The Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 is a 2-man, 3-season+ tent that is very similar to the Hilleberg Allak 2 dome tent.
It is:
- Free-standing and stable
- Resistant to most kinds of weather (e.g. wind, rain, snow, cold)
- Fast and easy to pitch on many surfaces (e.g. hard dirt, rock, sand)
- Roomy enough for 2 people - with large headroom, 2 large vestibules and 2 doors
- Relatively lightweight
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This video provides a good overview of this tent.
Specifications:
- 3x 7001 aluminium alloy poles
Outer
- 20D Sil-nylon ripstop rainfly (PU4000MM)
- 20D canopy "hat" which covers the vents at the apex
- Tieouts with guylines and line tensioners
- 1 guy point halfway up each pole "leg"
- Some mid-panel tieouts
- Door storm flaps with velcro closure
- Green and violet colour options
Inner
- Linked but separable inner / outer tent
- 20D Sil-nylon (PU4000MM) bathtub floor and sides, that becomes B3 polyester mesh halfway up
- T-zip doors on each side that run the width of the inner + a top runner zipper
- Elastic straps to pull the upper inner wall outwards, keeping it vertical and taut
- 2 inner mesh pockets
Pros
- Good stitching throughout, taped seams
- Rainfly can be pitched standalone
- Good stability vs hubbed tents where the sides can push in
- Stands up to a lot of wind and can handle some snow
- Partial mesh inner might provide better ventilation
- Straight poles can be easily upgraded with heavy duty versions
- Good option for bicycle touring
Cons
- Mesh inner and 20D material makes this tent unsuited for freezing conditions
- Condensation may drip from the outer into the inner
- There is a gap at the base of the rainfly where snow could get under
- If raining, water will fall drip from the outer door onto the inner when the door is opened
- People over 6ft might need to sleep diagonally
- Sil-nylon inner floor might need silicone "grip" applied to the floor to prevent mats sliding if pitched on a slope
- 2.5kg is relatively heavy - but weight could be saved with different stakes or footprint
- Not very large for 2 people
Differences:
The Hilleberg Allak uses more premium materials..
- DAC Featherlite NSL poles
- 30D "Kerlon 1200" rainfly (5000MM)
- 30D ripstop nylon inner with a 70D "triple PU coated" nylon bathtub floor
and is a true 4-season tent..
- Solid-walled inner with removable mesh-backed panels at the doors and overhead vents
- Poles sleeves on the rainfly ensure it extends fully to the ground, keeping snow and drafts out
... but the Cloud Peak 2:
- Is $800 USD cheaper
- Is ~1kg lighter (2.5kg vs 3.3kg)
- Has 16x included groundhog clone stakes (vs 12 aluminum V-pegs)
- Has an included groundmat (vs an optional $80 USD accessory with the Allak)
Package Contents:
- Fly sheet + Inner tent
- Dome roof
- 3x straight 7001 aluminum poles
- 16x groundhog clone stakes + stake bag
- Dyneema guylines
- Groundmat + bag
- Outer bag
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| Pitch as outer + footprint |
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| Detachable dome cover |
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| Top view, hood on |
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Further Resources
Trek-lite forum:
Naturehike cloud peak 2
Naturehike Cloud Peak Ultra-Light 2 (Polish forum - Google Translated)
Youtube
Naturehike cloud peak first pitch
Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 Tent | Wild camping in the Lake District
How I fit all my backpacking / wild camping gear into my osprey exos 48 backpack
Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 -Unpacking (Russian)
Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 - Review (Russian - use autotranslated subtitles)
Wild Camping Scotland Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 4 Season Tent - setup in the rain
Hilleberg Allak 2
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