Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2

The insert is marginally smaller than the perimeter of the UltaMid, so it never touches the walls and keeps condensation to a minimum.

Hyperlite mountain gear ultamid 2. But given its eyebrow-raisingly high price tag, is it really worth the investment?. When folded up, the extremely packable tent is about the size of a large water bottle. The UltaMid 2 Half Insert with a bathtub-style Dyneema® Composite Fabrics floor is ideal for solo adventurers, providing bug-free comfortable sleep on one side of the tent.

When it comes to portable shelter, few designs have been as thoroughly time-tested and proven as those built in the pyramid-style. The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2 is a minimal, pyramid-style shelter, constructed in the US from top grade cuben fiber and rated for four season mountain use. Built with 100% waterproof Dyneema® Composite Fabrics, these deceptively simple shelters are easy to use and designed to offer unsurpassed protection in all but Mother Nature’s most absurd tantrums.

It performs wonderfully in bad weather, is super durable, and is supremely light for its size. Use the other side to protect and store all of your gear on dry ground or on our Ground Cloth if moisture is a concern. While the price tag is sizable, this tent has many advantages that make the hefty cost worth it in our opinion.

The UltaMid 2 has the dimensions to accommodate couples and a dog, or a solo hiker, backpacker, or bikepacker who’d like to keep their gear covered at night. The Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 is an extremely lightweight, minimalist tent that’s made of super-durable Cuben fiber which offers excellent waterproof, UV-resistant, and chemical-resistant performance. Our 2 person lightweight UltaMid Pyramid Tent and Echo 2 shelter systems deliver these attributes in spades anywhere you pitch them.

We chose to recognize the Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 as a super spacious ultralight option suitable for any four-season adventure. The UltaMid 4 has the dimensions to accommodate a group of four, serve as a basecamp shelter, or provide protection for packrafting, alpine expedition, or bikepacking gear. While the price is high, this attribute is a worthy point to consider when comparing it many of the very tiny, cramped, and uncomfortable ultralight tents available today;.

Built to fit into the UltaMid 2, the 100% waterproof DCF11 bathtub-style base ensures excellent protection in inclement weather. This four-wall UltaMid 2 Insert features “no-see-um” mesh and a Dyneema® Composite Fabrics floor for adventurers who want to keep the bugs at bay and gear dry. The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2 and Mesh Insert w/ DCF11 Floor make for a very luxurious backcountry tent.

You don't have to trade comfort to have lightweight performance. When it comes to portable shelter, few designs have been as thoroughly time-tested and proven as those built in the pyramid-style. The Half Insert is also an excellent option for separating filthy gear from your somewhat less filthy sleep system or clothes.

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 is a super lightweight, super versatile, 4-season shelter that is well-suited to harsh environments. They’re easy to set up, efficiently spacious, and because of things like physics, incredibly capable of providing sanctuary in all but the most extreme weather.