Co-designed by veteran mountain guide Mike Haugen and tested on Mount Everest, the Coleman Exponent Helios X2 is a four-season tent worthy of the most grueling conditions. Developed to withstand high-altitude environments, the Helios X2 is a two-person modified dome tent. It has a footprint of 87"x52", with two large D-shaped doors and two vestibules that are 8 square feet each. Center height is 41". The Helios tent features four Yunan Atlas Scandium poles; used in high-performance sporting goods as well as military and space applications, the scandium alloy is well-suited to tent poles that must stand up to demanding conditions. A shock-corded floating connector, tapered on each end, joins identical poles, eliminating the need for a fixed insert in either pole. This innovative design allows the poles to flex in an even arc with better distribution of stress, making them stronger and less prone to failure. Structural features include a combination of pole sleeves and quick-clips for quicker setup without compromising strength. Extensive pole coverage with multiple guy-out points provides “bomb shelter" strength to handle snow loads and high-altitude winds. The 70-denier nylon fly sports silicone and polyurethane coatings to increase resistance to wind and weather. Inside pockets provide a handy place to store gear. Pack weight: 7 pounds 10 ounces.The prototype of this 4-season tent was designed by professional mountaineers and tested on some of the highest way stations of Mt. Everest. The Helios X2 tent is, as a result, engineered specifically to withstand the combative conditions that exist at high altitudes. The Helios X2 tent features a more robust pole structure built to hold heavier snow loads, a waterproof silicone coating that won't crack in freezing temperatures, and all of the interior mesh can be zipped close to help heat retention. All of this, plus it has an easy pole/clip structure to make setup quick and easy.
Developed to withstand high-altitude environments, the Helios X2 is a two-person modified dome tent. It has a footprint of 87 by 52 inches, with two large D-shaped doors and two vestibules that are 8 square feet each. Center height is 41 inches. The Helios tent features four Yunan Atlas Scandium poles; used in high-performance sporting goods as well as military and space applications, the scandium alloy is well-suited to tent poles that must stand up to demanding conditions. A shock-corded floating connector, tapered on each end, joins identical poles, eliminating the need for a fixed insert in either pole. This innovative design allows the poles to flex in an even arc with better distribution of stress, making them stronger and less prone to failure. Structural features include a combination of pole sleeves and quick-clips for quicker setup without compromising strength. Extensive pole coverage with multiple guy-out points provides bombproof strength to handle snow loads and high-altitude winds. The 70-denier nylon fly sports silicone and polyurethane coatings to increase resistance to wind and weather. Inside pockets provide a handy place to store gear.
Features:
- Utilize state of the art materials
- 70D silicone nylon fly
- Air Hercules FC poles
- Robust four pole architecture
- Modified dome structure
- Vestibule pole(s) and numerous equalized guy-out lines
- Perfect for basecamp at higher elevations
- Can withstand the harshest alpine environments
- Four season, specialized mountaineering tent
- Two large "D" doors for convenient access in front or back of tent
- two large vestibules for ample gear storage space
- Extensive pole coverage with multiple guy-out points for "bomber" strength
- Combination pole sleeve, clip design for quicker set up without compromising strength
- Zipper vents in ceiling for increased ventilation, minimizes condensation
- Stake loops sized to fit back country skis for anchors
Specifications:
- Pack Weight: 7 pounds, 10 ounces
- Trail Weight: 6 pounds, 11 ounces
- Footprint: 87 by 52 inches
- Peak Height: 41 inches
- Floor Area: 31 square feet
- Flyshee: Nylon ripstop, 70D 190T, 5000 mm silicon/PU WR/FR
- Inner Tent: 190T nylon ripstop, 75D WR/FR
- Mesh: No-see-um mesh 40D FR
- Floor: 190T nylon taffeta 70D WR/FR, PU 5000 mm
- Poles: Air Hercules FC
About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.
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Budget Mountaineering Tent
I've owned this tent for 6 months now, using it on average twice a month. I've used it on high-altitude peaks, snow, sleet, rain, mud, sand, high-winds, and high-temperatures. It's stood up phenomenally!
Pros
- 4 huge pockets inside around the base, each is big enough to hold a Full-sized winter jacket.
- 4 small pockets inside up in the corners of the tent, perfect for flashlights, lighters, hats, etc.
- 8 main stake out points, plus 4 more for the 2 vestibules, plus 6 guy lines for a total of 20 stake out points.
- Can withstand very high winds and heavy snow loads.
- 2 large vestibules are big enough to stow 2 people's worth of gear in one vestibule and cook in the other.
- 4 strong aluminum poles which are color coded to make setup a breeze.
- In hot weather, leave the stakes, rainfly, and 2 poles at home. It's a freestanding 3 lb tent with only 2 poles!
- 2 full-size sealable mesh windows, plus 2 more sealable mesh vents at the...
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A True Four Season Tent
I purchased this tent to take to the Grand Canyon rim for spring hike.
The weather on the rim was cold and very windy including sleet one night.
This tent was up to the challenge. It was warm and sturdy.
Great purchase. Made for a great trip.
Solid
This is not the lightest tent.
This is not the easiest or quickest tent to set up.
This tent is solid.
This tent is warm.
This tent is decently priced (for a 4 season backpacking tent)
If I'm backpacking in warm weather, this tent stays home but for cold weather, I haven't seen its equal.
Product Features :
- 4-season tent designed for extreme conditions; tested on Mt. Everest
- Floor size of 87 by 52 inches; sleeps 2
- 70-denier nylon fly with silicone and PU coatings increase wind, weather, and snow-shedding performance
- Air Hercules FC Scandium Poles are made for solid strength and flexibility
- Two big D-shaped doors front and back, and two large vestibules; each vestibule 8 square feet
Rating : 4.4 out of 5.0
List Price : $449.99
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