Kelty Crestone 2 Tent

I have had this tent for three years now and have been on a number of trips with it. So far it has been awesome.

Extreemly light weight and very easy to set up (rememeber it is not free standing).If you leave the rain fly at home (check the weather report) you could stuff this thing into your pocket; it packs down to nothing! Although the rain fly is the bulk of the tent it still compresses down with a compresson sack very nicely. I just pack the rain fly seperate in a compression sack with all my rain stuff (pack cover, rain gear, etc...) and if I need it, I have it. The poles are also very light weight and don't take up much room in your pack.

With the design of the screens you have tons of fresh air and excellent circulation. Awesome on hot summer nights. Even with the rain fly on, the tent vents well. Due to a vent at the peak of the tent that faces in both directons.

The size is a little bit of an issue, I got the Crestone 2 and I use it solo, it is perfect for me, at 6'2" and over 200lbs I need a little more room then most. I would only consider sharing the Crestone 2 with my wife. If you were to try to split with a buddy you might feel a little too close of comfort, mentaly and physicaly. As with most light weight tents and shelters 1 is really tight, 2 really means 1, and 3 really means 2. But that is all personal preferance.

Some might question the preformace of the Crestonte 2 due to its low price tag. I can tell you this thing is bullet proof. This summer I was camping in the Birkshires when one of the most violent thunder storms I have ever seen or heard, passed over head for several hours. Rain poured like cats and dogs and the wind was gusting over 40 mph. The tent didn't budge and not one drop got through!

In a nut shell. Super light weight, super cheap, and super strong.

I used this tent for the first time about a week ago and it got it 's baptism under fire. We arrived at our site at about 10 PM and found ourselves pitchin this beaut on one of the darkest nights I can recall. Of course due to work my trial run setting it up prior to leaving never occured. It went up easily and quickly, every part and procedure going in its logical place and order. I bought this tent with the intention of using it solo, but at the last minute we had an addition to our party and I offered to share my accomodations. We are both 6 ft and taller and there was room for both of us, even if it was a bit tight.
Our mats did cross over each other at the foot but I must say we had plenty of "personal space". The fly provided a vestibule on either side of the tent which could protect my boots and some some small items from the elements. My big old external frame pack was another story altogether and would have shared the tent with me if my buddy didn't. Now for the rain. It rained all night and we stayed dry as a bone. I did however have some concerns about how close the fly was to the tent in certain places. In a driving rain the results may not have been the same. Finally due to its small dimensions our body heat was more than sufficient to keep us warmer than our companions in their more spacious environs.

My biggest concern about this tent is that it is not freestanding. If the stakes cant be used because of adverse soil conditions the use of heavy rocks to keep it up and in place seems quite precarious.

This tent came with me as part of my gear for a 150mile charity bike ride for MS. We were limited to 35lbs total gear. I never camped before. Set-up SUPER FAST!. A little cramped inside, but I guess this is "roughing it". It will come in use again. I little stuffy inside with the rain gaurd in place. Tried to roll-up sections for more ventilation, but it didn't work real well - I will figure it out next time. All-in-all a great first experience. Oh, by the way, packing it up was rediculously quick.

i love this tent. it's fast, easy, and easily and readily accommodates my large dog and myself and my pack.
i've only been rained on once and i haven't yet camped in the snow, but so far, it's a great little tent.
i also love that when you don't have the rain fly over the top, you can star gaze all night long! also, i swear i had a bear come nuzzle me one night and he thought it was pretty cozy too.

This is a great tent value for a backpacker. Light weight, easy to stow and set up. Like most 2 person tents, the "2" refers to the sleeping area only. It is comfortable for one larger person with gear. One caveat - be prepared to use deadmans for staking if you are in rocky terrain. The C2 has to be tightly guyed to set up properly, but that is common with lightweight tents. I'm very pleased with it.

I took this tent out for a stormy night of camping in the Uintas, and was very pleased with its performance. For being so light and compact, the tent held up to high winds and mucho precipitation. Ventilation was superb, and the dual doors are a beautiful thing. The only thing I would warn of is this – stake it as tight as possible. Because of the slope between the poles, too much sag could mean gathering water.

I bought the Kelty Crestone 2-Person tent for my first backpacking camping trip. It was very easy to set up and take down by myself which made it perfect for an overnight trip. I camped in marshy, moist, conditions and the tent stayed dry. I was pleased overall with the weight, roominess, and design.

The tent worked very well for me. Easy to set up and easy to get in and out with the two doors. Being light and simple made it very easy to attach to my pack with a minimal amount of weight. Kept me dry during the rain and hail storms.