Big Agnes String Ridge 2

The other reviews are spot on. Not much more to say other than this tent is bomber! It is truly a two person tent that will handle whatever winter throws at it. The String Ridge 2 is a great piece of kit from Big Agnes.

I have had this tent now for two seasons and I love it. It the most stable design for winter use. It sheds a 60mph wind like a gentle breeze. The foot end of the tent has a zippered portion that you zip up or leave open to ventilate the tent better. The outer fly has two frog eye vents with built in supports that move air through to minimize condensation. I also like the fact that Big Agnes gives you snow stakes instead of the standard stakes. It is after all made to use in the winter. It is plenty roomy for 2 people and your gear. Cooking in the vestibule is very easy. Big Agnes poly coated the sill nylon in the fly to add additional strength and to make it more fire resistant. All in all this is my choice for a four season tent that excels in the harshest of weather. If you are looking for a bit more room the Royal flush is the next size bigger. It is a 3 person that actually sleeps 3 people.

I have been very impressed with the String Ridge. It's ventilationg system is awesome; really minimizing condensation issues while still holding in some pretty good heat. It is very stable in the wind--it was easily the most stable of a dozen or more tents in 40-50mph winds experienced on a Rainier climb earlier this summer. The layout is great and it offers a lot of space for the weight. The back of the tent offers a slightly higher profile than I'd like, but as long as it's angled into the wind I can't imagine it being an issue.

After much debate over what tent is the best for 4 season mountaineering and camping between the staff members here at prolitegear.com we decided that the String Ridge 2 fit the bill. It is roomy inside for 2 people. The vestibule is ample enough to store gear and to cook in. The tie outs are all built to handle being pitched with skis. The frog eye vents make it really easy to vent for sleeping and cooking. Setup is a breeze with this tent. The hub system is easy to use. It keeps your time out in the cold to a minimum. After 2 seasons it is my go to tent for extended times in the mountains. 75% of prolite employees now use this tent.

This tent is an excellent 4 season 2 man option. The vetilation is good, even for a double wall. The strength vs weight vs size compromises come out very nicely, it is nicely spacious and strong while remaining a light weight 4 season option. I'd highly recommend it.