I have the Walrus Warp 2+2 Expedition Four Season Tent. I have used it in the Rockies with all seasonal conditions. Excellent tent, Easy to setup. Good design for all condition. The vestibule design is excellent and is a must for all expeditions.

I found none and I’m still happy with it after 18 years and will continue to use.

I can't believe anyone would have anything bad to say about this tent. I have owned my Warp/2 since May of 1997. I will conclude with a few pointers, but in my experience any problems encountered are likely due to a lack of understanding about the technical features of the tent. I have used the tent in rain, hail, snow, wind - you name it. I've never had a problem. Mine was the only tent (from Wal-Mart brands to Kelty and North Face) to stay dry in three days of rain in WV. It has survived drunks falling on it (yes, I went to college) with a minor tear in the fly - easily repaired. It has also held three large men including climbing AND camping gear through a very cold WY night (-10F). This was a little tight, but the tent performed beyond expectation. Yes, the tent is a little heavy and does not ventilate like a 2-season. It is a 4-season tent. Check around and you will not find a better value in weight/function/cost if you are looking for a 4-season. I use this tent for everything from long summer trips, to car camping, to winter climbing excursions. It will not fail you - totally bombproof. Do your research, then do yourself a favor and save your time and money - don't waste your time on all the other garbage out there, buy this tent. Tips: Unzip all windows and vents and steak out the fly as far as you can to maximize breathability in the summer. Don't touch the tent walls (in any double wall tent) if you don't want it to get wet - if you push the inner wall against the fly in any tent condensation will creep in. Set the tent up length-wise into the prevailing winds, you will never even notice they are there. I found a groundcloth helpful - take good care of it and it will take good care of you. Finally, with a little practice you can easily set this tent up in the dark, during a storm and have it be just like home.

Customer Service

Never talked with Walrus, but REI was helpful in recommending materials to fix the small tear in the fly.

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Sorry to dissappoint the fans but i found this tent to be very high on gimmicks and low on performance. The hub system is fine as long as there isn''t any wet grit around, the little window vents were pointless, and I never managed to get the fly to ever tighten up well or match the shape of the inner tent. Condensation was a real issue in humid conditions. The floor was really dry however, and the speed of setup was great, until a central section of a pole broke on me while setting up in the pouring rain. I decided to sell right then. It seemed to promise more than it delivered for the price, but makes a good 3-season tent for the non-demanding trips. Do not use in wet conditions if you dont want to have to wake up in the night to check the guys...

Customer Service

Excellent. they shipped me the broken pole replacements without charge.

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I bought the Warp 2XV about a year ago. I was happy to get the old one-vestibule version since the second vestibule adds another pound and bulk. Comparing weight and bulk, it is about average for a 4-season tent this size. It''''s heavy and bulky enough so you can''''t just attach it to the outside of your pack, and better have somebody to share the weight.?xD;?xA;In contrast to most other reviewers, I don''''t think the tent is a breeze to set up. It almost takes 2 people to attach the last two clips to the poles and it is impossible to do with gloves. In a snowstorm, you are better off to leave them unclipped. Below freezing, the tent fly becomes very stiff and awkward to push the poles through the sleeves (especially the vestibule). It is a breeze to set up at home or at temperatures above freezing, but this is not what this tent is made for. ?xD;?xA;This tent definitely keeps you warm. Even at temperatures below zero Fahrenheit, it stays warm enough inside to keep the water from freezing. You will get lots of condensation, though. It is very stable in high winds if you have enough time to stake it out very well. Can''''t beat the price, even paying its full price is a great deal for a 4-season tent.

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Excellent tent. I have the Warp 2+2 model which I purchased about 1 1/2 years ago. We took it up the Andes (in Peru) and the French Alps where we camped in snow, rain, and high winds. The tent performed very well.

The Warp 2+2 does very well in cold weather, whereas in warmer temperatures ventilation can be tricky...

It's very fast to set up (it came very handy a few times during thunderstorms) and well constructed (no rips, bent poles etc. so far)

It's definitely on the heavy side, but it is super roomy (could fit 3 adults), with plenty vestibule space...

At a price below $250 it's a bargain.

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Best tent I've ever owned! Got an amazing deal on some closeouts last year (2000). Mine is the Warp 2XV with one vestible. I recomend this one vs. the two vestible model because of weight and ventilation.

PROS:
-Easy setup with the rapid hub system. Takes me about five minutes.
-Super water proof, ended up in a rainstorm before I waterproofed and the tent held up great.
-Lots of interior space
-Fairly light (taking the size and four season usage into account) mine weighs about 7 pounds

CONS:
-Hard to vent, Took me a couple of weeks of use to figure out how to create airflow, best bet (for hot summer nights) is to lose the rainfly. or (if privacy is an issue), use a closepin to hold up the rainfly doors halfway up, then open the tent windows halfway down...
-Takes a few setups to learn how to properly stake out to avoid condensation in rainy weather.
(neither of these are major problems, just small gripes)

All in all, this tent rocks, I've gotten my moneys worth out and it is still keeping me dry.

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I have the warp 2+2 w/2 vestibules. I've used it a couple times on rainier and it worked great. This tent is closer to a 3 person than a two, and easily holds 2 6'+ guys and gear. The two vestibules give plenty of room to lay your gear out and set up your stove. Biggest minus is weight, @8lbs, its heavy as hell. You definetly need to split this tent up with 2 people unless you like hauling a 60+ lb pack. For 150$ though, you can't beat this tent.

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This tent sucks! I bought the 98' model for $200, which is not a bad price. I'll start with the pros and end with the cons.
Pros: It's nice and roomy, I'm 6'1" and had plenty of room to stretch out without touching the sidewalls. The vestibule is pretty big, big enough to cook, store your wet boots and shells, but a little too small for a pack. The floorprint is bombproof, and the rapid hub system is definately strong. The four pockets and the attic are cool for storing small things like maps, glasses, and wet socks.

Cons: The main problem I had with this tent: the fly. It is a huge fly, the vestibule is built in, so it's pretty bulky. And there definately isn't enough stake out points; it takes some thinking to get the fly taut. Absence of a roof/fly vent led to being soaked in condensation. The two windows don't help much in providing a productive airflow. You constantly have to keep tightening the fly during rain to keep it from sagging(which it does alot) And the pole sleeves aren't the brightest idea either. Even if the fly keeps the rain out, condensation builds up under the fly, travels down the pole sleeves, and voila, you've got a nice drip. Way too heavy for one person. I think the newer model has done something to remedy the condensation problem(a fly vent) but the 98' model condenses worse than any tent I've ever used. If you've only got $200 to spend, buy a Eureka Alpinlite. Don't waste your money on the Warp 2.

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I did a lot of research before buying this tent and all reviews pointed to Walrus. The value is unequalled in this tent. Set up is quick and easy. Interior space is cavernous. Great ventilation and design. Quality of construction is excellent. I couldn't be happier!
Downside: The integrated poles make it difficult to fold up tightly which ends up eating a lot of space in your pack.
If you can only afford one tent for year round backpacking, this is the one. Best part, I got mine at REI for $139.00

Bought this tent about a year ago. Have ridden out a few heavy snowstorms with no problems. Large hooped vestibule is great for cooking. Light for a 4 season tent but a little bulky for the summer. This tent replaced my old North Face and I like this a lot better. Internal pole system works excellent.

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