Naturehike Cloud Up 2 vs Night Cat 2P
Quick verdict
Winner: Night Cat 2P
- Night Cat 2P: Two people who want a light tent with a real fly rating.
- Naturehike Cloud Up 2: A solo camper, or a close pair, who wants a small, light tent.
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Night 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 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 | Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Backpacking Tent | Night Cat 2-Person Backpacking Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $99 | $60 |
| Capacity | 2-person | 2-person |
| Weather rating | 3-season+ | 3-season+ |
| Floor | 82.7 x 51.2 in, 29.4 sq ft | 82 x 55 in, 31 sq ft |
| Peak height | 41.3 in | 43 in |
| Weight | 4.25 lb packaged | 4.4 lb |
| Doors | 1 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 1 | 2 |
| Poles | aluminum | aluminum |
| Setup | inner hangs from pole on hooks | not listed |
| Rain fly | not listed | full coverage |
| Packed size | 15.7 x 5.1 in (round) | 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 Night Cat 2P leads on price, floor, peak height, doors and vestibules. The two are even on weather rating. It also has the lower listed price. 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. 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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