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The North Face Dyad 22

Hiking & Camping > Shelters & TentsRated: **** by 5 reviews.

Altrec

Heading out on the Picket Traverse, the ultralight North Face Dyad 22 Tent is the perfect pick for critical weight saving without giving up comfort and weather protection. With a new mesh front door and front vestibule, added venting versatility and storage makes it a roomy option at slightly over 3 pounds. Upon reaching Sandy Flats it's time to quick pitch the Dyad with it's ultralight MicroClip™ and color-coded poles, while rolling back the vestibule for a night of comet watching.

Features:

  • Brow pole creates lift venting
  • Canopy Fabric: 33D 244T nylon with silicone and 1500 mm PU
  • Capacity: 2
  • Color-coded poles
  • Compression stuffsack included
  • DAC Featherlite™ NSL aluminum poles using reverse-combi technology
  • Floor Area: 36 sq ft (171 sq m)
  • Floor Fabric: 50D 270T nylon taffeta coated with 3000 mm PU
  • Fully seam-sealed canopy
  • Fully taped ultralight floor
  • Fusion pitch with ultralight MicroClip™
  • High-low venting through mesh panels and door with zippered overhead vents
  • L-shaped door
  • Nano-Knuckle™ swivel
  • Number of Poles: 2 Diameter:: 884 mm
  • Reflective guyline and zipper cording
  • Roll back vestibule option for night sky watching
  • Stuffed Size: 20" x 55" (51 cm x 14 cm)
  • Trail Weight: 3 lbs 4 oz (147 kg) Total Weight: 3 lbs 9 oz (162 kg)
  • Ultralight 1" pole sleeve
  • Vestibule Area: 45 sq ft (041 sq m)

USOutdoor.com

Sleek, lightweight design makes this two-poled tent a popular lodge for two adventurers on the move. Wind-tunnel tested lift technology actually makes this tent stronger as wind speed increases, and effective high-low venting promotes cross airflow, increasing evaporation. Weighing less than three and a half pounds, this tent has been updated for the spring to include a new mesh front door and a front vestibule.

Features:

  • Brow pole creates lift venting
  • Capacity: 2
  • Color-coded poles
  • Compression stuffsack included
  • DAC Featherlite™ NSL aluminum poles using reverse-combi technology
  • Fabric: canopy: 33D 244T nylon with silicone and 1500 mm PU
  • Fabric: floor: 50D 270T nylon taffeta coated with 3000 mm PU
  • Floor Area: 36 ft2 (1.71 m2)
  • Fully seam sealed canopy
  • Fully taped ultralight floor
  • Fusion pitch with ultralight MicroClip™
  • High-low venting through mesh panels and door with zipper overhead vents
  • L-shaped door
  • Nano-Knuckle™ swivel
  • Poles: number: 2 diameter: 8.84 mm
  • Reflective guyline and zipper cording
  • Roll-back vestibule option for night sky watching
  • Sleek, ultralight, two-person tent designed for outdoor adventurers on the move
  • Stuffed Size: 20" x 5.5" (51 cm x 14 cm)
  • Ultralight 1" pole sleeve
  • Vestibule Area: 4.5 ft2 (0.41 m2)
  • Weight: trail weight: 3 lbs 4 oz (1.47 kg) total weight: 3 lbs 9 oz (1.62 kg)

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

Featuring combination single-wall & double wall construction, the two-person Dyad 22 from The North Face® is a very popular tent for adventures who absolutely need to minimize weight. Max weight of under 4 pounds.

Features:

  • Brow pole creates lift venting
  • Color coded poles and webbing lets you quickly place each pole in the correct position during set up
  • Compression stuffsack included
  • DAC Featherlite™ NSL aluminum poles use reverse-combi technology
  • Door includes zippered overhead vents
  • Fully seam-sealed canopy
  • Fully taped ultralight floor
  • High-low venting through mesh panels
  • L-shaped door
  • Non-freestanding; tent must be staked out to stay erect
  • Reflective guyline and zipper cording
  • Reverse combi poles use different diameters depending on the pole section: this maximizes strength while reducing weight
  • Roll back vestibule option for night-sky watching
  • Ultralight 1 inch pole sleeve

Rocky Mountain Trail

An ultralight, two-person single-wall tent with excellent high-low venting Sleek, lightweight design makes this two-poled tent a popular lodge for two adventurers on the move. Wind-tunnel tested lift technology actually makes this tent stronger as wind speed increases, and effective high-low venting promotes cross airflow, increasing evaporation. Weighing less than three and a half pounds, this tent has been updated for the spring to include a new mesh front door and a front vestibule.

Features:

  • Color-coded poles
  • Compression stuffsack
  • DAC Featherlite™ aluminum poles
  • Fully seam-sealed canopy
  • Fully taped ultra-light floor
  • Fusion pitch with new ultra-light Microclip
  • High-low venting with perimeter and overhead vents with zip closure
  • L-shaped door
  • Nano-knuckle™
  • Reflective guyline and zipper cording
  • Ultra-light 1" pole sleeve
  • Ultra-light, two-person single-walled tent with excellent high-low venting
# Fly/Vestibule Poles:0
# Main Poles:2
Average Weight:[Trail]
Canopy Fabric:33D 244T nylon with silicone
Capacity:2
Doors:1
Fabric:Area: 26 ft2 (2.5 m2)
Floor Area:36 sq. ft.
Floor Coating:3000mm PU
Floor Fabric:50D 270T nylon taffeta
Freestanding:No
Max. Weight:3 lb. 9 oz.
Min. Weight:3 lb. 4 oz.
Peak Height:42 in.
Pole Frame:Clips
Pole Material:DAC Featherlite® NSL aluminum
Primary Use:Ultralight
Rainfly Coating:1500mm PU
Rainfly Fabric:N/A
Seasons:3
Sleeps:2
Stuffed Size:23" x 6" (59 cm x 14 cm)
Vestibule Area:4.5 sq. ft.
Weight:trail weight: 3 lbs 4 oz (1.47 kg) total weight: 3 lbs 9 oz (1.62 kg)

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The North Face Dyad 22 FootprintThe North Face Dyad 22 Footprint$36.95 - $37.00

Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
Junction-Org-1W3N/A
Junction Orange / Wtrstone Ivory
Junction Orange / Wtrstone Ivory
 259.00
Junction Orange/ Winterstone Ivory
Junction Orange/ Winterstone Ivory
 258.95
N/A228.90 

Legend

  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - Rocky Mountain Trail
  •     - Altrec

Notes:

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $259.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

The North Face Dyad 22 Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Pretty good for the price

Rating:****
The bad: The reviews about condensation are accurate. This tent will occasionally get very damp on the inside. I found it was worse than my friends' larger, non-single-walled tents when we camped near the Pacific Ocean. You really want to make sure that you pull the tent very tight when setting it up--don't be afraid you're going to tear it. This will help keep the ventilation open (they'are at the ends). Good: The tent is extremely light. It also takes about 3 minutes to set up, once you get the hang of it. If you're into cutting weight from your pack, going to a relatively dry place (or don't mind some dew), this is a perfect tent for you. It is possible to fit two people inside the tent, although you will be a bit snug.
Chad at Altrec on 10/05/2009

You wont even know it's in your pack.

Rating:*****
I love the Dyad 22. It is the lightest two person tent I could find. The price is good too. It is simple to set up and takes less then 3 minutes to have your pad and bag inside. This tent beats a tarp, because it is waterproof all the way around, and you get bug protection. It packs small and is light. I found the inside room to be perfect (no extra wiggle room). I am 5'10" 175lbs, my wife is 5'3" 120 lbs and we fit fine with our two packs at our feet. I rate this tent a five. Its light, packs small, waterproof, bug proof, easy to set up, and the price is good. Happy hiking.
Anonymous at Altrec on 05/09/2008

light weight-easy pack-does the job it is meant for

Rating:****
used this tent up in the big horn crags, ID. it was very cold for August. night temps. about 20 degrees. The tent went up quick, packed nice & light for a two man. Usual problems with a single wall tent though. Condensation was a real bugger. I had frost, and some ice on my sleeping bag--near my feet! inside of the tent was either wet or frosty every morning. But condensation is always a problem in small tents like this. Over-all did the job it was intended to do.
Jerry at Altrec on 08/19/2009

Perfect tent for Philmont

Rating:*****
I used this tent for 11 nights at Philmont (Boy Scout Ranch in New Mexico) and it was terrific. Lightweight and I wanted the space of a 2-man tent for myself for that long of a trip. Tent is very well made - easy to put up by yourself and rolls up easily to go back into the compression sack.
philmont adult leader at Altrec on 09/07/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Light and Wet

Rating:***
The Good: Great lightweight tent. The lightest good quality tent you can find for the price. Easy to set up, packs small. The Bad: Really a one person tent. You'll be lucky if you can fit some gear in it - also no vestibule. The Ugly: Condensation. Everytime I've used this tent in cold weather I've woke up with tons of condensation inside the tent. If its cold enough the inside will be covered in ice. Last night it was just wet. Wet enough to be dripping down on me. That is why I will replace it for hikes that don't require an ultralight pack.
Luke at Altrec on 11/17/2008