Mountain Hardwear Helion 2 Tent
by Mountain Hardwear, 3 Season Tents
Mountain Hardwear Helion 2 Tent
Our lightest 2 person tent, designed for the serious user. New ultralight components developed exclusively for Mountain Hardwear bring the Helion 2 in under 3 12 lbs superlight fly and floor fabrics, new Atlas UL poles and 14 webbing with molded clips throughout. Allmesh canopy reduces weight and provides excellent ventilation and the tall front entry with tapered foot maximizes livability. Our patented Evolution Tension Arch provides strength when the weather turns nasty. freestanding design ensures quick pitch. Guaranteed Watertight Construction. Pitch Lighttm option fly, poles and durable Spunbonded Olefin footprint bring weight to 2lbs. 11oz. Spunbonded Olefin footprint sold separately.
- Tent Capacity:2
- Number of Doors:1
- Floor Area:26.5SqFt/2.5SqM
- Number of Vestibules:1
- Vestibule Area:8.5SqFt/0.8 Sq M
- Interior peak height:3.4991Ft/106.68Cm
- Fly Material: 25D Hollowcore Nylon Ripstop 1500mm SPU
- Number of Poles:3
- Minimum Weight:3.4lb/1.6kg
- Packed Weight:3.9lb/1.8kg
- Guaranteed watertight construction with welded body construction, fully taped 30-denier fly, welded corners and guy clip anchors. Rain room tested with 1200" of rain in 24 hours
Reviews - Mountain Hardwear Helion 2
Jens Bengtsson -
8/4/2009
Like it So Far
I bought this tent based on reviews and the advertised weight and waterproof guarantee. It weighs less and packs up smaller than my summer weight sleeping bag. Set up is easy and quick as it is a freestanding tent. Staking the rainfly does improve ventilation and gives form to the vestibule. Even partially in the sun on a clear day, it remained comfortable inside which is a first for any tent I've had before. I agree with many of the other posts about its capacity. It would be difficult for two adults to sleep comfortably even with summer gear, but it has generous space for one. Since I bought it with the expectation of it being a single person tent. I'm giving it five stars as there have been no disappointments. I'm looking forward to using it more on a longer bike tour soon.
Richard Meyer -
3/14/2009
Great Quality, Buttttttt
I purchased this tent based on Mountain Hardwear's quality products, the watertight construction guarantee and the 3lb 9oz weight. The only reason I will not give it a 5 star rating is that it is rated for 2 person capacity and with my Big Agnes Lost Ranger bag and BA insulated air core pad I cannot honestly see how two people could comfortably occupy this tent. Personally, I will be looking forward to using it as a single person tent.
