ALPS Mountaineering Extreme 2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season

If you had to choose. Would it be the Alps Mountaineering's

If you had to choose. Would it be the Alps Mountaineering's Extreme 2 or Lynx AL 2 tent. This will be an all purpose backpacking tent for any and all situations.

By: sco100543883
January 19, 2011

I would go for the extreme 2, it's a bit lighter than the lynx, and has a design that will stand up to poor conditions quite a bit better. The downside is that it is quite a bit smaller than the lynx 2, however, it is a totally adequate size for a backpacking tent. From what I gathered, the lynx looks like more of a fair weather, car camping style tent.

By: cmr4492308
March 25, 2011

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Dry and comfy

By: awe4465389
June 29, 2011

Best tent I have owned so far... ;)

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Extreme 2

By: Craig Zurcher
May 26, 2010

Do you carry the floorsaver for this tent?

By: dlaxague1601240
April 9, 2009

I purchased my Extreme 2 footprint from Hutshops.com

By: Craig Zurcher
May 26, 2010

Backcountry does not offer the 'Extreme Floor Saver 2.0'. You should be able to find one on the internet with an MSRP of around $20.

By: BAinUT
April 9, 2009

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More Information

By: kke3079754
May 24, 2010

It would be good to have more information like how much it weighs. When you are back packing this is very important.
Thanks

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By: spb3889378
July 28, 2010

The weight is on the tech specs area on the page... it says its 6 pounds 8 ounces

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flambeau river

By: cte100962241
August 19, 2012

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Tents I have used before were water proof,but the moisture of

Tents I have used before were water proof,but the moisture of dawn was somehow able to get into thse tents. Is this tent having the same problem?
Any one had experience with this tent?
thank you

By: fri100344707
March 19, 2009

Any tent that has a full coverage fly, such as this one, can have condensation problems. Essentially, we put out a tremendous amount of water vapor at night. As the temps drop, that vapor condenses on the interior of the fly, or possibly even the inner wall of the tent, and then can be a problem. A few thoughts, avoid bringing wet gear into your tent... any added moisture will make this problem worse and leave your door open if there isn't a danger of rain. While some tents avoid issues by placing vents in key locations, this ALPs doesn't have those features and the large flat area on the top can encourage drops to collect and fall on the upper mesh, which may eventually lead to a few drops inside the tent. This doesn't mean it's a bad tent, just part of the game. If you really want to avoid the moisture problem, look for a tent with steeper walls (to allow the condensation to run down the sides) or vents in the fly.

By: Joshua Keith
March 23, 2009

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Great tent. Great time.

By: nlludens1020256
March 16, 2009

Used the tent backpack around New Zealand. Lightweight, sets up in minutes, keeps water and insects on the outside looking in. Room for two if you're friendly.

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Vermont

By: awe4465389
June 29, 2011

Solo camping but with the look of a few more... ;)

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By: awe4465389
June 29, 2011

I think this tent is actually the Extreme 3... but alas it gave the illusion that there was more than lil'o' me in there which was reassuring as this tent once up looks large which you would never guess from when you get it folded up. I think for one person it is like a mansion, for two its like being in a motel ;)

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Bomber tent!

By: cmr4492308
March 25, 2011

Check out the carnage surrounding the extreme 2. I couldn't have been happier with how it performed in 60 mph gusts.

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Extreme 2

By: Craig Zurcher
May 26, 2010

Extreme 2

By: Craig Zurcher
May 26, 2010