Coleman Exponent Helios X2 Tent Review
| Categories | coleman 4 person tent |
| Product Code | B001H55L60 |
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| Price | $197.95 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #45514 in Sports & Outdoors
- Brand: Coleman
- Model: 2000000435
- Dimensions: 7.80 pounds
Features
- 4-season tent designed for extreme conditions; tested on Mt. Everest
- Floor size of 87 by 52 inches; sleeps 2
- 70-denier nylon fly with silicone and PU coatings increase wind, weather, and snow-shedding performance
- Air Hercules FC Scandium Poles are made for solid strength and flexibility
- Two big D-shaped doors front and back, and two large vestibules; each vestibule 8 square feet
- 4-season tent designed for extreme conditions; tested on Mt. Everest
- Floor size of 87 by 52 inches; sleeps 2
- 70-denier nylon fly with silicone and PU coatings increase wind, weather, and snow-shedding performance
- Air Hercules FC Scandium Poles are made for solid strength and flexibility
- Two big D-shaped doors front and back, and two large vestibules; each vestibule 8 square feet
Product Description
Co-designed by veteran mountain guide Mike Haugen and tested on Mount Everest, the Coleman Exponent Helios X2 is a four-season tent worthy of the most grueling conditions. Developed to withstand high-altitude environments, the Helios X2 is a two-person modified dome tent. It has a footprint of 87"x52", with two large D-shaped doors and two vestibules that are 8 square feet each. Center height is 41". The Helios tent features four Yunan Atlas Scandium poles; used in high-performance sporting goods as well as military and space applications, the scandium alloy is well-suited to tent poles that must stand up to demanding conditions. A shock-corded floating connector, tapered on each end, joins identical poles, eliminating the need for a fixed insert in either pole. This innovative design allows the poles to flex in an even arc with better distribution of stress, making them stronger and less prone to failure. Structural features include a combination of pole sleeves and quick-clips for quicker setup without compromising strength. Extensive pole coverage with multiple guy-out points provides “bomb shelter" strength to handle snow loads and high-altitude winds. The 70-denier nylon fly sports silicone and polyurethane coatings to increase resistance to wind and weather. Inside pockets provide a handy place to store gear. Pack weight: 7 pounds 10 ounces.
Customer Reviews
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Budget Mountaineering Tent
By A30N
I've owned this tent for 6 months now, using it on average twice a month. I've used it on high-altitude peaks, snow, sleet, rain, mud, sand, high-winds, and high-temperatures. It's stood up phenomenally!Pros- 4 huge pockets inside around the base, each is big enough to hold a Full-sized winter jacket.- 4 small pockets inside up in the corners of the tent, perfect for flashlights, lighters, hats, etc.- 8 main stake out points, plus 4 more for the 2 vestibules, plus 6 guy lines for a total of 20 stake out points.- Can withstand very high winds and heavy snow loads.- 2 large vestibules are big enough to stow 2 people's worth of gear in one vestibule and cook in the other.- 4 strong aluminum poles which are color coded to make setup a breeze.- In hot weather, leave the stakes, rainfly, and 2 poles at home. It's a freestanding 3 lb tent with only 2 poles!- 2 full-size sealable mesh windows, plus 2 more sealable mesh vents at the top. Perfect for sandstorms!- Bright neon orange rainfly is visible from space ( A con for me, I dyed my rainfly black!)Cons- Bulky. Tent, fly, poles and stakes take up 1/3 of my 60 liter backpack. Mostly it's the heavy-duty rainfly.- Takes awhile to setup. 4 poles, 14 tent clips, 8 rainfly clips, and 20 stakes. I only use 8 stakes though.- Poles are not pre-bent. Carefully bend each segment of the 2 silver poles, you don't need to bend the red ones.- Impossible to set this tent up in a rainstorm without getting the inside soaked. Use a tarp between 2 trees.SummaryI highly recommend this as a beginners or intermediate backpacker's 4-season tent. With the rainfly off, the light grey and silver fabric reflects a lot of the sun's heat, while the 2 windows and 2 vents provide exceptional ventilation. In cold weather, all vents zip up completely to retain heat, and the heavy-duty rainfly adds an extra layer of insulation. The 8 pockets give you excellent organization ability, and the large vestibules provide ample storage for all your gear. While heavier and bulkier than most off-the-shelf tents, the Helios X2 is far more durable than the cheaper consumer-grade tents, without the expedition-class price tag.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.A True Four Season Tent
By Buy American
I purchased this tent to take to the Grand Canyon rim for spring hike.The weather on the rim was cold and very windy including sleet one night.This tent was up to the challenge. It was warm and sturdy.Great purchase. Made for a great trip.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Solid
By MrPuttyhead
This is not the lightest tent.This is not the easiest or quickest tent to set up.This tent is solid.This tent is warm.This tent is decently priced (for a 4 season backpacking tent)If I'm backpacking in warm weather, this tent stays home but for cold weather, I haven't seen its equal.
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