Hiking pole tents and camping gear
At Hiking Pole Tents — a River Country Products store — we write about the shelters that pitch on hiking poles and the camping gear that rides with them. Shop hiking pole tents or start with the Hiking Pole Pyramid and Hiking Pole Tent 2V.
We’ve asked our customers what they like about the airy Hiking Pole Tent 2.2, and their top two responses were first, how easy it is to set up, and second, how well ventilated it is.
First, it is one of the easiest tents you could ever set up. It can be set up in under two minutes and can be set up with or without hiking poles. For the hiker in a hurry, this is the perfect option. You can get your tent set up quickly and have more time for fishing, hunting, or just relaxing.
Second, the large mesh sidewalls increase the ventilation in the tent, making it more comfortable to sit in and also reducing condensation. As compared to the Hiking Pole Tent 2 and 2V, this tent is best for those wanting additional ventilation and don’t need the space provided by a vestibule.
Key Features
Some of the key features of the Hiking Pole Tent 2.2 include the fact that it is a hiking pole tent, meaning that you may only need to check two poles (aka “hiking sticks”) before heading out for a camping trip.
However, even if you don’t have hiking poles, we like to say, “No poles, no problem!” Although it’s a hiking pole tent, we designed it so that it can easily be set up with two sticks off the ground, or you can tie it between two trees.
The tent weighs in at just 3 pounds, 2 ounces, which includes the eight tent stakes and the carry bag. By industry standards, this is a lightweight tent. It’s also pretty small. When it’s packed down, it’s just 10 inches by 6 inches around.
The stakes come rolled up in the center of the tent and the guy lines are already attached to the tent, so it’s ready for a quick setup.
The interior of the tent is 7 feet long by 5 feet wide and the front door has a 42-inch peak height.
All seams are taped and the fabric is waterproof PU-coated polyester. The floor is made of a heavy duty waterproof Oxford taffeta fabric, which is thick enough that you won’t need an additional ground cloth with this tent.
Inside the tent you’ll find a loop for hanging your gear or your flashlight and a personal items pocket and plenty of room for two people and their gear.
Easy Setup
The Hiking Pole Tent 2.2 is our easiest tent to set up. First, find a flat area to lay your tent out in the direction that you want it to face. If you prefer to watch a video, just click on this link.
Like all of our hiking pole tents, start by sticking down the four corners of the tent. Pull the tent tight as you stake down the corners and make sure that the tent is not lopsided to one side or the other.
After you stake down the four corners, insert the front hiking pole tip facing up placing the carbide tip into the grommet with the handle down. Adjust the hiking pole height to the desired height and pull out the guy line and stake it down.
Do the same with the rear hiking pole. Now you can stake out the two side guy lines and that’s really all there is to setting up the Hiking Pole Tent 2.2.
Tips and tricks
First, this tent can be set up easily without hiking poles. Just use two sticks off the ground. When using the stick method, just wrap the guy line around the stick once near the peak of the tent. Then stake the guy line to the ground, or you can tie the guy line to a branch or tree.
Second, all stakes should go in at a 30-degree angle toward the tent, forming a 90 degree angle with the guy line and the stake. This will help hold the stake in place.
If setting up on sandy ground, you may need snow or sand stakes which can be purchased separately. There are a few tips and tricks when setting up on softer ground, like putting a rock on top of the stake to hold it in place or a tree branch which can also mark where the guy lines are to make it easier to see and help avoid walking into the guidelines. If the tent is sagging in the middle, this is often because the hiking poles are overextended. Try lowering the hiking pole just a little and tightening the rear and front guy lines, and that should tighten the ridgeline of the tent.
This tent’s even easier to take down than to set up. All you have to do is pull out the stakes then put all the guy lines and all the upper tent material inside the tent and then fold the tent in on itself so that only the floor material is showing. Once you have it to about the size of the tent stake in width, roll the tent up around the tent stakes, and then tie it off and it should fit easily back into the bag that it came in.
And that’s all there is to know about the airy Hiking Pole Tent 2.2, one of our most popular two-person hiking pole tents and our easiest tent to set up with its small pack size and the fact that it’s lightweight. This tent is perfect for your next outdoor adventure!
If you are having any problems with the setup of this tent, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email or through the Contact Us page. We’re always happy to help! If you have any tips, tricks, questions or feedback please comment below.
Want help matching a shelter to the rest of your kit? Open any product page for packed weight, floor size, and the camping gear that usually rides with that hiking pole tent, or email sales@rivercountryproducts.com.