Martin decided to make 5 home modifications to his Cloud Up 2, since he saw some room for improvement on certain details. In this short video, he goes through the mods, how and why. In total, the modifications added about 130 grams to the total weight. Worth it? YES.
About the tent:
Naturehike Cloud Up 2 is a 2 person backpacking/trekking tent. I features a free-standing double-Y pole structure out of aluminium, a practical pack size and a vestibule large enough to cook in.
However - the "2 person" statement is only true, if you are 2 people without any gear. BUT, it is a perfect size for 1 person with a larger rucksack (and/or a dog of a non-horse sized breed).
The double-Y pole creates a tall ridge, although narrow, so the inner space is reminiscent of a classic A-frame/Ridge tent. Despite the shape, the tent can withstand wind in a good manner, and the guy lines works really well in anchoring it down further.
The 20D Nylon version has a 4000 mm hydrostatic head and the tent has a total weight (including the footprint/ground mat) of ~1.8 kg, while the 210T polyester version has a 3000 mm hh and is about 300 grams heavier (but also cheaper).
It has an inner-first pitching, BUT it can also be pitched outer-first since the footprint has clips to attach the flysheet as a tarp. In that configuration the inner tent can be retrofitted from the inside. It takes a bit more time, but it's a handy feature when the rain is pouring down.
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