Remote 2 Tent

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The Remote is a serious tent designed to withstand the most demanding conditions. Excellent poles matched with quality materials for the inner and outer provide strength and confidence while good dimensions make it both practical and livable. 

MSR says

A strong, four-season refuge for two mountaineers, the Remote 2 tent offers the protection you need with the livability that keeps you levelheaded for days or weeks in the harsh alpine. Built to withstand fierce winds and heavy snow loads, the double-wall tent features a sturdy central-support frame and nearly indestructible Easton® Syclone™ poles. New rainfly vents reduce condensation, and snow flaps seal out spindrift. With its spacious interior and gear-harboring vestibule, the Remote 2 tent becomes a secure haven when you’re hunkered down on the side of a mountain.

Our Verdict

MSR’s Remote 2 Tent is an ideal tent for winter, as it is designed to cope with some of the worst conditions you are likely to encounter. The generous dimensions provide a maximum amount of usable internal space, which is particularly welcome when you’re stuck in the tent for extended periods. The design uses two poles to create a solid dome shape that provides fantastic head height. The third pole extends outwards to provide one huge vestibule along with a second good-sized vestibule at the rear so you can store all your winter kit and still have room for cooking and moving around.

The combination of three top quality Easton Syclone poles with a 68D fly sheet and 40D inner and floor provide plenty of strength and weather protection. There are plenty of guy points, all of which have been reinforced, although you will need to add a few extra pegs to those provided if you want to peg out every point. There’s also improved vents on the fly that help reduce condensation.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Robust Design: Unique central-support frame combines with ultra-durable Easton Syclone Poles to withstand severe conditions and heavy snow loads.
• Reinforced Guy-Out Points: Prevent fabric tears and keep double-wall tent well-tensioned in ferocious winds.
• Spacious: Larger floor plan and extra headroom create a generous interior for 2 climbers in bulky winter gear, while the large hooped vestibule with snow flaps shelters climbing equipment.
• Easy Setup: Color-coded pole clips for quick tent setup in any conditions.
• Additional Features: New rainfly vents reduce condensation, DuraShield™-coated, taped bathtub floor; two internal pockets; multiple reflective guy points.
• Includes: Tent body, rainfly, poles, stakes, guy lines, easy-load, wide-mouth stuff sack, setup instructions.

Specifications

Weights

• Flysheet weighs: 1256g
• Inner tent weighs: 978g
• Poles weigh: 778g
• Total weight: 3012g (excluding pegs and bags)
• Pegs x9 weigh: 132g

Tech Specs

• Capacity: 2
• Doors: 2
• Pack size: 51cm X 17cm (20 x 7in)
• Floor + vestibule: 3.1+2.04 sq m (33+22 sq ft)
• Livable volume: 2108+1104 L (77+39 cu ft)
• Interior peak height: 1.12m (44in)

Materials & Construction

• Poles: 3 Easton Syclone
• Rainfly: 68D ripstop polyester 1500mm polyurethane & DWR
• Canopy: 40D ripstop nylon DWR / 15D polyester micromesh
• Floor: 40D ripstop nylon 10,000mm Durashield polyurethane & DWR

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Tents
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Tent
• When pegs go bad – Everything you need to know about tent pegs
• Are Tent Footprints Worth It?
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