The Naturehike Cloud Up 3 is a compact, lightweight and freestanding 3-man tent tent with mesh inner.
It is a dome-style tent with a double hubbed pole configuration, with central spreader pole.
It has a single door and vestibule area.
It fits 2 people in comfort (e.g. including backpacks and large mats) or 3 people fairly closely.
It is a close copy of the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3 tent.
Specifications:
Outer: 225 + 85 (vestibule) x 210 x 116cm
Inner: 215 x 180 x 110cm
This tent is available in two versions:
210T Polyester
- 2.42kg total = 2.1kg (tent & poles) + 200g (stakes & guylines) + 120g (groundmat)
- 210T rainfly (3000MM waterproof rating)
- B3 Breathable Mesh / 210T inner with 150D oxford cloth floor (3000MM waterproofing)
- Orange or green colours
- ~$45 USD less than 20D version
20D Sil-Nylon
- 2.12kg total = 1.8kg (tent & poles) + 200g (stakes & guylines) + 120g (groundmat)
- 20D Sil-Nylon rainfly (4000MM waterproof rating)
- B3 Breathable Mesh / 20D inner with 20D oxford cloth floor (4000MM waterproofing)
- Grey / red colour
- Optional snow/sand skirt version (~$15 USD extra)
Parts & Accessories
- 7001 aluminium alloy poles
- Double zipper on inner door
- Duraflex buckles with adjustment straps (connect rainfly to corners of the inner or groundsheet)
- 3 reflective guylines with cord tensioners
- 12 shock corded aluminum alloy 'V' stakes
Pros
- Quick and easy setup by one person
- 4 inner mesh pockets (located towards the front)
- Poles connected together with elastic cord (including crosspole)
- Reinforced corners
- Silicone taped seams
- Storm flap over zipper
- 'D' shaped inner door that won't fall into your tent
- Interior hook and loops for hanging items
- B3 breathable
mesh provides good ventilation
- Footprint included
- Fast pitch without inner using only the rainfly and groundmat
Cons
- Only space for 2 larger sleeping mats
- 20D version: Sil-Nylon floors can be slippery
- Rainfly not connected to the poles in any way
- Front vestibule needs to be staked out, hard to properly tension
- A bit heavy
- No vents - depending on conditions, condensation could be an issue
Compared with the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3, the Cloud Up 3:
- Is ~500g heavier
- Uses stronger materials (UL3 uses 15D)
- Has better waterproofing (1200MM on the UL3)
- Has a pole is connected directly with the crossbar
- Includes a groundmat (none with UL3)
- Has 12 "groundhog" clone stakes (vs 11 J stakes)
- Has an optional snow/sand skirt
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| Cloud Up 3 inner (20D version) |
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| Fly Creek UL3 inner |
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| Orange version (210T) |
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| Green version (210T) |
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| Cloud Up 3 relative dimensions |
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| Cloud Up 3 dimensions (top down) |
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| Looking into tent (20D version) |
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| Hub and crossbar design |
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| Pole clip and hook |
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| Mesh storage pockets |
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| Duraflex buckle |
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| Seam Sealed |
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| 20D version with snow skirt |
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Further Resources
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3
Trailspace reviews
Rei reviews
Rei reviews #2
Youtube
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3 Ultra Light Tent/ Bug Out Shelter
Only The Lightest, Ch 109: Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3 Tent Review
Naturehike Cloud Up 3
Amazon product page (affiliate link)
Youtube
NatureHike Cloud-Up Ultralight 3 Person Backpacking Tent...
NatureHike Cloud 3 Ultralight
Naturehike Cloud UP3 Lightweight Tent...
Barraca Naturehike Cloud 3 (Review) (Portuguese language, assembly of orange 210T version)
Naturehike Cloud 3 oppsett (fast assembly of green 210T version)
Naturehike Cloud UP III 3 экспресс установка в лесу (Russian language, demonstration of 20D version)
ПАЛАТКА Naturehike Cloud UP III 3 х местная и кое что еще, часть ІІe (Russian language, weighing of 20D version)
Misc
Polyester vs. nylon in tents
Nemo page about Nylon vs Polyester
Reddit
Sliding around in Tent
