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Kelty Salida 2 Backpacking 2 Person Tent
Winner of the 2011 Backpacker Magazine Editor's Choice AwardsDimensions: 88 by 55 by 43 inches (L x W x H)Poles: 2 DAC Pressfit aluminumFreestanding designTaped seams on ripstop nylon floor and rainproof dome flyMesh wall panels provide adequate ventilation with minimal condensationFloor area measures 30.5 square feet with an additional 10-foot vestibuleThree-season, two-person backpacking tentWeighs 3 pounds, 12 ounces unpackagedWeatherproof and sturdy in the stormiest conditions
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5 Reddit comments about Kelty Salida 2 Backpacking 2 Person Tent:

u/AlternativelyYouCan · 10 pointsr/Survival

Take a look at the Kelty Salida 2 is what my search-fu came up with.

Originally I was going to recommend the REI Half Dome 2. I've had mine for years. You can shave weight by ditching a ground cloth if you want but the weight over all is a bit higher than you commented.

Your price range will drive the options available, your weight requirement will limit that even more. If you want to use this as a Bug out type tent keep in mind the quality, uses and durability of what you're buying. I do understand a sealable tent is good to keep out bugs and weather.

My personal BOB 'tent' is:

  • an army poncho as the tent (Doubles as a...poncho/shade/rain catchment/litter/sack)
  • with some special fit poles (to turn it into a free standing tent)
  • coupled with a multiple use casualty blanket [edit] as the ground sheet, can also wrap up in it too. It can be used for most of the same uses as the poncho.[/edit]
  • a modified poncho liner (I added zippers around it and in the middle to make it more like a sleeping bag. You could use a heavier duty SOL Bivvy instead
  • and a Therm-a-rest Z Lite which can be used as a seat too.

    I've used all of the above in various weather and stayed warm and dry. Colder weather I'd just keep a few layers of clothing on. Warmer weather I'd just layout on top of the poncho liner and be just fine. I do like the ability to just jump the fuck up and go into action without being impeded by zippers.
u/AdventurousAtheist · 4 pointsr/CampingandHiking

I actually had experience with the Grand Mesa 2!

I would advise against it. Kelty is a great brand, but that tent has some flaws. The door being on the end makes entry and exit somewhat difficult especially with the fly on, the vestibule is small, and the ends of the tent are angled very small. I'm 5'11" and my head and toes touched both ends of the tent and that was without any sleeping pad underneath which would have made it worse.


I ended up returning it and buying a Kelty Salida 2 and I love it. It's a 2 person tent, 4.5lbs, with side entry and therefore a larger vestibule, longer than the Grand Mesa 2, and it has mesh all around the top so it ventilates very well. I would highly recommend it. I've been in it in temperatures from 30 to 100 degrees and I've been comfortable. I think it would be a good fit for what you are seeking. It's selling on Amazon for $116.


http://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Salida-Backpacking-Person-Tent/dp/B004HRP1CY

u/Rept4r7 · 2 pointsr/backpacking

I have the Kelty Salida 2 and love it. It is a little over your price (I think it is like $140 atm) but is a quality tent that is only 4 pounds 8 oz. That one you linked to doesn't look that great.

u/1josh13 · 1 pointr/Augusta

Thanks!

I was looking at one of the Jetboil systems for cooking. I cant decide if I want the Flash or one of the bigger ones. Do you have any experience with that?

For a tent I was looking at a Kelty Salida 2 person tent

For water I am not to concerned with purification. I want to start with just one night out camps, so I should be able to carry the water I need for the hike in, camp, hike out with me. I dont know if this is enough but I was looking to carry it all in a MSR Deluxe Dromedary Bag

As far as a backpack, I have no idea what I want, how to size them (if thats even important). I dont want something super large, maybe 50-70 range, so I have room to do 3-4 night stays eventually without having to buy a new bag.

u/mk10648 · 1 pointr/camping

Check out the Kelty Salida 2

http://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Salida-Backpacking-Person-Tent/dp/B004HRP1CY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370455422&sr=8-1&keywords=kelty+salida+2

It is mostly a neutral color and holds me (6' 3")
and my gear. Good balance of size, weight and price. I think it was a backpacker editor's choice a few years ago. I like mine.