ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Tent

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

The Vertex is a one continuous pole design, free standing tent that is enhanced with 2 doors for easy entry and 2 vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection. Extra large #8 zippers make opening and closing the doors and vestibules a breeze. The Vertex has 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 poles are all shock corded together as one continuous system. The top of the tent has a spreader section for increased head room. With a factory sealed fly and floor seams, you're sure to stay dry in rainy weather. The polyester fly and floor are urethane coated, factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness. The fly buckles to the tent, offering a much more secure attachment when compared to elastic cord. The mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improves star gazing.

The Vertex 2 has a waterproof coating and factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness.

Features:

• Free-standing pole system with 7000 series aluminum poles
• Easy assembly with pole clips that quickly snap over the tent poles
• 75D 185T Polyester Fly resists UV damage and stays taut
• Factory Sealed fly and floor seams give best weather protection
• 75D 185T Taffeta Floor with 2000mm coating
• Extra large #8 zippers on doors and vestibules
• Easy entry and great ventilation with 2 doors (both with zippered mesh windows)
• 2 Vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection
• Weatherproof fly buckles on for maximum adjustability and protection
• Mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improve star gazing

Specifications:

• Base Size: 5 feet x 7 feet, 6 inches
• Center Height: 3 feet, 10 inches
• Vestibule Depth: 32 inches
• Tent Area: 37 square feet
• Vestibule Area: 25 square feet
• Tent and Fly Weight: 5 pounds, 15 ounces
• Total Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces
• Packed Size: 6 by 22 inches
• Pole Diameter: 8.5 mm
• Style: Two-pole rectangular dome
• Use Rating: 3 season
• Sleeps: Two

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".