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Camping · Northrange

Basecamp 2P Shelter

£32910 min read

A freestanding two-person tent that held steady through a 50km/h exposed-ridge test without a single pole flex.

Best For

Exposed, high-wind backcountry camping

The Verdict

Pitch time is under four minutes solo, and the double-wall design kept condensation to a minimum on cold, still nights. If you camp above the treeline more than twice a season, this earns its weight.

Strengths

  • Stable in sustained high wind — tested to 50km/h gusts
  • Fast pitch, even solo, with colour-coded poles
  • Minimal condensation thanks to dual venting

Weaknesses

  • Premium price relative to capacity
  • Vestibule space is tight for two full packs