch two-pole design offers super ventilation and quick setup. It comes with high-quality DAC Press-fit poles.
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Technical Details

- Season: 3; Doors 1; Vestibules: 1; Poles: 2; Pole Type: 9mm DAC Press-fit poles; Wall Material: 68D 190T polyester taffeta; Floor Material: 1800mm PU polyester taffeta; Fly Material: 75D 190T, 1800mm PU polyester taffeta
- Freestanding
- Color-coded clip construction
- Watertight walls
- Internal storage pockets and mesh panels
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 "Really an oversized one person tent" 2009-09-22
By James E. Boardman (SW Michigan, USA)
I used this tent for three days on the Knobstone Trail in Southern Indiana. During the rain (and there was lots of it), it was leak-proof. Lots of room for one person and a backpack. The vestibule is good for shielding a pair of boots only... not large. The only thing I would say is that you should be sure to seam seal the vertical seams from the bathtub bottom to the tent body. Actually, I always seam seal all the seams in a new tent. Easy set-up and dry. This is a winner for a light (marginally two person) tent.

 "Great tent -- but don't buy the footprint" 2009-09-16
By Carol (Los Angeles, CA USA)
This is a great tent. Lots of space, nice open view of the night sky, sturdy -- all the things you'd want in a good tent that doesn't destroy your budget. I noticed reviews that recommended the footprint. I strongly recommend you find some other way to get protection for this tent. The footprint just doesn't fit. It fits the length fine, but the width is too short, and as a result, it doesn't allow the tent to stretch out its full width. Worse, the tent keeps popping off the footprint grommets. If you can find some other footprint to fit, this tent is a keeper.

 "Strong, Durable, Easy to setup, NO leaking!" 2009-08-01
By Happy Squishy (IA)
I was debating between Kelty Teton 2 and Kelty Mesa 2 for a while. Although Mesa seems very popular from a lot of websites, I like the door opens on the side and I went with Teton. The day I got my new tent, I set it up on the deck and it was extremely easy. I took down the rain fly and sealed the bottom seam as other reviews recommended. Since it takes 4 to 6 hours to dry, I did not take it inside before I went to bed. Then it rained of course. I woke up in the morning cursing the weather and myself. But I was pleased to see how watertight this tent is. It held the water like a swimming pool and The deck under the tent was totally dry. I had to flip the tent over to dump the water out. So far I have not camped in the rain. But I am very confident I will stay dry in the rain with this tent. Taking down the tent was extremely easy too. I absolutely love the design of the hooks, you can almost just twist it then you got it off.

My only complaint is the stakes. They are easy to bend. But I will still give it 5 stars because I would not buy a different tent even if I had known and I can always replace the stakes.



Teton 2 V.S. Grand Mesa 2:

1. The door: Teton's door opens on the side; Grand Mesa's door opens at the head so you have to crawl in. I guess I like the door opens on the side because I really use the tent as a one person tent. If you need to fit two people in the tent, the door opens at the head makes more sense. But I really doubt anyone will use it as a two person tent, it would be too crowded.

2. The rain fly: Teton's rain fly does not cover the entire tent as you can see from the pictures, that's why you have to seal the exposed bottom seam; Grand Mesa's rain fly covers the entire tent, you don't have to seal any seam. Grand Mesa also has a small window on the rain fly for good ventilation.

3. The weight: Teton is 0.3 lb lighter than Grand Mesa.

4. The vestibule: Teton has bigger vestibule than Grand Mesa.



The floor size are very similar between Teton and Grand Mesa. It depends on what is more important to you if you are debating between those two. Will you use it as a one-person tent or two-person tent? You really want a full coverage rain fly with the price of carrying a little more weight? Or you want a little bigger Vestibule?

 "It performed exactly as expected." 2008-08-05
By Matt Keaton (Charleston, WV)
I just returned from a 6-day/5-night camping trip and this is the tent I used. I did quite a bit of research before making my purchase and these were the requirements of what I was looking for in a tent:



1.) reasonably priced

2.) well made (duh--but you know what I'm talking about...something that doesn't rival one of those CHEAP 30-dollar wannabe-tents from Target and other places)

3.) easily assembled by one person--and quickly

4.) small and light

5.) could manage under high winds and torrential downpours.



Well, after whittling down my list of possible tents, this is the one that remained. Here's why I'm happy with my choice:



-At $100 (understandably, a steep price for some), for those that know that a cheap tent is nearly as bad as no tent at all, this was definitely a price that was reasonable.



-Many seams on the tent and rainfly had a pretty nice factory seal and the stitching seems tight and strong. The tent has excellent ventilation with much of the tent comprised of the fine, breathable mesh allowing air to easily come in and out.



-Excellent design for one man assembly. There are no annoying sleeves to slide the two press-fit poles through; they simply and sturdily attach to clips lining down to the four corners of the tent. I was able to set everything up within 5 minutes.



-While this can be used for two people, it would be cramped (31-sqft). It is perfect for one person and the extra gear (The previous reviewer's comment on the paltry vestibule was spot-on). The tent barely weighs over 4 lbs. which is outstanding!! In fact, on my final day right before tear-down, when I picked up the entire assembled tent to carry to another spot so it could dry in the sunlight, I was amazed at how virtually weightless it seemed to be.



-Two of the days and nights were clear with lots of sun of stars. The others were filled with a windy lightning storm--a slow, long and perpetually annoying drizzle--and a few unrelenting downpours. The tent held up extremely well allowing only a small amount of water in at the corners...which was entirely my fault (See below).



I'm very pleased with this purchase. For the purposes of my trip, viz., solo, weeklong camping--where weight, quality, and price were the major concerns--if there is a better tent out there, its existence must have snuck past me. I'm planning an anniversary backpacking trip for next spring for me and the wife, so a new tent will be necessary (for which price will become less of a factor and where ultimate quality will be of paramount importance); however, for everything else involving just me, this will definitely be my tent of choice.



A few suggestions if purchasing the Teton 2. I would strongly advise purchasing the special Kelty Teton 2 footprint along with the tent. While $30 may seem like a very expensive accessory (maybe this is why the previous reviewer opted not to purchase it), it was a tremendous improvement on other materials I've used in the past under previous tents. It will protect your tent floor against minor damage as well as keeping it dry--and because it is specially made for this tent, it is extremely light (easily packs with the rest of the tent) and you never see it when the tent is set up (as opposed to using annoying and heavy tarps). Finally, a word on seam sealing. While all of the seams on the rainfly are adequately sealed and a few on the actual tent, the seam connecting the floor to the rest of the tent MUST BE SEALED!! I recommend using Seam Grip made by McNett (others more experienced than me have spoken of simply using silicone mixed with mineral spirits)...but the one thing I ignorantly failed to do was completely seal the vertical seams of the four corners--which led to a little water seeping in at the corners during heavy rain. If one seals the tent properly, however, the first time, the tent should keep all water out.

 "Worth every penny and then some!" 2008-06-08
By Chris Fisher (Naptown,IN)
I recently went on a 6 day pack and paddle in my home state of Indiana, well known for it's humidity and wicked thunderstorms.

Before I went I had decided to upgrade my tent. The one that I chose was the Teton 2 by Kelty.

On the third day of my trip the weather turned very ugly letting loose with a storm that knocked down more than a few healthy trees near my campsite. At first I was pretty concerned but my fears were unfounded. Kelty's Teton 2 withstood a storm that would have torn other tents to peices. the only complaints I have are.

1-this is very small for a two person tent.

2-the vestibule was large enough for my boots only so I had to store my gear inside

3- I had some moderate condensation issuses that probably will be fixed with the use of a better ground cloth. ( I opted to use my own instead of buying the matching footprint.)

Overall this is one tough little tent worth every penny and more.


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