Kelty Late Start 2P - Lightweight 2 Person Backpacking Tent

The Kelty Late Start 2P tent simplifies setup with color-coded attachment points and convenient pole sleeves, ensuring a hassle-free assembly process. It combines ease of use with outstanding ventilation and robust durability, all at an affordable price point.

Measuring 85 inches long and 54 inches wide at its broadest point, the tent offers a generous interior space of 29.5 square feet, with a peak height of 40 inches. A single vestibule provides an additional 7.85 square feet for storage. The tent's design features two pre-bent aluminum poles that create extra room inside. Pockets located at each corner secure the poles, preventing them from dislodging when one end is moved, a common issue with other tents.

The tent boasts a single door and walls made from No-see-um mesh, while the floor is constructed from tough 68 denier fabric, offering water resistance up to 1800 mm. Internal storage includes a ceiling pocket, complemented by a waterproof 68 denier rainfly that covers the entire tent body. All seams are sealed to effectively keep water out, ensuring a dry interior even during adverse weather conditions.

Designed to be freestanding, the tent allows flexibility in placement after pitching, enabling campers to find the optimal campsite location. It comes with Kelty’s Shark Mouth stuff sack, facilitating easy packing. For added protection against wet ground and abrasions from roots or rocks, the Kelty Late Start 2P Footprint (sold separately) is recommended.

Setup is expedited by Kelty’s quickcorners and pole sleeves at the tent corners, which are paired with pre-bent aluminum poles to form a sturdy frame. The tent’s rugged construction includes durable 68D polyester fabrics for both the bathtub-style floor and flysheet, both waterproof and designed for longevity. The spacious interior accommodates a peak height of up to 56 inches, despite its straightforward single door design.

The rainfly, made from 68D Polyester with a 1200 mm waterproof rating and C0 coating, provides full coverage and additional guyouts for enhanced airflow in challenging conditions, ensuring occupants and gear remain dry and secure. Kelty emphasizes environmental responsibility through its membership in The Conservation Alliance, using DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings to minimize environmental impact.

Key specifications include one door, one vestibule for ample gear storage, inner gear pockets, featherlight stakes, and a two-pole setup. Models vary in size and peak height: the 1P model offers 20.6 square feet with a 37-inch peak, the 2P model provides 30 square feet with a 40-inch peak, and the 4P model features 56 square feet with a peak height of 56 inches.

In summary, the Kelty Late Start 2P tent combines user-friendly features, durable construction, and ample interior space, making it an ideal choice for campers seeking reliability and comfort in outdoor adventures.

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