25 Jun 08 Kelty Vortex 2 person 3-season backpacking tent review - still strong after 10 years

Well, just seeing how the tent is… this is a small (backpacking) tent that weights about 2.5 lbs, and sets up easily in about 3 minutes by one person, thanks to the shock-corded aluminum poles and sleeved pole guides… I can’t remember the name of this model just remembered the name: Kelty Vortex 2, but I got it in the late 90s I think from La Cordée in Montreal, IIRC .. or perhaps Mountain Equipment Coop in Ottawa, hmmm…

It’s gotten good reviews by Backpacker readers.

This is for a maximum of 2 adults, and probably 2 adults who are used to sleeping together

Here I have it set up without the (blue) fly, and all works well so far. Of course, the real test is in the rain , but one thing at a time