Kelty Kashmir 2

Review Date
July 1, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: rhparks(Unregistered User) ,  Paddler , from Kissimmee Fl

Price Paid:  $249.00 at Siera Trading Post

Summary:
I have used this tent for three years now. I love it. It is water tight, very good ventilation, great room, sets up in 9 minutes, color coded clips. the zipper did tear the noseeum netting on the door. I use it all over Florida 4 seasons.

Review Date
May 5, 2000

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Ted Kowalski(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Fredericksburg, VA USA

Summary:
Tent is roomy, reasonably well put together. (Excellent quality for the price I paid, $99 new)
Pole process works well (follow the color)

I've used this tent Fall, Winter & Spring. I find it quite comfy in these seasons (yes, it's drafty in the winter... I wouldn't recommend it for winter use up north).
I've not gotten wet in it, but I've only used it solo while camping in heavy rain either.

Gripes:
Front of tent REQUIRES staking. Otherwise it is difficult to zip or unzip the tent onehanded. (If it's raining & muddy outside one almost never has two hands free) Slack in the front causes the zipper to bind on the zipper flap (sometimes cutting the fabric). Even when properly staked the zipper is difficult to work (binds frequently).

Tent is really too heavy for backpacking.

Door is at too steep an angle. One must either lie down to work the zipper from inside or stuff ones face into the door fabric... People like me with glasses are really bothered by this.
The short extension poles that hold the fly away from the door & windows are clumsy.

I also promptly bent the "nobendium" stakes. I purchased larger (yes heavier) triangular stakes for use in woodsy/rocky areas.

Customer Service:
Tempted, but haven't Customer Service yet.

Similar Products Used:
Older Jansport, Kelty 4-man (same gripes)

Review Date
October 14, 1999

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Jon (Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker , from Aurora IL USA

Summary:
I like this tent for it's roominess and great ventilation. My problem with the tent was with the zipper which tore a hole in the wimpy windflap after only a few uses.

Customer Service:
I sent the tent back after the zipper tore a hole in the windflap and a new tent was returned within a week and a half. I'll be more careful from now on.

Similar Products Used:
I have previously had several brands of tents.

Review Date
September 21, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Justin(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Clearfield, UT, USA

Summary:
I used to have a Quattro 2 which I sold for a 4 season Quattro 2. Big mistake as the 4 season did not have enough ventillation for the warm summer nights in Utah's deserts. So, I found the Kashmir 2 on sale and went for it because it is a very similar design to the Quattro. These rule. They are large enough for two people plus gear and have proven to be very reliable in wet, windy conditions. If you find it on sale, do not pass it up. Sure, they are a bit heavy, but it is worth the weight knowing it will perform well.

Customer Service:
No problems so no customer service has been needed.

Similar Products Used:
Kelty, Springbar, Cabelas, Garuda (another nice tent)

Review Date
May 24, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Karen(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Atlanta

Summary:
The tent looks real pretty and I only paid $90 for it at STP. I am going to live for 3 months in it, so I will have an in depth review at the end of the summer!

Customer Service:

Similar Products Used:
None