The North Face Mountain 25 2 Person Mountaineering Tent

2024-10-16T20:00:00

Love this tent. Took it out for a multi day camping trip and it was perfect. Can't wait to test it out in the snow.

Laurent B.

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2024-09-14T20:00:00

Amazing product

alberto

Originally posted at

2024-05-02T20:00:00

It is important to understand why this tent exists... TNF calls this a "top tier" 2 person "expedition tent". Named "Mountain 25 Tent". What kind of weather would I find on a mountain? Anything...from beautiful, sunny and calm, but more often, unsettled weather, big snow storms, blizzards, and often strong wind and even stronger gusts...and frigid temperatures...aka, weather extremes. Do not buy this tent just because you love TNF brand, and the Summit orange/yellow color. Do not buy this tent for camping in warm or hot and humid summer camping. You miss the point. Not only is this a four season tent (which really means suitable for winter), it is also an "expedition tent"...made to keep you alive in the harshest of (winter) conditions, and small enough to carry into the mountains. Anyone who buys this tent should know that windy places like the mountains require guying out all the guy lines. Taught, and pointing front or rear vestibule into the direction of the wind. Expedition campers are detail oriented campers. Every piece of equipment has a purpose and value and the use (setup) of the equipment matters in extremes. If you're camping in snowy mountains like this tent is designed for, bring the proper winter snow stakes (spades really) and use them. Ok, enough soapboxing...here's my short review: I've used this tent above 10,000 in the Colorado Rockies. I've used it in sustained 35mph winds at 20°F. I've used it below 0°F. When properly setup, and guy lined out, this tent is strong, and worthy. It is not tall nor huge. I've used it with 2 adults and solo. Solo feels the most luxurious with ample room for everything. It will fit two adult winter campers with gear but not 3. IMO, it would be too tight with two adults and a dog. Unless you have a husky or other winter loving dog, why would you suffer it in the winter extremes?

David

Originally posted at

2024-04-05T20:00:00

I've used this tent (and also past iteration) for multiday midweek fall and winter campouts. Through various legal and mostly ethical means through the years, I've managed to get ahold of this bad boy but never paid more than $150. Envy me. I know a good tent when I see one. Major upgrades from previous versions. I like the screened vents inside the roof (past version was not screened) and prop-up vents on the fly. Increases breathability of the tent quite a bit. Still getting used to using this effectively. I find it difficult to access the inside from the large vestibule, using it as a garage and I enter/exit from the short side. Takes choreography and planning to enter and exit. Takes at least 20-30 minutes to set this up correctly, soup to nuts (removing it from the bag, assembling poles, etc.). Not a point-to-point tent but definitely a base camp for your explorations. In the past, I've had seepage issues with many NF tent floors. A few have been very weatherproof, too. I do like NF and use it when I can. My biggest problem with their tents has always been breathability and air flow. I got rid of my beloved Rock 22 because it was just too suffocating in bad weather. My previous Mountain 25 was a condensation monster in cold weather. I replaced the stuffy Rock 22 with a less expensive brand that I do not expect to get a lot of years out of, but it has superior venting. I'm glad this new Mountain 25 version has addressed the venting 'thing'.

The R.

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2023-12-12T19:00:00

LOVE! Great 2-person tent. First time, condensation, second time, none. When properly vented, this tent is a must for winter camping. Comes with everything you need (and four snow flap things that I have no idea what to do with). Great product. Well-made. Not the lightest, but I have figured out what to leave at home to lighten the load a little. Can fully sit up without heading your head (5'10") and LOTS of pockets on the inside. Snagged it on a great sale which makes it even better!

Amy

Originally posted at

2023-11-20T19:00:00

Excellent 4 season tent, very sturdy, great in wind and heavy rain. Great for 2 persons nice alcove is useful.

Joe

Originally posted at

2023-09-19T20:00:00

This tent stacks up with those other expensive big name brand tent companies. This tent has over 55 camping miles and is still in excellent conditions. The PACNORWEST winters are wet, windy, and nasty but this tent keeps doing its job. Pictures taken at the Olympic Mountains.

Islandcamper70

Originally posted at

2023-07-11T20:00:00

I use this tent for ski mountaineering and mountain hunting (goats, sheep, caribou, grizzly) in Alaska, where conditions can be difficult. It weighs a bit more but offers protection that inspires confidence to push the envelope and climb, ski, and hunt in places that might kill you if your gear fails.

Curtis

Originally posted at

2023-01-13T19:00:00

I live van life in the summers and travel all over the US. This tent has never let me down! I've been in the worst weather conditions in the middle of forests and still bone dry and comfortable with this tent.

Kong

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