ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2-Person Backpacking and Camping Tent

Bought the tent since it has a smaller footprint then my 10x10 tent for camping in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Easy to set up alone, easier with two people. One the second day out we had a storm between the hours of 10pm-7am. A downpour of rain, wind enough that it made me happy we set up extra guy lines (the tent only comes with four included guy lines and 6 stakes, I would recommend guying it out additionally and adding some more stakes), and some insane lightning. My only complaint is with the footprint I bought for it - it was a little big along the sides, and allowed some rain to be blown between the footprint and the tent. Also, the rain was blowing sideways a lot so we had to close the small vents along the top of the rainfly. All in all, a great tent that packs small and kept us dry. The vestibules can fit two packs on each side (4 total- but they will be jammed). I am going to spray it with some silicone spray along the bottoms where the rainfly doesn't touch the ground and I think I have a perfect tent. So happy I didn't spend the bucks for an expensive REI tent like my travel buddy did - he had problems with water coming in at the seams and zipper.

I wanted something small and easy to set up, low to the ground and dome-shaped for high winds, as the turbulent winds of nearby storm Ida practically flattened my taller REI basecamp tent in 2021.This tent held up nicely at the same beach campground this week, with mild wind and drizzling. I followed another user’s advice to add extra guy lines, which was a good idea. I also purchased additional heavy duty 12 inch sand stakes.It does get hot which was nice in 60 degree May beach weather, so probably really hot in later summer.It fits a twin sized inflatable mattress, and has room to sit up (I’m 5’5”).We’ll see how it holds up in more severe weather, but so far, so good, I look forward to beach camping again with this tent.

I recently took this tent on a camping trip over the weekend, and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. Not only is it incredibly lightweight, but setting it up was a breeze. Despite the low 50-degree weather, we remained comfortable throughout the night, thanks to its excellent insulation. Even when faced with light rain, the tent held up really well, keeping us completely dry. Considering its quality and performance, all for under $130, I can confidently say it's one of the best investments I've made for outdoor adventures. Highly recommended!

After twenty nights in this tent, I feel like I can finally give it an honest review. To start, I am not a backpacker; I end up camping out of the back of my car (or, sometimes, in it!). However, the lightweight, quick setup, and compact nature of the backpacking tent made it a priority, since many times I would have no extra space in my car.The tent is pretty generous in size. It is listed as a 2-person tent. It's definitely not a three-person tent, but it can and has comfortably slept two people, so it's not like many high-performance ultralight tools that have zero margin for error. I'd call it a "2.5 person tent" rather than a two person sent.Second, the tent goes up and comes down pretty quickly. If I'm just setting up the tent itself (no fly), I can get the tent up in about three minutes. The fly adds about two minutes, and if it's going to be windy or rainy, I do a much better job of securing it. Lately, I have been sleeping in the desert in as low as 15 deg F, so I've been using the fly to trap as much heat as possible, even though it was dry.I think the thing that truly makes this tent shine is the thought that went into it. On the top of the sleeping area is a mesh spot that functions as a bedside table - my headlamp and glasses end up there. On both ends, there is a small pouch for car keys, phones, and the like. The original tent bundle comes with two small blue ribbons that you use to tie the tent once it's rolled and ready to go back in its bag. When you buy something worth owning, you notice that the design is very, very much functional, and that's the feeling I get from this tent.I do have a couple of complaints, though, both of which stem from the lightweight nature of the tent. I managed to put a small rip in the corner of the floor while trying to set up this tent in the wind. It probably caught on something, so it's probably my fault, but I don't remember the actual rip. It must've been relatively small. Since the tent is obviously optimized for weight, it is a little less tough than it could be. The other complaint is the same thing, but from the fly - sometimes, it's hard to unzip the fly as the fabric doesn't have much give to it. Seriously though - my biggest complaint is that a backpacking tent is too light.Worth your money, and I would definitely buy it again. I believe there is a "revised" version of this tent that I imagine is even-better thought through.

Quick set up, quick tear down. Packs up small and light and I love that it has two doors. I also have their single tent and love it. Great company. Great tents

Fantastic, budget option for a tall man. I’m 6’3 and took me a long time to find something spacious, relatively lightweight and not expensive. Highly recommended!

This tent is excellent value for money. It is literally hundreds of dollars less than more expensive brands and quality is in most cases as good or better. It is lightweight, spacious and well made. You may want to upgrade if you are serious mountaineer or alpinist but if you are a weekend warrior who takes a hike or camps a few times a year, this is an excellent product.

Tent floor should be stronger material, lame to be honest.

Ya van dos viajes que hago y esta casa de acampar se ha comportado de una manera excelente. El primero fue en Puebla y tuve muy buena experiencia, se arma muy rápido y dormí como bebe sin preocuparme del frio y la humedad.El segundo que hice fue a Nayarit con un calor infernal, intente dormir con la lona que cubre la casa, pero me estaba asando, por lo que la tuve que quitar y dormir sin nada que cubriera la casa en la parte de arriba. Apenas así pude dormir, y sin problemas con los insectos.Los materiales y en general todo se siente de la mejor calidad. Tengo la de dos personas, pero fácilmente caben tres personas. Otra cosa que adoro es que cuando la guardas queda bastante compacta y es muy ligera, perfecta para llevarla cargando cuando se necesite.Ya muero por probarla en la cima de una montaña o dentro de un bosque denso. Esta casa vale cada centavo. Y lo único que no me gusto fue que la lona que la cubre tenga unas pequeñas ventanas de plástico que permiten ver el interior de la casa, quizás cuando vayas con tus amigos de excursión no haya problemas, pero ya que vayas con tu chica… pues.