Naturehike Mongar 2 Tent - The BEST 2 Person 3 Season BUDGET Tent?

[@KristianH1986]

i got mine off temu with a voucher for £82 !!! absolute steal

[@udance4ever]

this video is giving me peace of mind after ordering it a few hrs ago! i had a tough time choosing between a Mongar 15D and a Cloud Up 10D & decided this would be nicer for any friend/guest who dares to camp with me :) vertical walls, double doors & double vestibules are all very supportive in this light. ive read thru all the comments & definitely targeting summer w this tent. however, my body does indeed run cold so im sure a Cloud Up will be a welcome addition to the family when i decide to go on my 2nd solo backpacking expedition at some point! i "lost" my 2P tent back in 2003 so its a big deal to finally replace it! ive been hobbling by car camping in a 6P the last 10 years (and technically a 1P bivy ive used once it got me so claustrophobic!). im so done lugging a monster around or being in a coffin & look forward to being a wee bit more nimble & spontaneous w my new Mongar!

[@udance4ever]

UPDATE: I ended up returning the Mongar 2 & a Cloud Wing 2 for an REI Flash 2 on sale. I really really wanted to go w Naturehike but they changed the design of the Mongar rainfly so it clips to the inner tent which means you can no longer put the Mongar up as a shade structure :( I nudged Naturehike to consider doing what REI did & having duplicate clips on the footprint (hope they follow through!) I really wanted to like the Cloud Wing 2 - it was amazingly easy to set up but I didn't realize the rainfly is permanently attached to the inner tent so it became an immediate dealbreaker. I think if the Cloud Up 10D was still available, I would have seriously kept it. at the end of the day, the Flash 2 is only 3 lbs 4 oz (all in w 6 oz footprint) - this is a 5 oz premium over the Cloud Wing 2 w many of the features of the Mongar 2 (vertical walls, double doors/vestibules) w a 1 year return policy (!). mind you, the Flash 2 was a $100 premium (separate footprint was $33) over the Cloud Wing 2 which made me go over my $200 budget by 40% so it's an investment at this point! ive taken the Flash on my 2nd solo expedition 2 weeks ago & def a happy I got it - ask me again in May 2024 though! 😁

[@morgantrias3103]

I have this tent and I simply adore it. Iit's easy to open doors with no drips into the tent, two doors make it practical for two people, the interior doesn't feel too cramped, there's tones of ventilation, and it's just a pleasure to pitch. The only flaw is the all mesh inner gets cold even in autumn. It's got brilliant ventilation and headroom during the day but this means it's chilly at night. Gotta have a good sleeping bag!

[@BackpackingUK]

I just wish they did a solid version, they'd sell loads of these then!

[@morgantrias3103]

@@BackpackingUK Yeah, I think it's just not right for UK weather. What would be good was if they made a warmer inner like the Star River one and sold it seperately, as is I think I'm going to get a Cloud Up 2 for colder weather/solo. because the large headspace in the Mongar also makes it colder and I have the 15d nylon one which probably doesn't help.

[@erikmortensen1091]

I use the Mongar 2 tent. Have used it for 3 years now and am extremely satisfied. Have used it for a cycling holiday in Denmark in all kinds of weather. I use the top pocket in the inner tent to dry towels during the day and is also a good storage space. However, I have a problem with the inner tent in that the zipper is stuck in the fabric and it is impossible to get rid of it. One part of the zipper bulges out. Does anyone have a link to pages how I can fix it myself. I'm probably not the only one with this problem. A good piece of advice is to be careful when using the zipper and possibly hold with one hand and pull the zipper with the other!!!!! Thanks for this review.!!

[@StuartSuper79]

I’ve got a NatureHike Cloud Up 2 in Forest Green & it’s a fantastic tent just big enough for one person & my gear & backpack. But I would like something bigger one day & this Mongar looks like it might be ideal.

[@BackpackingUK]

You’ve got a great tent in the best colours. The Mongar 2 is definitely a 3 season tent but it’s nice and roomy and perfect for warmer weather.

[@michaelnicholson1817]

Hello great video, I'm struggling to pick either cloud up 2 forest Green or this Mongar tent. Irl be camping in spring and summer mainly. Which one would you go for ?

[@alexandreguillendesouza8596]

Amazing videos. The problem is that Naturehike has too many good options. I'm looking for a all around all year tent and can't decide between Mongar, Cloud Peak and Cloud Up. Cloud Up appears to be more weather resistant than Mongar but Mongar has more "utilities”. And the Peak appears to be even more weather resistant and sturdy, and with great vestibules, but some complain about the zippers, I'm inclined to buy the Peak because of the vestibules, sturdiness and weather resistant. What do you think? 🤔

[@BackpackingUK]

For year round use I’d go for either the Cloud Up or Cloud Peak. The Cloud Peak is the better tent but it weighs more. If you can handle the extra weight then go Cloud Peak 👍

[@alexandreguillendesouza8596]

@@BackpackingUK thanks!!! I'll be training to handle a lot of extra weight, especially water! Great videos, especially when you put the link of the product. One of the reasons that I like your videos, it's budget friendly specially in my country where I need to import everything, and after paying taxes and shipping the product costs 2x more.

[@martinrodriguez4645]

Very good review, I wonder if it is possible to set the rainfly whithout the footprint by connecting the poles to the grommets and then , if it is raining you attach the rest of the tent from inside. Have you tried that ?? Is it possible ? would be a nice option if its raining

[@BackpackingUK]

I suppose if you did a bit of clipping and unclipping and fiddling about you may be able to do it. Personally, I’d probably just rest the fly on top of the inner and / or poles if it was raining, that would stop most of the rain. Good idea though, I’ll check it out.

[@justvin7214]

Yes, you can. You can clip the fly corners to the pole ends and then hang the inner up under the fly, then clip the inner corners over the pole ends without having to unclip the fly corners.

[@krystianzaniewski6594]

Great review! Thanks. Need some advice please as thinking between Mongar ,Cloud up2, Cloud Peak. Need a tent for hiking between April- mid October, mostly 1 person, sometimes 2 people.

[@BackpackingUK]

Mongar is much more of a summer tent. Cloud Peak 2 is really spacious but the heaviest with a large pack size. Cloud Up 2 is great if you can live with the small vestibule.

[@foxtonstreet]

Trying to decide between this and the cloud up 2. This seems ile a better design and only slightly heavier.

[@BackpackingUK]

The Mongar 2 looks cool and has more features. However, it is much more of a 3 season tent. The Cloud Up 2 tent is still a really nice tent but it's more resistant to the weather. Personally, I would say the decision depends on how you're going to use it. If it's just good weather camping I'd go for the Mongar 2. If you want a year-round all-weather tent I'd go Cloud Up 2. Hope this helps 👍

[@foxtonstreet]

@@BackpackingUK thanks for that, didn't realise. What about the cloud 2 makes it more weather resilient?

[@BackpackingUK]

Just the way the fly sheet meets the ground and the way it pegs down. With the Mongar 2 if there was a chilly breeze it would come into the tent. However, this would be a huge benefit in the summer months.

[@leigh6417]

Check out the nature hike nebula 2, probably my favourite outer pitch tent atm with a huge ventilation window on the roof.

[@BackpackingUK]

I've got one, I'll be reviewing it soon. I call it a summer version of a Cloud Peak 2!

[@WillandTed]

Great review! Would you think this is big enough for a couple (I'm 6 foot and quite broad shouldered, partner is 5'3 and petite) and a German Shepherd? Love the design of the two doors and vestibules on this one but not sure if a 3 man tent would be more comfortable?

[@BackpackingUK]

Unfortunately, I would say it would be too small.

[@TALKCalgary]

If your 6ft it's going to be way too small. Ultimately this is a Chinese most suitable for smaller people or children. That said, as long as you don't want to sit up in it you could manage to sleep in it.

[@dimitrz2000]

You should rain test this for that perfect review ☺️

[@BackpackingUK]

My mate has used it in normal rain and it performed really well. No idea about heavy rain though!

[@andy060492]

I've had mine in moderately heavy rain and it held up well, bit of condensation but I did have the fly as close to the ground as possible so that is probably why. I wouldn't want to use it in cold weather though as the inner is nearly all mesh.

[@ririeranggasari]

My local store has the mongar 1 listed. Looking forward to your review of it

[@BackpackingUK]

I’ve never heard of a Mongar 1, I’d be really interested in it. Do you have a link?

[@ririeranggasari]

@@BackpackingUK i think some of the review say that it's a special modification 🤔 i'll look it up on aliexpress and send u the link. From what i could see it's very similar to the mongar 2 but only 1 door and slimmer

[@ririeranggasari]

I cant seem to post a link here so I sent it via instagram message

[@jamiebeth4553]

Just received mine. So excited to use it 🙂

[@BackpackingUK]

Great choice!

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

It is RnD of the MSR Hubba Hubba NX2 tent,,, but at a fraction of the cost.... I think this tent is super value and proven repeatedly by people in heavy rain and wind.

[@BackpackingUK]

It's definitely a MSR rip off but who cares, it's just over £100!

[@soggz4246]

Hi Andy. The top pole is upside down,mate. Regards

[@BackpackingUK]

Correct, at the time I didn’t know how Eagle eyed you lot were 😂

[@soggz4246]

@@BackpackingUK I didn’t get where I was today,by not being eagle eyed,you know…🤣😉

[@andrzejplocki6438]

This is a great review. I was erring between this and the MSR Elixir 2, but I think this has sold it to me.

[@BackpackingUK]

It's almost the same tent but for a fraction of the money. Yes, it weighs more and the pack size is larger but the cost difference is huge.

[@andrzejplocki6438]

@@BackpackingUK Absolutely, and tbh if I was that concerned about weight I'd probably drink less beer :-)

[@boltsfl4923]

How good do you think this would be in colder weather/winter? The whole of the inner is mesh, so surely draft comes through the gap under the flysheet?

[@BackpackingUK]

This is definitely a 3 season tent. Personally, I wouldn’t use it in winter.

[@trevorhill1577]

The wind whistles underneath the fly as it stands quite high off the ground and the bathtub on the inner is low. Good in warmer months and for keeping condensation down, but chilly in Winter.

[@dailychill-out9414]

hi how stable is tent with strong wind ?

[@BackpackingUK]

Ok at best. I’d say none of the Naturehike tents are particularly suited to strong wind.

[@mslollieplop]

Really helpful Thankyou! X

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

I got one and love it.

[@BackpackingUK]

Great for this time of year too!

[@udance4ever]

and this time of year has rolled back around ;)

[@TheMaecki]

Would it be possible to pitch the outer only? Also, does NH has a "copy" of MSR Freelite 1 tent? Thanks.

[@daleyoutdoors]

Great video mate 👍 The tent looks great! I went for the NatureHike Cloud Up 2 as I couldn’t see many reviews of this. Wish they did it in a green or khaki colour as well 😬Ben

[@BackpackingUK]

I know what you mean about colours. It’s a really smart tent. However, I wouldn’t really want to use it in winter 🥶. I think the Cloud Up’s would be better in all weathers.

[@derekhughes4028]

I went for the Cloud up 2 as well.I do have the Vik 2 but I always fancied the Mongar but it was really similar to the Vik. So I’ve just come back after a 4 day hike with the Cloud up and felt it a wee bit tight towards the top so I’m now thinking I may buy this tent as they now do it in an army green. The Cloud up was brilliant in the rain and wild camping, solid it is but with the Mongar having that crossbar I think the extra headroom would be worth it.

[@augustinenuing2577]

Nice review sir..how bout summer camping?hot weather..which tent do you prefer?the mongar or cloud up?

[@BackpackingUK]

100% Mongar in summer!

[@HuzJorDedi]

Is this light gray color good to choose, regarding inside light and bugs or to go with darker versions?

[@BackpackingUK]

This is light gray. However, they do a dark-ish green version now that I much prefer.

[@arkeez1181]

@@BackpackingUK The dark-is green version is not made in Nylon 20D, it's polyester 210T which is heavier, unfortunately.

[@andyday4724]

Hi great vid,,I’ve not long subscribed to yourself,,anyway I purchased last week the naturehike mongar 3 man,,brilliant tent,,,but I’ve just 10 mins ago ordered off Amazon the Forceatt 2 man tent for the Autumn/ winter for £76.99 ,,seriously give it a look the veiws and on utube are excellent mate,, I’m guessing it’s a naturehike sideline!!

[@BackpackingUK]

Funny you say that, I recently recommended the Forceatt in my Amazon video when I was looking for wild camping gear to get my mate started off. Both cracking tents!

[@andyday4724]

@@BackpackingUK yeh but theirs 2 types,,the 1 I’ve ordered has the 1main frame with a Y a each end and a cross bar,or the othe type has 2 long separate bars and 2 cross bars,,not so good mate,,

[@grahamscothern4319]

Hi mate great review I have cloud peak 2 which I love what the best one ? Atb Graham

[@BackpackingUK]

The Cloud Peak 2 is definitely the best tent overall. However, I would say the Mongar 2 is probably a better summer tent.

[@grahamscothern4319]

@@BackpackingUK Cheers love the reviews you do on all the gear and your cooking ideas Atb Graham

[@andyday4724]

Hi,, I received the forceatt 2 man 3/4 season tent in the grey/wine colour,,,,what a tent👌👌👌 I would definitely put it close to 4 season,you can really pull the fly down to the ground, the inner mesh is really close woven and thick if that makes sense and the bottom up to the mesh is about just under half material which helps with the draft of course,, but their are 2 types of frames,,the 1 I recommend is the single pole with the y at each end and 1 single cross bar,,Amazon haven’t got that colour anymore but they do have different colours and the price has gone up slightly,,,, anyway on a different note,you seem to be the man in the know,,I’m after a 4/5 season sleeping bag,,NOT MUMMY STYLE ,,synthetic,,I car camp so weight isn’t a problem,, I’m thinking around £100 can you help?? Cheers Andy

[@BackpackingUK]

Sounds like an excellent tent! I was trying to find 4 season rectangular sleeping bags for my mate. They're really hard to come by as nearly all 4 season bags are mummy style. I'll have another look and let you know 👍

[@andyday4724]

@@BackpackingUK cheers thankyou

[@lizvickers7156]

It's all open at the bottom. You can see the grass underneath. Is that because you haven't brought it down low enough or is it like that anyway.

[@BackpackingUK]

It’s a 3 season tent, the fly isn’t supposed to go to the ground. This helps with ventilation in warmer weather.

[@lizvickers7156]

@@BackpackingUK if you go out in Nice sunny weather and it turns bad with heavy rain, surely you will get water coming through.

[@LuisECP]

I love this tent, look like you love it too :), look sexy and nice, but I think I going to buy the NatureHike Cloud Up 2 because I plan to go camp alone in montains in the Peruvian Andes, the weather is not so cold but the wind is dry and cold in the evening. About cloud 2 don't like the zipper.

[@BackpackingUK]

The Cloud Up 2 is also very light for a 2 person tent and definitely has more weather protection.

[@walkandcamp]

Thanks for the review Andy.

[@BackpackingUK]

No worries, hope it helps!

[@walkandcamp]

@@BackpackingUK yes, that tent is on my 'might get' list, so your review was well timed. Cheers

[@BackpackingUK]

As a 3 season tent I would say it is excellent. I wouldn't want to be in it if it's really cold though or if there are chilly winds in the air. Other than that it's a super tent and an absolute bargain!

[@walkandcamp]

@@BackpackingUK I've included it in an article I'm writing about tents for tall people, as it looks like it would be good for that too.

[@BackpackingUK]

I’m sure my Naturehike Cloud Up 1 is 235mm long. That will suit really tall people!

[@heikorieger5402]

is it nearly freestanding like the msr?

[@BackpackingUK]

Yes, completely freestanding. You can pick it up and move it around.

[@pootlingalong8928]

Too much mesh to be really useful in UK climate, and wouldn’t personally like a silver / grey tent. If it was green and had more solid sides like the MSR Hubba Hubba, I’d go for it .

[@BackpackingUK]

They now make the Mongar 2 in Green. That would be my first choice too. It won't be much colder than the MSR but it's about 1/4 of the price!

[@devidwobinson8747]

The tent doesn’t provide much warmth and the mesh actually helps wick away moisture

[@yawnone]

Hey, thanks for the reviews! I’m hesitant right now on which one I’m gonna buy. I want a lightweight tent for camping with my little boy. What would you recommend ? Mongar 15D or cloud up 2 20D? Mongar is a bit larger but 200g heavier and a bit pricier. It looks better comfortwise though. What would you chose? Thanks

[@BackpackingUK]

The Cloud Up 2 is a better tent in various weather conditions, the Mongar 2 is definitely for nights where it doesn't get too cold. The Cloud Up 2 has one front door so is more difficult to get in and out of. However, the Cloud Up 2 is definitely lighter. Both have lots of space and I rate them highly. If it's just summer use I'd go for Mongar 2 but otherwise I'd opt for the Cloud Up 2. Main thing is you've chosen two great tents!

[@yawnone]

@@BackpackingUK thanks i won’t bring my kids to camp during winter anyway. I think I’ll go with the mongar 2 15D version. Cloud up looks tiny if you’re 2 persons inside. Would use it solo but I already own a lanshan1 . Maybe I could even buy the awning for the mongar and sleep under it if I bring both kids. There’s a nice promo on the mongar on ali right now at 106£ shipped👍🏻

[@yawnone]

And now I just saw the star river2 that has a better inner tent🤦🏻‍♂️

[@BackpackingUK]

In my opinion the best Naturehike tent is the Cloud Peak 2. They’re got them on eBay in the UK for £149. They weigh a bit more but it’s got Hilleberg design features. Cracking tent!

[@yawnone]

@@BackpackingUK thanks I’ll go have a look at this one… anyway I’ll wait for the next good promo before summer and hope that they upgrade the mongar with a star river inner🤣

[@mako5708]

Hi, please what is the length of packeed tent poles? If they can fit into the side pocket of the Osprey Kestrel 48 backpack :) ... thanks.

[@BackpackingUK]

It's my mates tent so I'll have to check with him. The overall size is 50cm long. My Cloud Up 1 poles fit in my Kestrel 48 but not my Cloud Peak 2 poles.

[@chrisunpluggedable]

Great review. Thanks!

[@BackpackingUK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@xjessukx]

3f ul gear also do a version with a solid inner great tents for the money

[@BackpackingUK]

I see a lot of people go for 3F UL Gear. Similar to Naturehike, it's really good value for money. There are some fantastic options out there that prove you don't have to spend a fortune to get a great tent!

[@janpieter14]

The 50cm length is an issue for me, can you pack it more thightly to make it closer to 40cm in length?

[@BackpackingUK]

Most packed length dimensions are governed by the length of the poles. Packing more tightly only effects width.

[@ryandevlin4983]

What do you find better this mongar 2 or your jackal 2 I'm stuck in between the both and don't know what to buy

[@BackpackingUK]

In my opinion Naturehike tents are much nicer than OEX tents and they tend to be lighter too. The Jackal II tent could be used all year round whereas I think the Mongar 2 is more of a 3 season tent. If you are not planning on camping in the snow, high winds or when it's really cold I would go for the Mongar 2. Likewise, if you want to camp throughout the year in any conditions I'd say the Jackal II. Hope this helps!

[@ryandevlin4983]

@@BackpackingUK I do like the style and look of the mongar 2 aswell and won't really be going in winter so thanks for the feedback think my mind is set on the naturehike. Love the videos aswell keep it up. Thanks Ryan.

[@andyday4724]

Oh theirs only 1 left I highly recommend it,,just 1 thing it doesn’t come with Mat ,,it’s the grey /red wine £76.99 sold by LETIAN DIRECT on Amazon ,,

[@yorkshireman6650]

Not bad at all really great price too

[@BackpackingUK]

It really is a true bargain. The only thing I would say is that it's definitely a 3 season tent, there's a lot of ventilation.

[@laxuscloud2495]

Mongar or cloud up or cloud peak, which is better in handling cold and windy weather condition?

[@BackpackingUK]

Mongar 2 is more of a summer tent. Cloud Up and Cloud Peak are definitely 3+ season tents so better in the cold. Cloud Up is probably slightly better in the wind and Cloud Peak is slightly warmer both there's not much between these two. I'd say it's more about if you want a lighter tent (Cloud Up) or a roomier tent (Cloud Peak).

[@laxuscloud2495]

@@BackpackingUK thank you so so much this helped me a lot.

[@TALKCalgary]

The biggest problem with this tent is it has a very low roof hight so unless your a little person or a child your not going to be able to sit up in it.

[@elfuegogaming8471]

Which do you prefer in all seasons star river 2 or mongar 2?

[@BackpackingUK]

The Star River 2 will be better outside summer.

[@peterbrooks562]

Andy. What is the brand of jacket you have on?

[@BackpackingUK]

It's the Berghaus Privitale 2.0 fleece. It's what I would call a technical fleece.

[@peterbrooks562]

@@BackpackingUK thanks. Keep up the great content. We loved here in Australia. Have you thought about a link to your current favourite hiking kit.

[@udance4ever]

​@@BackpackingUK what is a technical fleece? excuse my being a noob!

[@TheKpatyh]

Difference in condensation between mongar and cloud up?

[@BackpackingUK]

Mongar is much better ventilated. The drawback is it’s colder in cooler conditions. Obviously, this drawback becomes a positive when it’s warmer! Personally, I think the Naturehike tents are pretty good when it comes to condensation.

[@tash_outdoors]

I’ve got this tent and absolutely love it!! Thanks for all the information! 🏕

[@BackpackingUK]

I think it’s a cracking tent and an absolute bargain too!

[@carloscarvalho1961]

Is is not very similar to the Lone Rider ADV tent?

[@BackpackingUK]

This is based on the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 tent. I know there are other copies of the MSR tent too.

[@rodscapuyanjr.4610]

Mongar can it fit inside osprey kestrel 38?

[@BackpackingUK]

Yes but it’s best to pack the poles out of the main bag.

[@rodscapuyanjr.4610]

@ thank you! You have any video on how to pack the mongar smaller?

[@gustaveriksson9091]

Hi. Have you used the tent in colder weather?

[@BackpackingUK]

Yes, it's not great. I would avoid this tent for winter camping.

[@gustaveriksson9091]

@@BackpackingUK thanks. I will mostly hiking in Summer and spring, maybe 0 c degrees like coldest. Do you think it's good enough? Otherwise the starriver sounds nice.

[@spacecandi22]

I want to buy this but I’ve just bought the thickest trekology matc which is 12cm deep. Is my face going to be squashed into the inner?

[@BackpackingUK]

No, definitely not. The sides are high 👍

[@joshbaker8353]

Wouldn't this be extremely cold in say 5 degree weather?

[@BackpackingUK]

100% yes!

[@joshbaker8353]

@@BackpackingUK cheers andy!

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

Did you get one of these then ? How do you rate it with regards to your own ?

[@BackpackingUK]

If you check out my latest wild camping video my mate uses the Mongar 2. My opinion remains unchanged, it’s an excellent 3 season tent, you can’t really fault it. It’s only when it’s really cold, wet and windy that the tent starts to struggle.

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

@@BackpackingUK so not a bad weather tent we’re the cloud up 2 does really well in the bad weather 👍

[@BackpackingUK]

Exactly. Cloud Up 2 or Cloud Peak 2 are much better bad weather options.

[@syrus3k]

Are you sure you're not associated with Naturehike or Collins outdoors? Spotted this video on their website

[@BackpackingUK]

I now have an affiliation which I’m open about. That started because we bought tents like this with our own money. I’ve never been paid to review a product but I now have affiliate links with some brands. I don’t hide it.

[@bidufree]

Hi. Is the tent really 210 cm long? Naturehike tents tend to be smaller than stated by the producer.

[@BackpackingUK]

I won’t be able to measure this again for sometime but my Cloud Up 1 says 230cm long and that’s huge so that one is probably correct. I’d say 210cm is about right for this.

[@bidufree]

@@BackpackingUK, I'd say you're guessing. :) Many reviewers claim the tent is smaller than 210 cm. And, if the Cloud Up 1 feels huge that's probably because you're not very tall. My guess.

[@BackpackingUK]

Check out my Cloud Up 1 review. I've got a 185cm mat in there and there's loads of room left. Remember they take their dimensions from the longest point. The tents taper inwards so people keep measuring the tents wrongly and then blame Naturehike for their incompetence. Next time it's up I'll measure it 👍 And yes, at 5'8" everything feels big to me 😂

[@bidufree]

@@BackpackingUK Thanks! So your 185cm mat + roughly 25-30 cm gives about 215cm for the Cloud Up 1. I'm 6'4" so ever cm counts for me. :)

[@twiggyinc1]

I'm looking at this tent for bikepacking but also double up a tent for me and my daughter. The packed size won't fit in the handlebar bag and / or between the drops of my bike (approx 42-45 cm). Thank you for taking a shot of the contents as I plan to separate into few bags across the bike and also spread the weight. But it's hard to tell the length of the longest parts but do you think this tent would be good to separate into smaller bags and any suggestions? Thanks in advance

[@BackpackingUK]

Take a look at the Naturehike Cloud Up 2. I think that packs up smaller?

[@justvin7214]

I imagine you're already sorted but the Mongar 2 poles come with their own bag and they measure just under 45cm.

[@Captain-mp4ne]

Hi,I have the 15d ultralight version,the 20d version packs down just as small if you compress it and take the poles out.it fits between my bars perfectly.

[@Il_II_lI]

How many pegs are included?

[@BackpackingUK]

I'm fairly sure it's 10.

[@TheArc_KC]

Best 3 Naturehike tents (in my opinion) with links. : 1. Mongar 2 : www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0719SWNCT/ref=ox_sc_act_image_5?smid=A2KXWTO97XCISV&psc=1 2. Naturehike Cloud up 2 (ultralight version 10D) : www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GCFLD8M/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A3JOZTY99ZO5BJ&psc=1 3. Naturehike Opalus: www.amazon.com/Naturehike-Opalus-Lightweight-Camping-Backpacking/dp/B07B2PHP5B?ref_=ast_sto_dp Mongar 2 good for overall camping, wind resistance is very nice. Good for one person and all of their gear, pretty roomy; lots of headspace. (about 4lb with all included accessories). Can fit two person. Cloud up 2, good for one person. Nice wind resistance, less headspace unlike the Mongar. Two person can be pretty cramped. Good for ultralight backpacking (2.5 pounds; ultralight version). Recommend if you want ultralight backpacking. Opalus : Lots of room and headspace, can fit 3 person comfortably. Good for long trips, it can store a lot of gear and provides you comfort. Winter camping with this might be a little breezy and cold because of all of the mesh.

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@udance4ever]

what are you trimming off to save 1.15 lbs on the 10D Cloud Up 2? the packed weight is 3.65 & it would be a dream to get it to 2.5 lbs as this would be .5 lighter than my 1P bivy!

[@BackpackingUK]

The tent can be purchased here: amzn.to/3tUAq2m on the Amazon Prime Naturehike UK Store or buy from Camperlists (£104) here: www.camperlists.com/collections/naturehike-gear/products/naturehike-mongar-2?ref=azpizuhxua

[@DieTabbi]

Nice tent but the inner get wet if pitch up in rain and I camp a lot with my bike in rain. I search a good inexpensive tent pitch up outer first

[@BackpackingUK]

The Cloud Up range is the same. However, the Cloud Peak pitches the inner and outer together so a good option if you get stuck in the rain. I should add it literally takes 2 minutes to pitch the inner on the Mongar 2.

[@spacecandi22]

@@BackpackingUK was just about to purchase this tent thanks to your video…just to clarify, is it not possible to pitch outer first to save the inner getting wet?

[@McCaff62]

You can pitch the flysheet first .The inner just clips on later.

[@deanwood1338]

@@spacecandi22 put the poles into the supplied ground sheet, the attach the fly to poles, the crawl inside and attach the bedroom.

[@kaikart123]

There is an even cheaper 210T version of this

[@BackpackingUK]

Yes, just remember the 210T versions are heavier. It only really matters if you're backpacking.

[@kaikart123]

@@BackpackingUK Yep, and I heard the 210T version is more UV resistant, I don't know if this is true

[@mrmods7912]

Id never buy any of these cheap Chinese naturehike tents ever again... I've had three and they are absolute rubbish...... They may look good but that's about it! Save your money and buy a proper tent!

[@BackpackingUK]

What exactly do you mean ‘rubbish’. I hate comments with no specifics.

[@mrmods7912]

@@BackpackingUK They are just cheap copies of proper branded tents... The materials they use are cheap .. The zips are terrible.. They are just banking on people buying them because of the price! The cloud peak 2 is a terrible designed tent yet people keep buying it! The doors face the same direction which is useless for cooking when the direction of the wind and rain changes... The hood is a joke and leaks water into the vestibule!

[@davidcressey]

How does it compare to the cloud peak 2?

[@BackpackingUK]

The Cloud Peak 2 is definitely a warmer tent, it's also larger too but weighs slightly more. The Mongar 2 is the perfect tent when the weather is nice.