The North Face Tadpole SL 2 Person Tent

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About This Item
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Capacity

Sleeps 2

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End Use

Hiking

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Trail Weight

0 - 2 lbs.

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • Ultralight, 2-person tent
  • Hybrid single-wall/double-wall construction
  • Made with waterproof fabric that protects you and your gear from the elements
  • Two-pole design is paired with stake-out points that increase the tent's structural integrity when storms occur
  • Carbon fiber Easton Sylcone™ 2.0 poles provide lightweight strength that withstands against wind and rain
  • Single wall design uses half of the material to cut down on setup time
  • Single-door design offers a spacious vestibule that's perfect for storing bulky gear without adding any additional weight
  • Stake-out points increase the tent interior for a more comfortable living space
  • Strategic high-low venting improves tent's breathability for a more comfortable experience
  • No-see-um mesh front door provides privacy when needed

  • Web ID: 22TNOUTDPLSL2XXXXCAT
  • SKU: 22691065
Sleeping Capacity:2
End Use: Backpacking or Hiking
Season:3
Minimum Trail Weight:3 lbs. 15 oz.
Packed Weight 4 lbs. 7 oz.
Floor Dimensions:88 in. x 54 in.
Peak Height:41 in.
# of Doors:1
Design Type:Freestanding
Packed Size:12 in. x 21 in.
Floor Area:26 ft²
Vestibule Area:8.7 ft²
Footprint Included:No
Number of Poles:2
Pole Material:Aluminum DAC Featherlite NSL
Canopy Fabric:20D breathable-waterproof three-layer polyester
Floor and Rainfly Fabric:15D nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish

REVIEWS

3.0
20%
Recommended

8 Reviews

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Not A Great Design

I used the Tadpole 23 for many years and loved its ease of setting up, its reliability in wet weather, and its ability to last many years. This tent does not measure up. Although much lighter and therefore easier to carry when backpacking, it is too difficult to set up. I wish TNF would keep the earlier design, but lighten the tent for backpacking. It would make the tadpole great again.

More Frustrating To Set-up Than I Thought.

After setting up this tent in my backyard as a test, I have not used it in the field and do not expect to. I really wanted to like this tent but the design has me scratching my head on why didn't TNF make the brow pole an exterior pole. If you are going to set this up while it is raining and you are by yourself, expect to be soaked by the time you get that pole in place. At least I would expect to get soaked. TNF, it is over a year, but please take this tent and footprint back as a return. I have purchased a few TNF tents (Boulder / original Tadpole) and they were the best tents in all kinds of conditions - for years.

Best Tent For The Price

It's only little over 2 pounds and stood up against hurricane like thunderstorm and it's warm in the cold too. They market it a three season but you can definitely take this on super cold nights. Setup is crazy fast and easy. The material they used to make this is VERY durable. I forgot my footprint and for 10 nights didn't get one hole or anything. I was dry the entire time, no leaks at all. I believe this is the redesign. A lot of effort was put into the engineering for this monster tent. I don't think I'll ever get another tent. If you're hiking a long ways and need something lightweight and durable this is what you get hands-down. Light weight, warm and resilient. Don't mess around. For what you're paying for this is the absolute best deal on the planet. Get this lightweight monster. Thank you Northface

Worst Tnf Tent I Have Ever Owned!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Was really excited about this tent due to its light trail weight, but wish I never bought it. I used it on 2 separate trips. As mentioned by others setting up the internal arch pole is tricky because it doesn't click in anywhere and is very difficult to wrestle into place, but that's not why I rate this tent so poorly.. Single wall construction tents just don't breathe well and even in dry conditions! On my first trip condensation builds up on the inside walls of the tent overnight soaking everything inside. On my second and last trip with this tent I was at Sequoia NP and it rained both nights, the walls are not waterproof at all and everything inside the tent got soaked, the floor kept water out but as the tent absorbed more water it started to run down the sides and pool on the floor. Don't buy this tent, or any single wall construction tent unless you like sleeping in a sec bag!

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I Would Buy This Tent Again.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great tent. Light, spacious, and kept me dry in the rain.

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