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Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Tent

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Pros

  • Easy setup (16)
  • Lightweight (15)
  • Fly works well (14)
  • Waterproof (14)
  • Comfortable (13)
  • Sturdy (11)
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Cons

  • Collects condensation (1)
  • Needs to be guyed well (1)
  • Too cramped (1)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (15)
  • Car camping (10)
  • Hiking (10)
  • Beaches (5)
  • Mountaineering (3)
  • Motorcycle camping (1)
 
 
 

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The redesigned Gunnison 2 with its improved features is a freestanding, color-coded clip construction shelter that offers quick, two-pole setup and spacious quarters for a couple or a crowd.

Specification Description
Model 40861002
UPC 727880813147
Average minimum weight 4 lbs. 14 oz.
Average packaged weight 5 lbs. 9 oz.
Average weight - metric 2.52 kilograms
Backdoor Yes
Body Material Polyester Taffeta
Boy Girl Boys
Camping Season 3 Season
Canopy fabric Polyester taffeta
Capacity 2
Country Of Origin China
Design type Freestanding tent
Doors 2
Floor area 37 square feet
Floor Construction ArcEdge Floor
Floor Dimensions 92 x 58 inches
Floor dimensions 92 x 58 inches
Floor dimensions - metric 234 x 148 centimeters
Floor fabric Coated nylon taffeta
Floor Material 1800mm PU nylon taffeta
Floor Material Polyurethane Coated Nylon Taffeta
Fly Material 75D 1800mm PU polyseter taffeta
Inside Storage Storage Pockets
Interior Height 40 in.
Maximum Sleeping Capacity 2
Minimum Weight 4 lb. 14 oz.
Minimum Weight 4 lbs
Number of Doors 2
Number of Poles 2
Number of Poles 2 Poles
Number of poles 2
Number of Rooms 2
Packaged Weight 5 lb. 9 oz.
Packed Size 7 x 25 inches
Packed size 7 x 25 inches
Packed Weight 5 lbs
Peak Height 40 inches
Peak height 40 inches
Peak height - metric 102 centimeters
Pole Construction DAC Featherlite NSL poles and swivel hub
Pole diameter 8.8 millimeters
Pole material Aluminum DAC Pressfit
Pole Type DAC Featherlite NSL poles + swivel hub
Rainfly Yes
Rainfly Fabric Polyester Taffeta Coated with Polyurethane
Rainfly fabric Coated polyester taffeta
Recommended Season 3 Season
Season 3
Season 3-season
Sleeping Capacity 2 Person
Sleeping capacity 2
Tent Area 37 sq. ft.
Tent Canopy Material 68D 190T polyester taffeta
Tent Floor Length 7 ft
Tent Floor Width 4 ft
Tent Type Dome
Total Square Feet 37 sq. ft
TRU Age Filter Big Kids
Type: Tent Dome
Unique Features Color-coded clip construction Taped floor seams Jake's Foot stakeouts Mesh panels and gear loft loops Side-rel
Vestibule Area 2; 12 sq. ft. each
Vestibule area 12 + 12 square feet

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Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Tent Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
best tent ever

"this is a great tent especially for the money. i am 6'5" and this is the only 2 person backpacking tent that i have found that i can actually fit it. it is simple to set up and the fly provides full coverage even in the heaviest rain. it is a little on the heavy side for backpacking but i wouldnt trade it for anything...." Read Full Review »

Apr 26, 2009 by scoots in hawaii

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Good Tent

"This was one of the first tents I purchased to lighten my load. Strictly speaking for its size, I really like it. I had the hardest time finding a longer tent because at 66 and 270 pounds, I learned quickly that manufacturers counted a lot of extra floor space which was unusable principally because the slant of the walls. This tent has loads of space, sets up easy, does well in the rain, and overall I highly ..." Read Full Review »

Apr 23, 2008 by Mr. Big

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Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Tent Review

best tent ever

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Waterproof

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
 

"this is a great tent especially for the money. i am 6'5" and this is the only 2 person backpacking tent that i have found that i can actually fit it. it is simple to set up and the fly provides full coverage even in the heaviest rain. it is a little on the heavy side for backpacking but i wouldnt …"  Read Full Review »

gunnison on the beach in hawaii

gunnison on the beach in hawaii
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 26 2009
scoots in hawaii
kailua, hi
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Tent Review

Great tent for the price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
 

"I used this tent out of the box on a 3 day pack trip on the AT, Evening found us in the cloud banks, lots of condensation and the tent inside was dry, the vestibules are large allowed for all our gear to be kept dry as well. This tent is worked well and is well constructed...get this tent[...] "

My campsite on the AT

My campsite on the AT
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 25 2009
Bradnohio
Virginia
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[11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Tent Review

An Amazing Tent!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
  • Hiking
 

"I bought this tent for my boyfriend and yet here I am, writing a review, because this tent is awesome! He did the research and picked a wonderful tent that is fairly light, super easy to set up, and big enough for the two of us AND two dogs...we think thats what the .1 in Gunnison 2.1 is all about - …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 5 2008
A Hiker and Her Dog
Denver, CO
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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Tent Review

Need idiotproof? Look no further.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

    Cons

  • NONE

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Beach
  • Car Camping
  • Hiking
 

"I was looking for a tent that I could take backpacking, that was easy to set-up and would last for a while. After reading all of the reviews about the Kelty Gunnison 2.1, I took the plunge and was not disappointed. I think I've owned about 3 tents in my lifetime, and this one was by far the easiest. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 8 2009
Hillbilly Chris
Virginia Beach, VA
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  • Casual Adventurer
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Tent Review

Ah-some

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
  • Motorcycle Camping
 

"I've only used this tent by myself, so I can't speak to having two people in it at once. This said, I still think I have put its space to hard use. I often use it on motorcycle trips, so when I'm at my destination, EVERYTHING goes into it since I can't leave anything 'in the back of the car'. I am o …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 22 2009
Prometheus99739
Santa Fe, NM
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