ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Tent

by Alps

Product Features

• Free Standing Pole System with 7000 Series Aluminum Poles
• Polyester Fly resists UV Damage and Stays Taut
• Factory Sealed Fly and Floor Seams Give Best Weather Protection
• 2 doors (both with zippered mesh windows) and 2 vestibules - easy entry, great ventilation, and extra weather protection
• Easy assembly with pole clips that quickly snap over the tent poles

Product Description

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The Vertex is a one continuous pole design, free standing tent that is enhanced with 2 doors for easy entry and 2 vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection. Extra large #8 zippers make opening and closing the doors and vestibules a breeze. The Vertex has aircraft alloy aluminum poles that are strong and lightweight. Assembly is really easy with the tent clips that just snap in place over the poles. The poles are all shock corded together as one continuous system. The top of the tent has a spreader section for increased head room. With a factory sealed fly and floor seams, you're sure to stay dry in rainy weather. The polyester fly and floor are urethane coated, factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness. The fly buckles to the tent, offering a much more secure attachment when compared to elastic cord. The mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improves star gazing.

The Vertex 2 has a waterproof coating and factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness.

Features:

• Free-standing pole system with 7000 series aluminum poles
• Easy assembly with pole clips that quickly snap over the tent poles
• 75D 185T Polyester Fly resists UV damage and stays taut
• Factory Sealed fly and floor seams give best weather protection
• 75D 185T Taffeta Floor with 2000mm coating
• Extra large #8 zippers on doors and vestibules
• Easy entry and great ventilation with 2 doors (both with zippered mesh windows)
• 2 Vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection
• Weatherproof fly buckles on for maximum adjustability and protection
• Mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improve star gazing

Specifications:

• Base Size: 5 feet x 7 feet, 6 inches
• Center Height: 3 feet, 10 inches
• Vestibule Depth: 32 inches
• Tent Area: 37 square feet
• Vestibule Area: 25 square feet
• Tent and Fly Weight: 5 pounds, 15 ounces
• Total Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces
• Packed Size: 6 by 22 inches
• Pole Diameter: 8.5 mm
• Style: Two-pole rectangular dome
• Use Rating: 3 season
• Sleeps: Two

Product Description

The Vertex 2 is a freestanding dome tent and uses a pole system that allows the walls to be more vertical to give you increased headroom when sitting inside the tent. The extra headroom is really nice to have if you end up spending much time inside your tent because of bad weather. We use aircraft alloy aluminum poles that are strong and lightweight. Assembly is really easy with the tent clips that just snap in place over the poles. The polyester fly and nylon floor are urethane coated, with factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness. The 2 doors make getting in and out of the tent much easier, especially in the middle of the night when you need to take a quick "break". You also get 2 vestibules (one over each door) that you can use for extra gear storage. The vestibules also serve as automatic guy-out points when the weather gets a little nasty, and since they have been designed to be a little larger than normal you will be able to keep all of your gear out of the rain. The fly buckles to the tent, offering a much more secure attachment when compared to elastic cord. Mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improve star gazing. Mesh storage pockets and a gear loft are included for organizing your stuff. Stakes and guy ropes are included. Base Size = 5' x 7'6". Center Height = 46". Vestibule Depth = 32". Tent Area (sq. ft.) = 37. Vestibule Area (sq. ft.) = 25. Tent & Fly Wt. (lb.-oz.) = 5 - 15. Total Wt. (lb.-oz.) = 6 - 13. Packed Size = 6" x 22".

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21 x 8.9 x 6 inches ; 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000JO5PRK
• Item model number: 5223619
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,419 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bought this for Boy Scout camping, October 17, 2009

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Scott O. (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Tent (Sports)

I was looking for a tent for myself and my son to go camping with his Boy Scout troop. I looked at the traditional "A" frame type that the Boy Scout purists recommend. But in the end I decided I wanted a more modern design after reading the pros and cons of the A frame tents.
The Vertex is a very nice tent. It has enough room for two adults. I bought an Intex full size inflatable mattress for it. Its width is perfect for the tent. And the mattress leaves a little extra room at the end of the tent for stuff. Of course the mattress lifts you 8 inches off the ground, so using it does reduce the space between you and the tent ceiling but it works fine. If you have an extra $100, maybe a highend camping pad would be best. If you need lots of room for stuff, I would probably go with a three man size tent. But for what I need, it is enough room. There are mesh pockets in the tent and there are holders in the tent to hang stuff in a provided mesh bag.
The set up is very easy. You lay the tent on the ground. Then you assemble the aluminum tent poles. They pretty much assemble themselves because they are shock corded together. You lay the X assembly of the poles on top of the tent. Then you just place the 4 ends of the poles into the grommet on each corner of the tent. Then you just clip the tent to the poles. You see, when you place the pole ends into the tent grommets on the corners, the poles bow upwards and create the skeleton for the tent. By attaching the tent clips to the poles, the tent raises up. Once assembled, the tent can be lifted and moved around if you dont stake it down.
One person can put this tent together quickly. Its nice not to have to slide tent poles thru sleeves on a tent. The clips are just too easy. I put the rain fly on. You just lay the fly on the tent and clip the buckle on each corner of the fly to each corner of the tent. It takes seconds. I cant give an opinion on how well the fly works but from what I have read, the fly should be quite waterproof.

I did buy a cheap tarp at Lowes to place on the ground under the tent. You dont want to over stress tent floors. Better to cover the ground with the tarp and place the tent on top of the tarp. Also, one more thing. When I bought this tent, I bought it for my son and I. But I also plan for it to make a good backpacking tent for him when he's a teen and camps with his troop but not dad. Its not a very heavy tent.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice tent, December 24, 2009

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K. Rochester - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Tent (Sports)

I bought this tent for an overnight canoe camping trip in the middle of December. There was about 8" of snow on the ground and it was about 30F. It rained and snowed for several hours at night. This tent held up flawlessly, no leaks, no water inside the tent, no water inside the vestibules, and stayed warm enough inside that I did not even turn my tent heater on (I think the minimal venting was a bonus for this trip). This tent was just the right size for me to solo camp. I am 5'10 and 230 lbs. I had room in the tent and vestibules for my gear, and my sleeping pad and bag. Changing was a little bit tough due to the lower ceiling, but that is to be expected for all tents this size. I liked the wide opening vestibule doors which provided easy access to the tent without feeling like I needed to lay down or contort somehow to get in. The zippers on the tent doors tended to want to hang up near the top of the door where the tent fabric was pulled taut. It required 2 hands or a quick 1 handed zip to get it through that spot. Never snagged, just the way the tent fabric was pulled. I have seen this on many other tents, so it was not really any problem, just a mention. The 1 piece pole design is awesome, very easy to pitch and take down. Fly went on in a snap (literally). I liked how the fly has a bit of a peak in the middle, which helped the snow easily slide off without any accumulation on the tent. I am sure this is also a bonus for rain too. Tent was easy to fold back up and get to fit in its sack, even with the addition of MSR Groundhog stakes and a ALPS footprint. Very compact package that is perfect for me for canoe and motorcycle trips. I look forward to many years of use from this fine tent.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rugged Tent, February 23, 2011

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J. DeMendonca - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 Tent (Sports)

I bought this tent hoping for a waterproof tent. I am very pleased. I camped in Sequoia in April under rainy conditions. The tent didn't leak. I camped in the local mountains under snowy conditions and no leaks. It is very easy to set up. The tent is very stable and holds up to heavy winds. The zippers are high quality too. The Amazon price makes this tent a steal.