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Big Agnes String Ridge 2 Tent

Big Agnes String Ridge 2 Tent – Strong mountaineering tent for two.

For those who camp out in the summer time or pleasant climates, just about and two person tent will do. But, for those who find themselves deep in the mountains at any time of the year, you need something a little bit more beefy. The Big Agnes String Ridge 2 Tent is a serious tent for just such a pair of hiking buddies. This is an investment that is sure to last you for years of use and abuse.

Big Agnes always does a good job at making a little room feel like a lot more than it actually is. This is always a good thing when it comes to a two person tent. The Big Agnes String Ridge 2 Tent has enough space to keep you and your hiking partner comfortable, but not on top of each other. Attach the rainfly vestibule and you’ll have extra room to keep your gear outside.

Aside for be spacious and comfortable, the Big Agnes String Ridge 2 Tent is also lightwieght and tough. The tents rainfly and floor are made up of a lightweight ripstop nylon and is also treated silicone. This silicone helps makes the materials more durable and the polyurethane makes them more waterproof.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
Amazon.com: $400

Why they rock:

  • Two-hub pole assembly, one crossover pole and DAC Twist clips contribute to the tent’s strength and stability
  • Oversize stake-out loops work with an ice axe, skis or ski poles
  • Tent’s reflective corner webbing and heavy-duty reflective guyline stand out at night in your headlamp’s beam
  • DAC Featherlite NSL poles are superlight and strong, featuring press-fit connectors and lightweight hubs
  • NSL anodization uses far less harsh acid than conventional anodization and recycles wastewater during rinsing process for less environmental impact
  • Tent body is made from breathable ripstop nylon; closeable mesh vents keep air circulating inside
  • Interior mesh pockets keep gear organized
  • Use the String Ridge 2 footprint (sold separately), tent fly and poles to pitch a lightweight shelter
  • Includes stuff sacks, guyline and lightweight, oversized Mega X-peg stakes

Seat-of-the-pants rating: 8 out of 10

As I said above, the Big Agnes String Ridge 2 Tent is an investment that will last you for years to come. And I do mean the Big Agnes String Ridge 2 Tent is an investment. The tent starts out at around the $400 mark. That’s not too steep when you consider what you are getting and how long this sucker will last you.

Looking to Buy? Check out these sites:
Amazon.com: $400