The North Face Triarch 1 Tent

2020-09-10T20:00:00

This tent is awesome. The weight is "as-listed" if you don't include the footprint. With the footprint, the weight is 3 lbs, 3 oz.

Andre P.

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2020-08-21T20:00:00

I have used this on over 15 backpacking trips including some week long linger distance trips. It has held up overall very well and I have been very happy with it. It is now 5 years old and the last trip I went on, the elasticitic between the tent poles has almost completely vanished making it extremely difficult to set up now. I plan to reach out to north face to see if they will replace as this seems way to soon for this to happen to a product like this.

Greg

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2019-01-12T19:00:00

I have had no complaints with this tent. It is an easy setup with a simple design. Plenty of space within for all of the gear I bring.

Global V.

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2018-03-18T20:00:00

I'm not sure why so many people are hating on this tent. For me it really strikes the balance between weight, cost and comfort. The main selling point for me was how roomy this tent is. The steep walls and vaulted head and foot area really eliminates the feeling of claustrophobia that many 1P tents have. I originally tried the Nemo Hornet 1P and while I loved the weight and packed size I found that the sloping ceiling, non-freestanding design and delicate fabric just wasn't for me. I decided I was willing to sacrifice a few extra ounces for ease of setup and to feel more comfortable. The tent body and fly materials on the Triach are a bit more rugged than your typical ultralight that I think will withstand the test of time and rocky terrain of New England better. Also the price point for a tent at this weight is very reasonable especially considering it includes the footprint. I too had concerns about rain splashing in at the corners as mentioned by previous reviewers. This is an issue with my older generation MSR Hubba Hubba which is mostly mesh with low bathtub walls and rain splashes in during a moderate/heavy rain. So far I've used this tent in prolonged moderate rain and thunderstorms multiple times and didn't have any issues. I have a few small things that I would like to see changed with the tent that really are nit pick items. The vent on the vestibule is permanently open and doesn't have the typical pole/velcro feature so there's no way to close it. My gear stayed dry in the vestible during rain but it would be nice to have the option to close it. I find 2nd small vestible nice but rather useless since it's inaccessible from the inside. A small zippered opening would make it useful for stashing small items. Lastly, the small crossbar pole at the top is not connected to the main pole assembly and I'm always worried I'm going to leave it behind by mistake. All in all I think this is a great tent and I look forward to many more adventures with it.

Kimber

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2018-01-08T13:18:06

I do like this tent. Well designed of quality materials. The walls are quite vertical, making the floor space all usable. I'm 6' tall and I have enough room for myself. Just enough.

David P.

2017-07-31T20:00:00

This tent has the potential to be great it is very roomy, comfortable and easy to setup and well built (quality of materials). My only issues are the fly being too short and the mesh goes down too low. This combination allows strong winds to pass under the fly and right through the tent giving you sudden chills in the middle of the night when the wind blows across your body. I also worry about a strong rain splashing into the tent since I mostly camp of Georgian Bay rock. One advantage is you can lie in bed and look across the camp by looking through the mesh and under the fly. While I like the tent I wouldn't recommend it as a tent that can withstand bad weather and torrential rain so I couldn't recommend it as a tent for long expeditions or as your only tent option.

kayakCamper

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2017-03-10T19:00:00

I love this tent. 5 stars for design but it's not perfect. Positives: -I'm 6 feet tall. Lots of headroom and more than adequate length. The ends slope away to create an amazingly large sense of space. -6 pockets. Two by the feet, two by the head, and two up on the ceiling. Then there is the additional 5 gear hangs. -Freestanding. Very convenient on the AT where it rains often. I could set up under the canopy of a shelter, then simply carry the tent to its spot and the interior stays dry. Also useful on wooden platforms where staking is a challenge. -Held up for over 100 set-ups, sleeps and takedowns. Zippers are still working fluidly with no snags. I treated this tent with care and it held up for the entirety of the AT. Neutral: -The stated "Total Weight" is false. Using a scale, the package I have is 3lb 5oz, which is half a pound heavier. That being said, TNF could have made you buy the footprint and nice stakes separately and their total weight would be correct. So the Triarch is in a slightly bad marketing position when providing a weight number for this tent because almost no other tent manufacturer includes a footprint and therefore does not include these ounces in their total weight. -One of my pole-ends created a flare, my fault, which to this company's credit, repaired and mailed back. This style of warranty is great if you tent only occasionally. But as another reviewer here as mentioned, it is worthless on a long distance hike where the tent is your home. One reason smaller manufacturers have a much larger presence in the thru-hike community is because they understand the needs, and provide relevant service when asked. -The vent exists, but seems cosmetic in function. Negative: -Width is stated to be 29". What is measured is the width of the bathtub stitching which is close 29". In reality, a 25" pad is a perfect fit with no room leftover. -In heavy rain, splashback occurs in the corners. A slightly higher bathtub design would have alleviated this.

PD

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2017-02-25T19:00:00

Deciding factor in purchase was that the price included the footprint. Setup is fairly easy; you have to have your panties bunched up to really complain about it. I WAS worried about the zipper as in the previous review, but after 15 nights, so good so far; I was careful about it though. my only dislike is the color of the fly. A would have preferred a subdued color.

Napper

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2016-02-29T19:00:00

I've used and compared a plethora of solo ultralight 3-season tents from all major brands... and this is my fav. It's the details. The main things, is it built well, reliable, state of the art materials, light, etc, is all there. But why I grab it when packing for a trip are the little things. Whether it's the end-point extended pole attachment points (which create that perfect amount of extra head/foot room), to the generous internal storage pockets. It's performed well in all conditions it should. My one complaint, is that the fly vestibule section is cut so that it sits 'high'. Meaning at optimal anchoring height/position, it seems to be designed to allow a 2-3 inch section open. Maybe for ventilation purposes? Makes sense. But I'm always finding a way to pull it down and try to line it up closer to the ground, since I've had numerous occasions where strong rain or wind coming sideways can threaten your gear stored in the vestibule.

Alex

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2015-09-17T20:00:00

I recently used the Triarch 1 tent on 2 backpacking outings out of Yosemite. It works great for a shorter backpacker like myself - 5' 8" - but would be cramped for a taller camper. It is very comparable to lightweight tents, structurally very sound, good ventilation and kept me very dry in a huge rain swept storm at Cathedral Lakes yet airy and comfortable on an 8 day trip on the PCT. None of the mornings left my tent with condensation with its open architecture. I love the space above my head and the ease of getting in and out of the tent. I would have liked a slightly larger vestibule but was able to keep my clothes and boots dry. The website says it comes with a gear loft but it actually doesn't - they need to correct that. The included ground cover brings the dollar value under other brands - you can take the cover with you or not for weight reasons. I really recommend this tent in a variety of conditions for light weight backpacking. I have several other North Face products and feel this is a very reliable and quality product company.

Mountain D.

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2015-06-29T20:00:00

I like the tent. A few words on weights. The actual packaged weight minus the ground sheet is 3.97 pounds. Removing the ties and pullouts may shave 2 or 3 ounces. The polyester ground sheet adds about 4 ounces.

bill108

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2015-06-09T20:00:00

I love this tent and will use it every time I camp! I have been looking for a good tent and love the brand!

Alex

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