GEERTOP 2P 4-Season vs Night Cat 2P
Quick verdict
Choose by your trip
- GEERTOP 2P 4-Season: Two campers on cold, windy or shoulder-season trips.
- Night Cat 2P: Two people who want a light tent with a real fly rating.
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GEERTOP 2P 4-Season review
Best for: Two campers on cold, windy or shoulder-season trips
A two-door, two-vestibule 4-season dome with a snow skirt for cold or windy nights; at 6.9 lb it is not ultralight, and 55 in is too narrow for a queen airbed.
Two aluminum poles make a freestanding double-wall dome with an 82.6 x 55 in floor and 45 in of height. The 210T ripstop polyester fly is rated PU 3000 mm, the floor PU 5000 mm, seams are taped, and a snow skirt seals the base. Each side has a D-shaped door and a 24 in wide vestibule. GEERTOP lists 6.9 lb, and it packs to about 17 x 7 x 7 in.
Good
- Two doors and two vestibules: no climbing over your tent mate
- Snow skirt, taped seams and a PU 5000 mm floor for cold, wet ground
- Aluminum poles; packs to about 17 x 7 x 7 in
Watch for
- 6.9 lb is heavy for a two-person tent
- 55 in floor width fits two pads, not a 60 in queen airbed
Specs from GEERTOP Toproad2 (Yellow) product page, GEERTOP Toproad2 (Army Green) product page, dimensions and Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonNight Cat 2P review
Best for: Two people who want a light tent with a real fly rating
A 4.4 lb double-wall tent with aluminum poles, two doors and two vestibules, and a 3000 mm fly; the floor is narrow at 55 in for two.
Two aluminum poles make a freestanding frame that Night Cat says one person pitches in about 3 minutes. Mesh inner walls and two ceiling vents cut condensation, and a full-coverage fly rated 3000 mm with taped seams goes over the top. The interior is 6.8 x 4.6 ft with 43 in of height, and two D-shaped doors each open onto a vestibule. Guylines come included, and it weighs 4.4 lb.
Good
- Aluminum poles, double-wall build and a 3000 mm full-coverage fly
- Two doors, each with its own vestibule
- 4.4 lb, light enough to carry as well as car camp
Watch for
- 55 in floor width is snug for two adults
- 43 in of height: sitting room only
Specs from Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 28. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonSide-by-side
| Spec | GEERTOP 2-Person 4-Season Ultralight Backpacking Tent | Night Cat 2-Person Backpacking Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $118 | $60 |
| Capacity | 2-person | 2-person |
| Weather rating | 4-season | 3-season+ |
| Floor | 82.6 x 55 in, 31.5 sq ft | 82 x 55 in, 31 sq ft |
| Peak height | 45 in | 43 in |
| Weight | 6.9 lb | 4.4 lb |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Poles | aluminum | aluminum |
| Setup | pole sleeves | not listed |
| Rain fly | not listed | full coverage |
| Packed size | 17.3 x 6.8 x 6.8 in | not listed |
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 GEERTOP 2P 4-Season leads on weather rating and peak height; the Night Cat 2P leads on price and weight. The two are even on floor, doors and vestibules. Choose by which of those matter on your trips. GEERTOP 2P 4-Season: A two-door, two-vestibule 4-season dome with a snow skirt for cold or windy nights; at 6.9 lb it is not ultralight, and 55 in is too narrow for a queen airbed. Night Cat 2P: A 4.4 lb double-wall tent with aluminum poles, two doors and two vestibules, and a 3000 mm fly; the floor is narrow at 55 in for two.
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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