Naturehike 2-man Cloud Up 2 Upgraded tent

$136 USD 'Cloud Up 2 Upgraded' tent

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The Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Upgraded tent is available for $136 USD delivered on Aliexpress.

  • Added rear hub and rainfly vent
  • Pitched: 270 x 150 x 110cm
  • Stowed: 40 x 13cm diameter roll
  • 1.37kg (only tent & poles), 1.73kg total


The original Naturehike Cloud Up 2 is a clone of the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 tent.


It has some drawbacks however:

  • The 'Y' pole design is not freestanding and requires guylines for stability
  • The rainfly can contact the inner when it's windy, reducing inner space and transmitting moisture between the walls
  • The single pole at the rear of the tent reduces vertical space
  • Condensation problems may occur due to the lack of a vent

The Upgraded Cloud Up 2 tent addresses these issues:

  • A double 'Y' pole design (with additional hub) makes the tent freestanding, helping prevent the sidewalls contacting and adding vertical space at the rear of the tent
  • An adjustable rear vent increases airflow and helps prevent condensation
  • Extra mid-panel guy points are added at the sides
  • Improved double hook clips are used (for attaching the inner to the poles)

Otherwise, it remains very similar to the original Cloud Up 2 design (dimensions, materials, packed size).


Cons

  • 140g heavier than the 20D Cloud Up 2 
  • Only available in 20D Sil-Nylon (not available in 210T polyester)
  • Red / Grey colour only 
  • ~$20 USD more expensive than 20D Cloud Up 2
  • No snow skirt option

Front and rear
Modified pole design
Improved hub
Improved double hook clips
Added adjustable vent
Added mid-panel guyline points
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Further resources 

Youtube
Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Ultralight Backpacking TENT REVIEW
Naturehike CloudUp 2 tent updated version quick review