Okay, so maybe the title is slight exaggeration, but the tent is tiny when folded up. Take note of where the folding/rolling is when you unpack the tent and you will have no problem getting it back in the bag. with plenty of room for a tarp or footprint (not included)
Tent goes up very fast, although a 3 pole design 2 of them are connected making for a haste free setup. (looking at the picture, the end opposite the door, the poles intersect, they permanently connect here)
I haven't actually... yet used the tent but it is plenty big enough, it is tapered towards the feet and is designed for two people to sleep face to face and would cozily accommodate 2 larger persons who plan on a little elbow knocking.
fly goes on easily, everything is very lightweight but durable.
the TADPOLE 2 is a tent that has been optimizing important details, leading to a greater degree than it was historically recognized design. In this new version the materials and finish manages to be impeccable. The space actually provides greater internal comfort. The length allows tall people fit comfortably. The structural concept is great, very balanced under high wind loads. The door design is enough for two people. Ventilation during heavy rain has been more than satisfactory, without ex...cessive condensation with two people. There are several gains in this new design:
1) - Maintain the reduced footprint area and height required to install the tent, very useful in certain scenarios.
2) - Without making sacrifices in quality of materials and finishes have been made to lighten the weight and volume of packaging.
3) - Properly assemble is bombproof.
4) - The internal space optimized.
5) - good and constant spacing between the inner layer and the rain cover.
6) - with minimal practice is very easy to assemble and disassemble.
In my opinion this new design keeps historically known as the Tadpole classic, adding new details that optimize its known ability as a backpacking tent.
The North Face Tadpole 2 Tent Leave urban areas with the North Face Tadpole 2 Tent. The DAC stakes provide a strong hold. The large interior space provides ample room for two people. You can hang your headlamps and other essentials in the handy loops. Its color-coded webbing and hubbed poles make for a quick and easy set up. The high-low ventilation offers control to the breathability of the tent. The dry entry provides room for boots. The North Face Tadpole 2 Tent has a lifetime warranty.
