YAMA Mountain Gear Swiftline 2P
Great shelter with plenty of space. Unique pitching options. For the size and weight of this shelter you really can't beat it. A palace for one and will accommodate two people as well.
Pros
- Pleny of room
- Easy access
- Entry on both sides of shelter
- Quality craftmanship
- Unique setup options
- Lightweight
Cons
- Need two trekkng poles to erect or tent poles.
- Practice your pitch, can be a little tricky at first.
I finally found my balance. I've been lighting up my pack weight for the past few years now. Sometimes this meant adding and removing gear to get where I wanted to be in terms of my hiking style and needs. Gen of Yama Mountian Gear has created this balance in the Swiftline 2p Shelter.
The space, function, and ease of use this shelter provides is perfect! Quality is excellent. I can't find any flaws at all. This shelter is fairly straightforward to set up once you get the hang of it and great to be in. I use this shelter out here on The Appalachian Trail here in the Northeast. Finally a shelter I don't have to struggle to get in and out of like some of the other lighter weight shelter options out there.
Setup can be a bit tricky at first. I would practice your pitch before heading out to the trail. You need to play with the pole heights some to get your pitch taut. Once you figure it out this shelter is stable and ready for whatever nature will throw at it.
- Yama Mountain Gear
- Made in USA
- Total Weight: 34.8 oz | 987g
Background
I've had this shelter for over two years now. Rain, some snow, and windy conditions had nothing on this shelter. Strong and durable when well pitched. Headroom is excellent. You will have enough room to sit up and stretch out after a long day of hiking. Plenty of pitching options. You can hunker down when full piched and closed in bad weather or enjoy 360 views with all the options for you to easily roll up the fly for views.
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $395
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Specs
Price |
MSRP: $395.00 Reviewers Paid: $395.00 |
Packaged weight |
35.3 oz / 1001g |
Shelter weight |
32.9 oz / 933g |
Rigging weight |
1.8 oz / 51g |
Stuff sack weight |
0.6 oz | 178g |
Packed size |
~12 x 8 x 7 in / 30 x 20 x 18 cm |
Interior height at apexes |
~50 in / 127cm |
Interior height at center of ridge |
~47 in / 119cm |
Floor length |
84-90 in / 213-229 cm |
Floor width at head |
51 in /| 130 cm |
Floor width at foot |
42 in / 107 cm |
Height of tub |
~10 in (varies by side) |
Floor area |
28 sq ft / 2.6 sq m |
Primary vestibule area |
~15 sq ft / 1.4 sq m |
Secondary vestibule area |
~9 sq ft / 0.8 sq m |
Materials |
Rain fly: 20D SilPoly / Floor: 20D SilPoly / Netting: No-see-um / Guyline: UHMWPE Core |