The Alto TR2 two person tent is a semi freestanding shelter designed for backpackers who want to save weight without giving up comfort. Its unique Tension Ridge architecture creates extra headroom, tall doors and near vertical walls for more interior space. Apex Vents at the highest point of the tent help release moist air to reduce condensation. The variable rainfly can be rolled back on both sides for stargazing and quickly closed from inside if the weather changes. For extra protection on rough or wet ground, the Alto Bigfoot Footprint adds a durable waterproof layer under the tent floor and vestibule. It shields the tent from abrasion and keeps gear dry and off the ground. Made from strong 68 denier polyester with circular bartacked Hypalon attachment points, the Bigfoot Footprint makes dry setup and takedown simple and allows for a fly only ultralight configuration when every gram matters. The Alto TR2 offers the perfect balance of low weight, durability and livability for hikers and campers who want performance in all conditions.
The Alto TR2 two person tent is a semi freestanding shelter designed for backpackers who want to save weight without giving up comfort. Its unique Tension Ridge architecture creates extra headroom, tall doors and near vertical walls for more interior space. Apex Vents at the highest point of the tent help release moist air to reduce condensation. The variable rainfly can be rolled back on both sides for stargazing and quickly closed from inside if the weather changes. For extra protection on rough or wet ground, the Alto Bigfoot Footprint adds a durable waterproof layer under the tent floor and vestibule. It shields the tent from abrasion and keeps gear dry and off the ground. Made from strong 68 denier polyester with circular bartacked Hypalon attachment points, the Bigfoot Footprint makes dry setup and takedown simple and allows for a fly only ultralight configuration when every gram matters. The Alto TR2 offers the perfect balance of low weight, durability and livability for hikers and campers who want performance in all conditions.
The Alto TR2 two person tent is a semi freestanding shelter designed for backpackers who want to save weight without giving up comfort. Its unique Tension Ridge architecture creates extra headroom, tall doors and near vertical walls for more interior space. Apex Vents at the highest point of the tent help release moist air to reduce condensation. The variable rainfly can be rolled back on both sides for stargazing and quickly closed from inside if the weather changes. For extra protection on rough or wet ground, the Alto Bigfoot Footprint adds a durable waterproof layer under the tent floor and vestibule. It shields the tent from abrasion and keeps gear dry and off the ground. Made from strong 68 denier polyester with circular bartacked Hypalon attachment points, the Bigfoot Footprint makes dry setup and takedown simple and allows for a fly only ultralight configuration when every gram matters. The Alto TR2 offers the perfect balance of low weight, durability and livability for hikers and campers who want performance in all conditions.
The Alto TR2 two person tent is a semi freestanding shelter designed for backpackers who want to save weight without giving up comfort. Its unique Tension Ridge architecture creates extra headroom, tall doors and near vertical walls for more interior space. Apex Vents at the highest point of the tent help release moist air to reduce condensation. The variable rainfly can be rolled back on both sides for stargazing and quickly closed from inside if the weather changes. For extra protection on rough or wet ground, the Alto Bigfoot Footprint adds a durable waterproof layer under the tent floor and vestibule. It shields the tent from abrasion and keeps gear dry and off the ground. Made from strong 68 denier polyester with circular bartacked Hypalon attachment points, the Bigfoot Footprint makes dry setup and takedown simple and allows for a fly only ultralight configuration when every gram matters. The Alto TR2 offers the perfect balance of low weight, durability and livability for hikers and campers who want performance in all conditions.
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I brought the Telos Tr2 Plus along with me for the past month on an unsupported bicycle tour from Colorado to Mississippi. I slept in the tent 24 of the 29 days I was on the road. This was my first time using it so I had my reservations taking an unknown tent with me but as a fan of Sea to Summit and the gear they make, I had the utmost faith.I had nights that ranged from 17F up to 65F, I always felt that the tent stayed as warm as could be expected. I really liked having the fabric walls on the inner tent in place of the mesh. It offered a bit more privacy on those nights when the tent fly was not needed. I was a bit nervous that the small vents at the top of the tent would not be sufficient but they seemed to do the trick. The only times I had issue with ... MoreI brought the Telos Tr2 Plus along with me for the past month on an unsupported bicycle tour from Colorado to Mississippi. I slept in the tent 24 of the 29 days I was on the road. This was my first time using it so I had my reservations taking an unknown tent with me but as a fan of Sea to Summit and the gear they make, I had the utmost faith.I had nights that ranged from 17F up to 65F, I always felt that the tent stayed as warm as could be expected. I really liked having the fabric walls on the inner tent in place of the mesh. It offered a bit more privacy on those nights when the tent fly was not needed. I was a bit nervous that the small vents at the top of the tent would not be sufficient but they seemed to do the trick. The only times I had issue with condensation was through Louisiana, I'm not sure there is a tent in the world that can handle that level of condensation. I highly recommend the gear loft as well, it gets your clothes for the next day up off the ground and gives them a chance to breath a little bit better. Inside the tent, spacious! I had enough room to spread out and get comfortable all while storing all of my panniers inside the tent. I found myself not using the lightbar feature however I can certainly see how useful this could be, especially if you are staying in one place for more than 1 night. It is a bit difficult to pull the tent tight for the tension ridge but once you do it a few times you get used to it and appreciate the fact that the tent doesn't flap around at all. I used the smaller ground tarp with the tent as I find myself setting it up without a rainfly as much as I can, if you pack the tent as tight as you can the inner tent and the ground fly can be packed together, eliminating the need for te seperate ground tarp bag. All in all the only issues that I encountered was the color (the tent is not as discretely colored as I would like), and the tent stakes seemed to bend rather easily. I'm still quite impressed with this tent. From cold weather to hot and humid weather, it preformed wonderfully. It is light, durable, and well designed. It provides ample protection from the elements and I am so looking forward to taking it out into the backcountry this winter to test it even more! The Telos TR2 Plus will be my go to tent from now on, another S2S product knocking it out of the park!
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As an adventure guide I work with LOTS of equipment - from rock, tree and ice climbing, to caving, mountain biking, wilderness survival - I am constantly looking for the best gear to make my outdoor adventures enjoyable, both for my clients and for myself. When it comes to overnight and multi-day programming, I have gone through nearly a dozen tents over the past 20 years. Generally my go to brand for personal use has been Big Agnes. Until I tried the Sea to Summit Alto TR2. The Alto TR2 is easy to set up, works great for star gazing on clear nights, and provides plenty of weather proofing for rain and wind. As a semi-free standing tent, it is easy to move around when trying to find the optimal footprint, and set-up and take down is a breeze. The double-door ... MoreAs an adventure guide I work with LOTS of equipment - from rock, tree and ice climbing, to caving, mountain biking, wilderness survival - I am constantly looking for the best gear to make my outdoor adventures enjoyable, both for my clients and for myself. When it comes to overnight and multi-day programming, I have gone through nearly a dozen tents over the past 20 years. Generally my go to brand for personal use has been Big Agnes. Until I tried the Sea to Summit Alto TR2. The Alto TR2 is easy to set up, works great for star gazing on clear nights, and provides plenty of weather proofing for rain and wind. As a semi-free standing tent, it is easy to move around when trying to find the optimal footprint, and set-up and take down is a breeze. The double-door vestibules mean I can store things outside of the tent and still keep them dry, or even cook over a stove if it is really pouring out. The light tube is a bonus for diffusing my headlamp light when getting ready for bed, and the unique 3 bag storage system allows me to stow gear in multiple packs or multiple places in my own backpack. This is a great help when I have to make room in my pack for carrying equipment for a tired client on a long hike. Although I currently have 6 other tents to choose from, I find myself reaching for the Alto TR2 every time.
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Overall this tent is fine. It's easy to set up and take down, the quality of the components is really nice and feels pretty solid. I do like that it's almost entirely mesh on the body which allows for great views from inside as well as great airflow.For backpackers I'm sure being able to split the components between packs is a welcome feature. There's also ample space to stuff your gear, and you can turn the little stuff sacks the tent goes in into more gear pockets. The instructions for setup are right on the gear itself so you don't have to worry about losing it or trying to figure it out as you go along. Although as I said, setting it up is super easy as there's only one pole and the stretch points are color-coded.I wouldn't use this as an actual 2-person tent ... MoreOverall this tent is fine. It's easy to set up and take down, the quality of the components is really nice and feels pretty solid. I do like that it's almost entirely mesh on the body which allows for great views from inside as well as great airflow.For backpackers I'm sure being able to split the components between packs is a welcome feature. There's also ample space to stuff your gear, and you can turn the little stuff sacks the tent goes in into more gear pockets. The instructions for setup are right on the gear itself so you don't have to worry about losing it or trying to figure it out as you go along. Although as I said, setting it up is super easy as there's only one pole and the stretch points are color-coded.I wouldn't use this as an actual 2-person tent unless you like cuddling with your travel partner, but it's perfect for one person. I can't imagine that two sleeping pads would fit together well at the foot of the tent without overlapping or pushing up against the walls of the tent but the really depends on your gear choices.I wish the poles were just a bit shorter so I could fit them more easily into my motorcycle's panniers. They only fit in the middle my top case which means I have to sort of tetris other things around them.Here's the catch: I have only used this tent twice, but on one such occasion it rained throughout the night. Nothing too heavy, but it was constant. I woke up the next morning to find that the water had soaked through the toggles you use to hold the vestibule doors open and dripped onto me and my sleeping bag. For a $500 tent that claims to be 3-season, this is unacceptable. This is definitely something that should be reconsidered or redesigned in some way.This tent also does not come with a footprint. The material at the bottom of the tent seems pretty solid though, so it's not much of a loss and some backpackers may even like the weight reduction. I think for the price it should still be included but maybe that's just me.I feel like I could have purchased a truly waterproof 4-season tent for much less. I'm going to manually do some waterproofing and give it a few more tries, but as it stands now the pros don't outweigh the cons.
| Seasons | 3+ SEASON |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2 PERSON |
| Min Trail Weight (Fly +Inner + Poles) | 1274 G |
| Fly + Poles + Lightfoot Footprint* Weight | 971 G |
| Packed Weight | 1458 G |
Alto Plus Tent - TR2 | Sea to Summit
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I brought the Telos Tr2 Plus along with me for the past month on an unsupported bicycle tour from Colorado to Mississippi. I slept in the tent 24 of the 29 days I was on the road. This was my first time using it so I had my reservations taking an unknown tent with me but as a fan of Sea to Summit and the gear they make, I had the utmost faith.I had nights that ranged from 17F up to 65F, I always felt that the tent stayed as warm as could be expected. I really liked having the fabric walls on the inner tent in place of the mesh. It offered a bit more privacy on those nights when the tent fly was not needed. I was a bit nervous that the small vents at the top of the tent would not be sufficient but they seemed to do the trick. The only times I had issue with ... MoreI brought the Telos Tr2 Plus along with me for the past month on an unsupported bicycle tour from Colorado to Mississippi. I slept in the tent 24 of the 29 days I was on the road. This was my first time using it so I had my reservations taking an unknown tent with me but as a fan of Sea to Summit and the gear they make, I had the utmost faith.I had nights that ranged from 17F up to 65F, I always felt that the tent stayed as warm as could be expected. I really liked having the fabric walls on the inner tent in place of the mesh. It offered a bit more privacy on those nights when the tent fly was not needed. I was a bit nervous that the small vents at the top of the tent would not be sufficient but they seemed to do the trick. The only times I had issue with condensation was through Louisiana, I'm not sure there is a tent in the world that can handle that level of condensation. I highly recommend the gear loft as well, it gets your clothes for the next day up off the ground and gives them a chance to breath a little bit better. Inside the tent, spacious! I had enough room to spread out and get comfortable all while storing all of my panniers inside the tent. I found myself not using the lightbar feature however I can certainly see how useful this could be, especially if you are staying in one place for more than 1 night. It is a bit difficult to pull the tent tight for the tension ridge but once you do it a few times you get used to it and appreciate the fact that the tent doesn't flap around at all. I used the smaller ground tarp with the tent as I find myself setting it up without a rainfly as much as I can, if you pack the tent as tight as you can the inner tent and the ground fly can be packed together, eliminating the need for te seperate ground tarp bag. All in all the only issues that I encountered was the color (the tent is not as discretely colored as I would like), and the tent stakes seemed to bend rather easily. I'm still quite impressed with this tent. From cold weather to hot and humid weather, it preformed wonderfully. It is light, durable, and well designed. It provides ample protection from the elements and I am so looking forward to taking it out into the backcountry this winter to test it even more! The Telos TR2 Plus will be my go to tent from now on, another S2S product knocking it out of the park!
As an adventure guide I work with LOTS of equipment - from rock, tree and ice climbing, to caving, mountain biking, wilderness survival - I am constantly looking for the best gear to make my outdoor adventures enjoyable, both for my clients and for myself. When it comes to overnight and multi-day programming, I have gone through nearly a dozen tents over the past 20 years. Generally my go to brand for personal use has been Big Agnes. Until I tried the Sea to Summit Alto TR2. The Alto TR2 is easy to set up, works great for star gazing on clear nights, and provides plenty of weather proofing for rain and wind. As a semi-free standing tent, it is easy to move around when trying to find the optimal footprint, and set-up and take down is a breeze. The double-door ... MoreAs an adventure guide I work with LOTS of equipment - from rock, tree and ice climbing, to caving, mountain biking, wilderness survival - I am constantly looking for the best gear to make my outdoor adventures enjoyable, both for my clients and for myself. When it comes to overnight and multi-day programming, I have gone through nearly a dozen tents over the past 20 years. Generally my go to brand for personal use has been Big Agnes. Until I tried the Sea to Summit Alto TR2. The Alto TR2 is easy to set up, works great for star gazing on clear nights, and provides plenty of weather proofing for rain and wind. As a semi-free standing tent, it is easy to move around when trying to find the optimal footprint, and set-up and take down is a breeze. The double-door vestibules mean I can store things outside of the tent and still keep them dry, or even cook over a stove if it is really pouring out. The light tube is a bonus for diffusing my headlamp light when getting ready for bed, and the unique 3 bag storage system allows me to stow gear in multiple packs or multiple places in my own backpack. This is a great help when I have to make room in my pack for carrying equipment for a tired client on a long hike. Although I currently have 6 other tents to choose from, I find myself reaching for the Alto TR2 every time.
Overall this tent is fine. It's easy to set up and take down, the quality of the components is really nice and feels pretty solid. I do like that it's almost entirely mesh on the body which allows for great views from inside as well as great airflow.For backpackers I'm sure being able to split the components between packs is a welcome feature. There's also ample space to stuff your gear, and you can turn the little stuff sacks the tent goes in into more gear pockets. The instructions for setup are right on the gear itself so you don't have to worry about losing it or trying to figure it out as you go along. Although as I said, setting it up is super easy as there's only one pole and the stretch points are color-coded.I wouldn't use this as an actual 2-person tent ... MoreOverall this tent is fine. It's easy to set up and take down, the quality of the components is really nice and feels pretty solid. I do like that it's almost entirely mesh on the body which allows for great views from inside as well as great airflow.For backpackers I'm sure being able to split the components between packs is a welcome feature. There's also ample space to stuff your gear, and you can turn the little stuff sacks the tent goes in into more gear pockets. The instructions for setup are right on the gear itself so you don't have to worry about losing it or trying to figure it out as you go along. Although as I said, setting it up is super easy as there's only one pole and the stretch points are color-coded.I wouldn't use this as an actual 2-person tent unless you like cuddling with your travel partner, but it's perfect for one person. I can't imagine that two sleeping pads would fit together well at the foot of the tent without overlapping or pushing up against the walls of the tent but the really depends on your gear choices.I wish the poles were just a bit shorter so I could fit them more easily into my motorcycle's panniers. They only fit in the middle my top case which means I have to sort of tetris other things around them.Here's the catch: I have only used this tent twice, but on one such occasion it rained throughout the night. Nothing too heavy, but it was constant. I woke up the next morning to find that the water had soaked through the toggles you use to hold the vestibule doors open and dripped onto me and my sleeping bag. For a $500 tent that claims to be 3-season, this is unacceptable. This is definitely something that should be reconsidered or redesigned in some way.This tent also does not come with a footprint. The material at the bottom of the tent seems pretty solid though, so it's not much of a loss and some backpackers may even like the weight reduction. I think for the price it should still be included but maybe that's just me.I feel like I could have purchased a truly waterproof 4-season tent for much less. I'm going to manually do some waterproofing and give it a few more tries, but as it stands now the pros don't outweigh the cons.
This tent worked perfectly. I took it on a week long canoe trip in Maine last week. Had a mix of weather conditions. Two nights dropped to freezing with a heavy frost. One night had heavy rain. The fly cinched down very nicely and nothing got wet. Tent is super light and packed nicely into one of my dry bags. Once set up it was very sturdy in the wind and rain. Im 6 ft tall and liked the wide area for head room and I didn’t have issues getting in and out. I would definitely recommend buying the ground tarp which actually attaches to the tent frame itself so there was no slippage and nothing hung out with the rain. I also got the gear loft which was nice for me because I always seem to loose things while sleeping. Overall I would definitely recommend.
Our new Telos 2+ tent was fresh out of the box when we put it up to the cold, wet weather test for 10 days in the high country of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The ventilation system is well designed leaving no condensation on the inside walls of the tent. Thus, our sleeping bags stayed dry while we huddled in the spacious tent for 2.5 days of blowing snow. The fabric walls instead of mosquito netting was an appreciated choice too. The easy tensioning of the rainfly corners to the tent kept the tent taught beneath any snow load too. 4 stars because: 1. Attaching the rainfly to the tent poles didn't go smoothly if the tent poles were already attached to the tent groundsheet rubber grommets. The groundsheets rubber grommets prevented the latching on of the rainfly easily; ... MoreOur new Telos 2+ tent was fresh out of the box when we put it up to the cold, wet weather test for 10 days in the high country of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The ventilation system is well designed leaving no condensation on the inside walls of the tent. Thus, our sleeping bags stayed dry while we huddled in the spacious tent for 2.5 days of blowing snow. The fabric walls instead of mosquito netting was an appreciated choice too. The easy tensioning of the rainfly corners to the tent kept the tent taught beneath any snow load too. 4 stars because: 1. Attaching the rainfly to the tent poles didn't go smoothly if the tent poles were already attached to the tent groundsheet rubber grommets. The groundsheets rubber grommets prevented the latching on of the rainfly easily; 2. The tension bar that spans the tent rainfly is extremely tight. One is hesitant to pull, and pull and stretch a brand new rainfly as one doesn't know the strength of the material/fabric. I was sure I would rip the rainfly in half on my first...and subsequent...use. I added either rubber bands or an elastic loop to attach the rainfly to the tiny, tight little hooks but pulling and pulling the rainfly fabric doesn't seem to me to be a good thing for the long run; 3. Matching the shape of the groundsheet (the one that has material that extends out to cover the vestibules) to the shape of the tent to lay out was always an added puzzle even after 12 days of use; 3. The gray tent poles and blue tent poles could have been better color distinguished...the blue is too close in tone to the gray...yet another second or two of delay due to head scratching. How about a yellow or red color?; 4. The tent zipper pulls could be a bit heftier. I know you are trying to save weight everywhere possible but we are going to add some bigger cord to grab onto a 3pm; 5. Didn't find converting the tent storage bags into a light bar or extra storage necessary; 5. Due to the blowing snow we did feel the need to zip close the outer vent as moisture threatened to come in onto the netting of the vent below; 6. The ground sheet tore after the 4th day of use. Not sure what caused it...but I have used ground cloths on my former tent for years without a tear. So that was a surprise. 7. Just our situation perhaps. But our 2 Thermarest Neo(?) mattresses were a bit wide for the tent side by side. But the length was fine. So for us a couple of more inches in width would have been nice. All n' all we like the tent. It kept us both warm and dry in cold, wet conditions over a few days so that is it's strong suit. The rainfly goes way down to the ground and is easy to keep tight. Good quality materials and construction. Yes, it is a bit easier to get in and out then our former double vestibule tent. The only 4 stars is due to the little nitpicky annoyances mostly with setting up the tent.
The tent structure is sufficiently spacious, but it still feels small for two people. You can barely fit both person’s backpack in the tent. It’s just enough room for two sleeping mats.The light bar, as another mentioned, is unnecessary as most lanterns only require a loop to clip on. There’s one tiny loop at the center of the ceiling and it’s likely not designed for hanging your typical LED small lanterns. The light bar also only clips on via plastic snaps, so it won’t hold much but a headlamp, anyway. I can’t stand it. Mostly, it’s because it’s really difficult to pack it into two awkwardly designed bucket bags when they are both fully packed.I went out camping at a very dry, hot climate environment and there were a lot of spiky objects on the ground. When I ... MoreThe tent structure is sufficiently spacious, but it still feels small for two people. You can barely fit both person’s backpack in the tent. It’s just enough room for two sleeping mats.The light bar, as another mentioned, is unnecessary as most lanterns only require a loop to clip on. There’s one tiny loop at the center of the ceiling and it’s likely not designed for hanging your typical LED small lanterns. The light bar also only clips on via plastic snaps, so it won’t hold much but a headlamp, anyway. I can’t stand it. Mostly, it’s because it’s really difficult to pack it into two awkwardly designed bucket bags when they are both fully packed.I went out camping at a very dry, hot climate environment and there were a lot of spiky objects on the ground. When I entered my tent, I couldn’t even put my knee on the tent floor because the spikes kept poking through the floor despite crushing the whole ground free of spikes prior to set-up. When I got home, the thin tent floor was covered in those spiky objects. The tent floor is ridiculously thin so I have to get the tent footprint.Lastly, I don’t understand why the pouches are designed so snug. I spent 15 mins just trying to push both the fly and the tent itself into both pouches while the rest of my friends had packed up into the car already. I was left alone for 20 mins trying to pack my tent. Also can’t stand that there are 3 pieces of components when they’re all packed up. They’re not held very well and if the two straps are not tightened, they will come apart.Sorry for the rant. I’m just a bit frustrated at what STS sacrificed for weight and not for durability. I have a mild form of trauma from entering my tent now that I realize how paper-thin the floor is. I also don’t know where to put my lantern since it won’t fit through the light bar. Even if it did, it’ll probably collapse on me due to the weight.Thanks for reading. Hope this helped.
I finally took this tent out on its first trip last weekend. Pros: it is very lightweight and packs down tiny, can be set up quickly (once you practice it, it is not the most intuitive tent I've set up), and reflectors on the rainfly make it easy to see at night. Cons: it is so small - my significant other and I both have regular-width sleeping pads (20") and they take up the entire tent floor. You would not be able to fit anything wider than that. I would only plan on using this as a 1 person tent unless you are very friendly with your tent partner. We could not fit any gear inside the tent which was a big drawback for us. Because the tent is so light, it also feels kind of flimsy. I'm hoping that durability won't be an issue going forward.I'm neutral on the light ... MoreI finally took this tent out on its first trip last weekend. Pros: it is very lightweight and packs down tiny, can be set up quickly (once you practice it, it is not the most intuitive tent I've set up), and reflectors on the rainfly make it easy to see at night. Cons: it is so small - my significant other and I both have regular-width sleeping pads (20") and they take up the entire tent floor. You would not be able to fit anything wider than that. I would only plan on using this as a 1 person tent unless you are very friendly with your tent partner. We could not fit any gear inside the tent which was a big drawback for us. Because the tent is so light, it also feels kind of flimsy. I'm hoping that durability won't be an issue going forward.I'm neutral on the light bar. It's an interesting idea and it does work but I wouldn't say that is a necessity by any means.
Our first trek with this tent was to Spruce Knob, WV with an easy 4 mi. hike with our son and shih tzu. We pitched the tent for the first time after helping our son with his 1 person tent and got the TR2 set up very quickly without referencing the instructions and just before the rain started. We pitched a kamook tarp over the front for extra room to hang out and cook. It rained very hard at times with a steady downpour for over three hours. The uphill side I failed to stake out properly so some water caught between the tent floor and footprint but nothing leaked. The tent stayed dry inside and was roomy enough for two adults and a 14lb dog. The materials are tough and I really like the way it’s so easy to pitch perfectly. With the tarp we didn’t have to cook in the ... MoreOur first trek with this tent was to Spruce Knob, WV with an easy 4 mi. hike with our son and shih tzu. We pitched the tent for the first time after helping our son with his 1 person tent and got the TR2 set up very quickly without referencing the instructions and just before the rain started. We pitched a kamook tarp over the front for extra room to hang out and cook. It rained very hard at times with a steady downpour for over three hours. The uphill side I failed to stake out properly so some water caught between the tent floor and footprint but nothing leaked. The tent stayed dry inside and was roomy enough for two adults and a 14lb dog. The materials are tough and I really like the way it’s so easy to pitch perfectly. With the tarp we didn’t have to cook in the rain fly but used it as a backstop to the rain. The fly breathes well, the zippers operate very smoothly without snagging (plenty of tension in the walls), the fly-clips are brilliant, the tent stakes are lightweight and stronger than what most other manufacturers provide. The footprint I feel is worthwhile - very tough. Doors are large and when open, they stay out of the way and can be rolled back and lashed. Using the stuff sack as ditty-bags inside the tent is brilliant. Each sack snaps into a corner at the head of the tent in two spots keeping them open and easy to use. I started using Sea to Summit stuff sacks years ago and every product of theirs is just brilliant. This tent was no exception and did not let me down. The light bar is a fantastic idea and I love that every part of the tent and sacks get used - it’ll help less organized backpackers keep everything ready to hand when packing up and just makes so much sense. I always use my tent stuff sacks to hold bits from the tent and keep them inside but this just takes it one step farther. I also love that the tent can be parceled out between two hikers and even a dog with a pack!The fly stakes out well and though we didn’t have strong winds, it feels like the tent would be stable if guyed-out and it comes with sufficient cord to do so.With so much mesh, the tent breathes well and the next morning, despite a wet night, the tent was dry and with no condensation inside or dripping off the fly.
TL;DR - Really roomy and comfortable, lots of clever features and tons of storage space. Tent and fly bags are too small and make packing the tent up difficult.I was very excited for this tent. The amount of clever features was intriguing to me. As advertised there is headroom to spare inside the tent, and it makes a huge difference compared to other tents. Much more comfortable when changing, or just hanging out inside. The addition of using the tent bags as storage sacks inside the tent is great. S2S even provided mesh pockets already so the tent bags are just extra bonus storage space. If you bought the gear loft then it's a game changer as well.The only con I really have about this tent is the size of the bags for the tent and fly. They're just too small, ... MoreTL;DR - Really roomy and comfortable, lots of clever features and tons of storage space. Tent and fly bags are too small and make packing the tent up difficult.I was very excited for this tent. The amount of clever features was intriguing to me. As advertised there is headroom to spare inside the tent, and it makes a huge difference compared to other tents. Much more comfortable when changing, or just hanging out inside. The addition of using the tent bags as storage sacks inside the tent is great. S2S even provided mesh pockets already so the tent bags are just extra bonus storage space. If you bought the gear loft then it's a game changer as well.The only con I really have about this tent is the size of the bags for the tent and fly. They're just too small, which makes rolling up and packing the tent away a fairly annoying process. It feels like there's no room to spare so if you don't roll it up just perfectly tight enough then it's going to be a struggle, or impossible, to get back in the bag. And if you manage to just barely get the tent and fly in then the sleeves for the poles are likely to be too tightly stretched to get the poles in.All in all I'd recommend it but practice rolling up and packing the tent away before going out to camp.
All of the features that made the Telos TR2 so appealing also seem to have made it hard to set up alone, especially in a wind and/or without a footprint and/or without setting stakes before putting up the fly. (In any wind, it does indeed want to fly!) It made a difference that my campsites were on beds of golf ball-size gravel, where stakes were difficult to drive or get to hold. It also made a difference that each tension ridge pole slips with difficulty into its dedicated pocket, but easily slips out before the opposite pole is in place. It was also difficult to attach the inner tent loops to the hooks on the tension ridge poles - those hooks have barely enough clearance to accept the loops that hold up the inner side walls. Some of these problems relate to the ... MoreAll of the features that made the Telos TR2 so appealing also seem to have made it hard to set up alone, especially in a wind and/or without a footprint and/or without setting stakes before putting up the fly. (In any wind, it does indeed want to fly!) It made a difference that my campsites were on beds of golf ball-size gravel, where stakes were difficult to drive or get to hold. It also made a difference that each tension ridge pole slips with difficulty into its dedicated pocket, but easily slips out before the opposite pole is in place. It was also difficult to attach the inner tent loops to the hooks on the tension ridge poles - those hooks have barely enough clearance to accept the loops that hold up the inner side walls. Some of these problems relate to the dry set-up mode; it is easier to set up the inner first. It is also easier, in dry set-up mode, to lay out the inner as a footprint, then set up the fly, and finally put up the inner from under the fly. And it is also easier to do the set-up with another person, and to do it on a calm day. As I said, it's a tricky set-up for one person.Beyond that, the tent is quite nice. It has lots of access and ventilation options, the latter thanks to those tricky tension ridge poles. Storage is sufficient, but using the tent and fly bags to store things seemed like a clever idea but was just more work for not much more value; same for using the tent pole bag as a light bar - clever but not much value. (To be fair, I was asleep before dark and never needed a light in the tent.)The Telos TR2 comes in three bags, one each for the poles, for the fly, and for the floor/mesh inner tent. Each bag, when full, is small; all three connect together or can be carried separately - and that latter option is great for packing the tent in a sea kayak.Overall, this is a very good tent that gets only a "Fair" rating thanks to a poor rating for its set up.
| Seasons | 3+ SEASON |
| Sleeping Capacity | 2 PERSON |
| Min Trail Weight (Fly +Inner + Poles) | 1274 G |
| Fly + Poles + Lightfoot Footprint* Weight | 971 G |
| Packed Weight | 1458 G |
