Customer reviews for Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL™ 2
Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL™ 2
SuperMegaUL™ 2
Overall rating:
(13 reviews) 13
Rating breakdown 13 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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12 out of 12(100%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for SuperMegaUL™ 2
Review 1 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
Overall Rating
My new favorite backpacking PALACE
PostedJune 4, 2013
dirtbaghiker
Experience: Avid
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
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5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
Great tent. A bit tight for 2 adults, but a lightweight palace for 1. Sets up in seconds..not minutes. I also love the color..blends in with nature its not an obnoxious color. Easily my favorite tent for backpacking solo.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 2 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
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A very nice tent
PostedMay 29, 2013
Akees
Location: Oak View, California
Experience: Avid
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
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4
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
I went on a 5 day trip down the Sespe River behind Fillmore, California. The weather was sunny and dry so I did not have to use the fly, in fact, I did not even take it. I can only review the "good weather" qualities of it. In a nutshell, it is perfect. It is easy to set up and take down. The netting is perfect for a warmer, starry night. It did dew on me two nights and the exterior of my bag got pretty damp, but not wet. If it were to dew harder, it could have been a bummer, but that is the risk of using a netting without a fly. The tent compresses to a small package and weighs all but nothing. Because of its light weight and bug protective qualities, I would take this tent on any trip. The only craftsmanship quality control issue, and it is a small one, is that one corner has a wrinkle when set up. This is a cosmetic issue only, it does not affect the use of the tent at all. I would recommend this tent to anybody.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 3 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
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One of the Best Tents I've Ever Had
PostedApril 24, 2013
Geargoddess1
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Experience: Avid
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
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5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
I backpack alot and also use a tent for Search & Rescue. I really need to go as light as possible, but still have room for gear and not feel cramped while spending time in inclement weather tentbound. I do most of my camping in the Rockies at high elevations and fairly cold weather.
I am amazed at how well the tent is designed and the ease of setting it up. I just got back from a trip in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness area where we ended up in what was essentially winter camping conditions. Lots of snow, very cold weather and lots of wind. The tent performed beautifully. Very stable and surprisingly warm given how much netting there is. No condensation whatsoever. You have a real winner here!
I would recommend this product.
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Review 4 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
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AT Thru-Hiker Approved
PostedJanuary 10, 2013
TurboZero
Location: Norfolk, VA
Experience: Core
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
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5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
This is an awesome tent all around. I hiked with this tent on my AT Thru-hike this past year and it was an amazing home for the past 5 months. It is very comparable to the Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum edition with a few factors that I believe make it better. The main thing is that the pole splits in the back allowing it to be completely free standing without having to use steaks to set it up. This is a great feature if you like to "shelter tent". It is lighter than the Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 as well. I had a lot of friends that I was hiking with that were all jealous of my tent. It is in my opinion better than a tarp tent or tent requiring trekking poles in the fact that it is double walled and good for fast paced hikers that do not use trekking poles. It weighs a few ounces more than a tarp tent but it is minuscule to the fact that it is free standing and not requiring steaks to set up, also it can really take a beating when you set it up on a mountain bald in the middle of a big storm. This is a great tent and I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 5 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
Overall Rating
Less is more!
PostedDecember 28, 2012
ChuckB
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Experience: Avid
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
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5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
I had been looking for a lightweight, solo tent for over a year when I came across this tent. 2.5 lbs for a two person tent seemed to be too good to be true but I purchased it from REI (no longer carried on their website) and was not disappointed. I weighed it at work on our postal scale and the advertised weight was true. I have now had this out on three trips to the Sierras of 3, 8 and 10 days and the tent has met and exceeded all of my expectations. I use it as a solo tent as it was lighter then any other solo tent but the SMU allows me to keep my pack in my tent which is my preference. I have had the tent in substantial wind storms and rain without any issues and found that if you point the narrow end into the wind then you will have a very comfortable shelter. My only wind issue was on my first trip when I removed all of the tent stakes and then watched in horror as the tent blew across our campsite! Losing almost three pounds of weight without giving up comfort is a wonderful thing and I highly recommend this tent.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 6 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
Overall Rating
Very few cons for a major weight saving
PostedSeptember 13, 2012
Nest
Location: Damascus, VA
Experience: Core
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
Most tents sacrifice comfort or simplicity to save weight. This tent really doesn't. It is free standing, which is extremely rare in tents of this weight range. I have slept two people in it, and it works but is not ideal. Our feet touch because the foot end is so narrow. For me, this tent is for just me or me and my dog. It is the perfect size for a person and a dog.
As a solo tent, it weighs less than most other freestanding one person tents, but has plenty of room for your gear inside the tent. I'm not a gear loft fan. You spend enough nights out there and you eventually get sick of flicking slugs off your gear in the morning. With the taper of the foot end, it is also very easy to find a place to set up, because it isn't quite a big as typical two person tents.
So for two people it will work. Not as comfortable, but still doable. Person and dog it is excellent. Room for everyone. As a single person tent it is probably the best tent on the market at the moment.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 7 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
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Best ultralight tent EVER.
PostedAugust 29, 2012
seatown2001
Experience: Avid
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
The new Mountain Hardwear Supermega UL2 is THE BEST ultralight backpacking/kayaking tent ever. VERY easy to set up, surprisingly roomy - and TRULY free-standing, unlike a tent offering from a competitor of very similar design and structure. And, of course, SO light!! Yes, the vestibule is small and it takes a tiny bit of yoga to get in and out, but this is a small price to pay for a great tent that weighs so very littlle. The fact that the front of the tent is concave is awesome - with the fly up and only light wind/rain happening, you actually don't need to keep the fly door closed to stay dry inside the tent - and you can see out and have lots of ventilation. Genius!! User tip to save weight: only four stakes are NEEDED for the fly, unless you're going to be in serious, serious wind. Had it out the last couple days and couldn't have been happier in it! I honestly have no feedback for improvement..
I would recommend this product.
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Review 8 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
Overall Rating
Great Light tent!
PostedAugust 16, 2012
botanynerd
Location: California
Experience: Avid
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
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5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
Tested this tent out on a 4 day backpack trip in the Sierras. Granted the weather was perfect so didn't get to see how well it stood up to wind or rain, but the tent is well engineered and wonderfully light. Easy to set up. The only thing I would have appreciated that it does not have is more loops inside so you could hang a string. Big enough for 2 people if you don't mind the bottom of your sleeping pads will overlap a bit. Was comfortable for us but don't count on any gear in the tent!
I would recommend this product.
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Review 9 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
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Pleased
PostedAugust 7, 2012
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
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5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
4
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5
So far, I've been quite pleased with this tent. I've mostly used this tent for solo trips, but two can certainly fit. However, it must be noted that entering and exiting the tent with two can be quite cumbersome and it is rather unlikely that anyone could make a late night trip to the bathroom without waking his or her tent partner. That being said, this is a rather minor problem considering the weight savings. My only real complaint has to do with the footprint accessory, and this comes both as a consumer and as one who also works in an outfitter. Considering the low denier of the floor, it would have been considerate of the company to include a footprint if only for longevity's sake and good will. Regardless of this point, it should be noted that the footprint was out of stock and unavailable for quite a while. (At the time of this writing, it is now back in stock.)
I would recommend this product.
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Review 10 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
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Excellent Design, more for solo
PostedAugust 1, 2012
barnabasdb
Location: alameda
Experience: Avid
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
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5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
4
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5
It is SUPER light. Also, the all-mesh design adds great ventilation and the side walls are juuuusssst high enough to keep wing driven rain out with the fly.
I like how the back of the pole spreads out for a true free-standing tent as well as the front tip that sticks out so you can open the tent without letting in rain. However, the 35" back width is a little tight for 2. If you figure you're using a thermarest which regularly measures around 20". Super roomy for 1 though. (almost too much)
I like how the back of the pole spreads out for a true free-standing tent as well as the front tip that sticks out so you can open the tent without letting in rain. However, the 35" back width is a little tight for 2. If you figure you're using a thermarest which regularly measures around 20". Super roomy for 1 though. (almost too much)
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Review 11 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
Overall Rating
Too light to believe!
PostedJuly 4, 2012
dpotts
Location: NW Arkansas
Experience: Avid
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
This is my new "go-to" backpacking tent. I had it out for a couple of fair weather trips, so couldn't really review as a foul-weather shelter. Recently, however, I was stuck for a full day at 12,000 feet in a brutal thunderstorm. Hard rain, lightning, and 30 mph winds for several hours. The tent, despite it ultralight weight, performed perfectly. I won't hesitate to take this one out when the weather looks to get rough. It's light, well-ventilated, and surprisingly durable. I don't have a single complaint (and I'm fairly picky about my gear).
I would recommend this product.
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Review 12 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
Overall Rating
Excellent Solo Tent
PostedMay 7, 2012
Beardo
Location: Outside
Experience: Avid
Employee: No
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
4
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
I've only spent 3 nights in the tent, but completely pleased so far.
Fast pitching, definitely one of the lightest freestanding tents available, excellent space to weight ratio, very well constructed (the welded seams are a welcomed touch.)
The only things I would change are how easily the zipper tends to catch and mine shipped with a few snags in different locations in the netting.
Nice, but not necessary... a seamless bathtub floor would be cool and I would sacrifice a little weight savings for a slightly larger vestibule... Otherwise it's perfect.
I would recommend this product.
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Review 13 for SuperMegaUL™ 2
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Exceptionally Light, Quick to pitch
PostedApril 2, 2012
Too Small
Too Large
Quality
How would you grade this itemʼs materials, construction and workmanship?
5
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5
Function
How well this item performed in its intended use, and beyond.
5
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5
Took this tent out for a test run over the weekend. Encountered some unexpected wind and rain, the tent performed better than expected. Stood strong against the wind and stayed bone dry inside the tent and the vestibule.
Pretty tight quarters when two people are using the tent. But for a tent that packs down less than 3 pounds it's worth it.
Great ventalation. When paired with the proper sleeping bag you'll have a comfortable nights sleep in three seasons. Lots of mesh inside which allows for drafts under the rain fly, feels great.
The vestibule must be properly staked out and provides just enough space for two backpacks.
Overall a great design. So light that I'll be able to use it on solo trips most of the time. Looks great in the back country too.
I would recommend this product.
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