ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2P vs Naturehike Cloud Up 2
Quick verdict
Choose by your trip
- ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2P: Two people on pads, backpacking or car camping.
- Naturehike Cloud Up 2: A solo camper, or a close pair, who wants a small, light tent.
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ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2P review
Best for: Two people on pads, backpacking or car camping
A two-door, two-vestibule aluminum-pole tent with a full fly that packs small; the 60 in wide floor is a squeeze for two adults and gear.
The Lynx 2 is a freestanding two-pole dome on 7000-series aluminum poles with clips. The 90 x 60 in floor (37 sq ft) has a 46 in center height, and two doors open onto two vestibules with 20 sq ft of storage. The 75D polyester fly has a 1500 mm coating and the floor 2000 mm, and half-mesh walls help airflow.
Good
- Two doors and two vestibules (20 sq ft) for gear and easy exits
- Freestanding two-pole aluminum frame with clips
- 1500 mm fly and 2000 mm floor coatings; full-coverage fly
Watch for
- 90 x 60 in floor fits two pads with little room for gear inside
- 46 in center height: sit-up only
Specs from ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2 product page and Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonNaturehike Cloud Up 2 review
Best for: A solo camper, or a close pair, who wants a small, light tent
A light, small-packing tent at 4.25 lb, but the single front door and 51 in width make it tight for two adults and too narrow for a queen airbed.
The Base is Naturehike's polyester version of the Cloud Up: a freestanding double-wall tent on a one-piece aluminum pole frame, with the inner hanging from hooks. The fly is 210T ripstop polyester rated PU 3000 mm, and a PU 5000 mm footprint is included. The inner is 82.7 x 51.2 x 41.3 in with one front door and vestibule. It packs to 15.7 x 5.1 in and weighs 4.25 lb packed.
Good
- 4.25 lb packed, 15.7 x 5.1 in packed size: fits any corner of the trunk
- Footprint included (210T polyester, PU 5000 mm)
- Freestanding, so it pitches on gravel pads and wooden platforms
Watch for
- One front door: the inside sleeper climbs over to get out
- 51.2 in wide and 41.3 in tall: snug for two adults, no queen airbed
Specs from Naturehike Cloud Up Base 2-Person product page and Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonSide-by-side
| Spec | ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2-Person Tent | Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Backpacking Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $145 | $99 |
| Capacity | 2-person | 2-person |
| Weather rating | 3-season+ | 3-season+ |
| Floor | 90 x 60 in, 37 sq ft | 82.7 x 51.2 in, 29.4 sq ft |
| Peak height | 46 in | 41.3 in |
| Weight | 5.25 lb trail | 4.25 lb packaged |
| Doors | 2 | 1 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 1 |
| Poles | aluminum | aluminum |
| Setup | clips | inner hangs from pole on hooks |
| Rain fly | full coverage | not listed |
| Packed size | 6 x 20 in | 15.7 x 5.1 in (round) |
Green marks the better figure where more (or less) is plainly better. Weights and ice claims are the makers’ own figures.
Common questions
Which one should I buy?
The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2P leads on floor, peak height, doors and vestibules; the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 leads on price. The two are even on weather rating. Choose by which of those matter on your trips. ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2P: A two-door, two-vestibule aluminum-pole tent with a full fly that packs small; the 60 in wide floor is a squeeze for two adults and gear. Naturehike Cloud Up 2: A light, small-packing tent at 4.25 lb, but the single front door and 51 in width make it tight for two adults and too narrow for a queen airbed.
Where do these specs come from?
From each maker’s product page and retailer spec sheets, linked under each review. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested these products. Check the listing for the exact version you are buying.
Where do these prices come from?
These are recorded Amazon prices. Check the listings for current price and availability.
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