Domex Ascent 2 Hiking Tent Review
Small tents can be fiddly to set up but the Ascent is very easy. Simply lay down the tent, put together the aluminium poles, and connect them together. Then lastly throw the fly over then slide the corners together, and finish if off by placing the light weight pegs around to hold it down in strong wind.
I know that sounds simple, but honestly it really is that quick and easy to set up and take down.
Some nights during Summer I left the fly off, as it was a hot night with no rain predicted, and the tent inner kept the pesky mosquito's at bay. The Ascent packs down really well. With a 2.2kg packed weight this three season tent is hardly a chore to carry.
Specifications
- Tent fly: 20D 400T double ripstop nylon, 2000 mm polyurethane / silicone coated, Stealth Seam welded seams.
- Canopy: 20D polyester mesh / 20D 380T breathable double ripstop nylon.
- Poles: 2 hub alloy pole frame with additional cross pole. Sections of each pole are interconnected by bungee cord. Pole specification: 7001 T6 9.5 mm aluminium alloy.
- Floor: 30D 360T double ripstop nylon, 5000 mm polyurethane / silicone coated, mixture of welded and tape-sealed seams.
- Interior height: 110 cm.
- Floor Dims: 220 cm L x 145 cm W.
- Floor Area: 3.19 m2.
- Doors: 2
- Vestibules: 2. Total Vestibule area 2.05 m2.
- Attached Guy Lines: 4
- Tent pegs: 14 aluminum alloy pegs included
- Pole repair tube (1 supplied): for in-field temporary repair if pole damage occurs.
- Minimum weight*: 1.9 kg
- Packed weight**: 2.2 kg
- Packed Size: 50 cm L x 15 cm diameter
- Capacity: 2 people / 3 smaller people
- Ascent 2 Seasons Rating: 3
*Minimum weight: the combined weights of the essential components to set up the tent (inner tent, tent fly, hubs, guy lines and tent poles).
**Packed weight: the total weight of all of the tent package (inner tent, tent fly, hubs, tent poles, guy lines, pegs, pole repair tube and carry bags). Does not include Footprint 300 g.
