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Extremely light weight, this two-person internal pole mountaineering tent is the lightest Mountaineering tent ever built by Mountain Hardwear. The Direkt 2™ is purposefully designed for the rigors of high altitude expeditions. Direkt 2’s trim design fits on ledges, and its internal pole set up makes set up in harsh conditions safer and easier. TX07 PU fabric, a lightweight, strong, non-stretch laminate, stabilizes and strengthens when pitched. Interior ventilation helps frost management.
Features
Industry leading DAC Featherlight™ NSL poles
Internal Pole System
Proprietary Evolution Tension Arch™ stabilizes tent using fewer poles
Welded zipper flap construction is lighter and drier than a sewn flap
Ziippered Mesh vent with integrated snow flap allows ventilation while keeping the weather out
Superlight 1/4" buckles and webbing reduce tent weight
Reflective zipper pulls.
Instructions
The Basics
Our lightest two person expedition tent ever built by Mountain Hardwear, the Direkt 2 is designed for ultra-light high altitude alpine climbing.
- Capacity 2
- Minimum Weight 2 lb. 8 oz. / 1.12 kg.
- Packed Weight 2 lb. 15 oz. / 1.32 kg.
Materials
- Tent Floor 30D Nylon Ripstop 2000 mm Ether Type PU/SIL FR
- Poles DAC Featherlight™ NSL poles
- Canopy 20D Nylon Knit Mesh
- Reinforcement TX07 PU
- Fly 30D Nylon Ripstop 1200mm PU
Measurements
- Floor Area 25 sq. ft. / 2.4 m2
- Number of Doors 1
- Number of Poles 2
- Number of Vestibules 0
- Interior Height 44" / 112 cm
- Packed Diameter 5 in / 13 cm
- Packed Length 10 in / 25 cm
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5 out of 5Everything It Claims To Be. And Nothing More.May 1, 2012ByChrisVfromWashington, DCRead this reviewSUMMARY:This tent is everything everything is claims to be - and... (Show full review) - photo from customer reviewOverall
5 out of 5Everything It Claims To Be. And Nothing More.May 1, 2012ByChrisVfromWashington, DCRead this reviewSUMMARY:This tent is everything everything is claims to be - and... (Show full review)
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5 out of 5Everything It Claims To Be. And Nothing More.May 1, 2012ByChrisVfromWashington, DCRead this reviewSUMMARY:This tent is everything everything is claims to be - and... (Show full review)
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5 out of 5Awesome TentMarch 11, 2012ByDavidGfromSalt Lake City, UTRead this reviewI needed a light and compact tent for backpacking. Used the tent this... (Show full review)
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Lightweight and Bomber!
PostedMay 10, 2012
Location: California
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As advertised, this tent is incredibly compact and light, with no frills. I used it in single digit temps and wind gusts up to 60 mph, and it was bomber with no flapping- and I didn't even have the sides guyed out! As others have mentioned, there is no vestibule or much inside storage, so one has to plan accordingly.
I did find the pole system a bit of a challenge, but once I got the hang of it, it was very fast. Once it was set up, I was surprised at how much room there actually was inside. I'm 6 ft. tall and had no problem fitting inside with my pack and ski boots (in a large trash bag).
I would recommend this tent to anyone looking for a lightweight, strong, no frills shelter for use in an alpine environment.
I would recommend this product.
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Very poor design!
PostedMay 8, 2012
Location: Portland, OR
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I have 3 main concerns with this tent.
1. The design where the poles sit on the inside and are held in place with Velcro is the worst design I have ever come across. Getting the poles to sit just right is nearly impossible with high winds let alone the comfort of my living room floor! I ended up bending a pole on my first trip out with this tent trying to get them positioned into the Velcro.
2. The stakes are awful. Broke 2 stakes on the first trip out with this tent as well. I am no idiot and was not pounding them into rock, but rather clay soil. the top broke off of 2 of the steaks rendering them unusable!
3. I am coming from my last tent being the EV2 which was a far superior design and I had zero complaints with that tent, however the Direkt 2 was stripped down to make it lighter and smaller pack size which was appealing to me but way less functional and in my honest opinion not a tent you can in any way what so ever rely on for camping in any conditions worse then your living room.
Overall I think that Mountain Hardware really messed up on this one. They tried to do away with too many bells and whistles in order to simplify it and reduce weight and pack size. The unfortunate part is that they sacrificed the integrity of a product.
In final I would say 2 things to MH. give me the extra weight and size but make a sleeve for the poles to run through rather then having to be bending them and bowing them back and forth while the wind rips the tent apart as you try to get it set up. I can set up an EV2 in under a min. This tent easily takes double the time to set up if you can set it up at all. You might just end up like me. with a borken pole, broken stakes and no tent to sleep in!
Sorry MH but this is the worst product I have ever bought from you. And probably the biggest purchase regret I have made in years.
I do not recommend this product.
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Everything It Claims To Be. And Nothing More.
PostedMay 1, 2012
Location: Washington, DC
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SUMMARY:
This tent is everything everything is claims to be - and nothing that it doesn't. Which, depending on how you'll use it, is exactly what you want. It's crazy small, crazy light, and doesn't have any features that aren't absolutely essential. The result is a really solid minimalist tent that is perfect for alpine climbing.
This tent is everything everything is claims to be - and nothing that it doesn't. Which, depending on how you'll use it, is exactly what you want. It's crazy small, crazy light, and doesn't have any features that aren't absolutely essential. The result is a really solid minimalist tent that is perfect for alpine climbing.
TESTING:
I tried this tent out on Mt. Shasta's Casaval Ridge in April 2012. It was a nasty day - near freezing, very low visibility, and 40-50mph winds that were gusting up to 80+mph, and it was going between freezing rain & snow. We ended up digging a shelf in a 25-30 degree snow slope to hunker in for the night.
I tried this tent out on Mt. Shasta's Casaval Ridge in April 2012. It was a nasty day - near freezing, very low visibility, and 40-50mph winds that were gusting up to 80+mph, and it was going between freezing rain & snow. We ended up digging a shelf in a 25-30 degree snow slope to hunker in for the night.
WHY I LOVE THIS TENT:
1. It's bomber. Even in really high winds, it was super solid. It's hard to believe something this light weight is this solid - it feels paper thin, but it's totally robust. We anchored it down well and never had any concerns at all - quite the contrary!
2. It's light (and small). It's astonishing that such a solid tent can be so tiny and small. It packs up super easy and is a pleasure to carry. Weighs practically nothing and packs up about as small as an expedition size puffy parka. The whole thing is about the size of a football!
3. It's easy (and fast) to pitch. It has two poles. They each lock into a "ball & socket" style clip. It's easy to get those in place (even in high wind) and then you just hop in the tent and connect the velcro ties, which do the rest. Even in bad conditions, we were pitched in less than 3-minutes.
4. It has a tiny footprint. In bad & exposed conditions, size matters. This thing is barely wider than two people and barely longer than a 6' person laying down. In other words, if you find yourself digging in (like we were), you'll be digging less - and spending more time out of the weather.
CONSIDERATIONS:
A few things to be mindful of.
1. It's not (at all) the Ritz. Two people fit inside (I'm 5'10", my climbing partner was 6'0"). But it's a snug fit. Perfectly cool for a night or two, but would get pretty crowded for a longer trip.
2. Limited Gear Storage. No vestibule for a pack, so everything is either in the tent with you or outside. Only one (minuscule) mesh pocket inside. So, in other words, no place to stash gear & no place to get your pack (and anything else) out of the elements. On a short trip, not a big deal - I use my pack as a pillow and my stuff sacks keep everything organized. But, it does make you rethink your tent organization routine.
LAST WORDS:
Buy it. It's awesome. ZERO regrets. Perfect tent for alpine, minimalist, and/or ultra-light trips. If you're looking for more creature comforts, the Trango is the way to go (and you'll pick up the extra weight because of it). So, it's all about how you'll use it - and what you care about. For me, it's rock solid and I can't wait for the next trip.
Buy it. It's awesome. ZERO regrets. Perfect tent for alpine, minimalist, and/or ultra-light trips. If you're looking for more creature comforts, the Trango is the way to go (and you'll pick up the extra weight because of it). So, it's all about how you'll use it - and what you care about. For me, it's rock solid and I can't wait for the next trip.
I would recommend this product.
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Overall Rating
5
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Excellent tent for the weight
PostedApril 2, 2012
Location: California
Experience: Avid
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If you're willing to make some sacrifices (space and some ventilation) this tent is insanely light and packable. I've used it now a few times in high winds, cold snow, wet snow and even cold rain and found that it held up well to most any weather. In order to achieve the low weight the tent has minimal ventilation (one overhead vent), which causes some moisture buildup on the inside (sort of unavoidable for a single wall tent). When properly guyed-out the tent will shed rain and despite the single wall the floor doesn't leak.
25 sq feet is pretty minimal for a two man tent but at 6'2" I was still able to comfortably stretch out in my bag and it doesn't feel too cramped even with two. Because there's no vestibule and minimal floor space its hard to find shelter to run a stove so melting snow outside the door in nasty weather is slow/difficult. I'd probably recommend a hanging stove system for any longer expeditions with anticipated nasty weather.
I also found that the internal pole system made setting it up in high wind (30-40 kts) a bit of a challenge as opposed to the EV2 or other external pole tents; but once put together and guyed-out it was bomber. I imagine though, in a tight bivy spot, the internal setup would be a great feature.
I expected this tent to be a glorified bivy with more headroom but really its a bomber minimal two person at under three pounds. I would definitely recommend this tent to anyone trying to shed pounds and save space in alpine or winter conditions.
I would recommend this product.
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Perfect for New England winter fast packing!
PostedMarch 15, 2012
Location: Massachusetts
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In the world of lightweight fast-packing, i've always hit a snag when looking for a solid, lightweight, winter shelter. It seems like tents designed for colder temps are also designed to withstand ridiculously high winds and snow loads, and are therefore built more burly, adding weight. What i really needed was a winterized, ultralight tent. The Direkt2 tent is ridiculously light, only a bit heavier than my bivy sack. What's most important, is that the tent can be sealed up tight to keep the cold air out. Headroom is surprisingly good. Construction and materials are top-notch. The interior floor space is very tight, but it's to be expected. 2 full size sleeping pads, side by side, take the the entire floor. 6- footers will definitely be hard pressed to fit in the Direkt 2. For winter ultra-lighters who don't mind sacrificing some space, this tent is awesome!
I would recommend this product.
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Awesome Tent
PostedMarch 11, 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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I needed a light and compact tent for backpacking. Used the tent this weekend in low teens. Kept me warm and dry. Super easy setup and very well thought out. I love that it is long enough for a person as tall as 6'+ to fit comfortably (without sleeping at an angle). Super light. Well made and packs small. Great ventilation.
I would recommend this product.
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