Telos TR2 Bikepacking Tent

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UOG TOP PICK— The Telos TR2 Bike-packing tent takes inspiration from its backpacking brother. Focusing on practical features and innovative extras, this tent has a generous amount of space and is versatile and user-friendly. It is an excellent tent for those who prefer two-wheel adventures and a top pick.

Sea to Summit says: 

With best-in-class space, climate control and multiple set-up modes, the two-person fully-featured Telos TR2 Bikepack tent was designed for the ultimate three-season bikepacking experience. Our patent-pending Tension Ridge Architecture delivers unmatched useable room, a higher ceiling, oversized doors, two large vestibules for storing gear and an adjustable ventilation system.

More suitable than the standard Telos TR2 for bikepacking due to having shorter pole sections and our innovative modular storage system allows you to split the load between your fellow campers, or pack each component speperatley for even weight distribution and to suit space limitation of your bike.

Designed for ultimate versatility, the Telos TR2 can be pitched in a multitude of ways, including our Hangout Mode, which converts the tent into a semi-open shelter.

The lightweight Telos TR2 is also packed full of intuitive features like our FairShare Storage System, which is comprised of dual-use storage bags that can be clipped into your tent to create extra storage and our illuminating Lightbar.

With a mesh inner and DAC’s world-class Featherlite NSL and PRESSFIT pole sections, the Telos TR2 is the ultimate in ultra-lightweight liveability.

Our Verdict

A spacious, practical, and versatile two-person bike-packing tent, that takes inspiration from Sea to Summits flagship tent, the Telos TR2. This bike-packing tent slims down the weight and reduces the length of the pole sections, making it ideal for handlebar storage, or stashing in panniers. The tent comes in 2 rugged waterproof eVent bags, which securely attach to your bike and are brilliant if you wish to split the tent with a partner. However, the eVent bags are incredibly small, which makes packing the tent away a real pain. In bad weather it could become incredibly frustrating.  The eVent bags also add considerable weight; between them, they add around 500g to the tent’s overall weight.  I would change the storage bags to something much lighter, especially if I am carrying the tent, which is a real shame as they are well made, but sadly not big enough to be practical, and they add considerable weight. That is my only real caveat with this tent.

Incredibly easy to put up, the tent has some really nice user-friendly features (until you have to put it away).The Lightbar, which doubles as the pole bag, once secured to the ceiling, defuses the light from your head torch, giving off a nice warm light, that makes for a cozy evening in the tent. The vestibules are of good size and can store a rucksack if you happen to go backpacking. The TR2 gear loft fits this tent which that provides a lot more storage, which this tent is lacking.

The tent circulates air incredibly well, thanks to the apex vents, which significantly reduce condensation by maximizing the ventilation in the tent. The doors are of good size, and make the place a pleasant space to hang out in with a partner, without feeling claustrophobic.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

In-depth Reviews:

• Sea to Summit Telos TR2 Bikepacking Tent Review – “I have continued to use this tent on several multiday trips, it never disappoints”

Features

• Patent-pending Tension Ridge Architecture creates class-leading usable space, height and climate control
• Oversized Apex Vent efficiently expels hot air to prevent condensation build-up
• Baseline and Apex Vents work together to create superior airflow and are easily adjusted from inside the tent
• Easily convert the fly into a semi-open shelter with our patent-pending Hangout Mode—perfect for socialising, communal meals or getting out of the sun (requires a pair of adjustable trekking poles or Telos Hangout Mode Pole Set, sold separately)
• FairShare Storage System allows you to distribute weight evenly between friends or within your pack
• Lightbar tent pole storage sack doubles as a light-diffusing lamp that can be secured to the ceiling
• Patent-pending and easy-to-use Quick Connect Tent Feet allow one-handed attachment and adjustments
• Ultimate versatility with six set-up configurations: Dry Set-Up, Fly Only, Inner Only, Partial Fly, Classic and Hang Out Mode
• Two large vestibules provide plenty of space to store gear and protect it from the elements
• Tall-wide doors allow for comfortable access and expansive views outside for a more liveable interior
• Silicone and Polyether Poly-Urethane (Sil-PeU) coated 15D fly fabric provides excellent hydrolytic stability for durable waterproof performance
• 1200mm waterhead 15D fly and 2500mm 20D floor, both with fully-taped and waterproof seams
• Ultra-lightweight 15D polyester high-airflow mesh for maximum ventilation and no-see-um insect protection
• DAC Featherlite NSL and PRESSFIT pole sections with varying diameters for maximum strength at minimum weight
• Strong 7075-T6 aluminium alloy Ground Control Light Tent Pegs provide secure anchoring thanks to the custom TriPoint, multi-notch design
• Easily adjustable Ground Control Guy Cords with quick-connect V-Toggles can be attached or removed from multiple guy loops to suit wind conditions

Specifications

• Inner tent weighs: 487g
• Flysheet weighs: 506g
• Poleset weighs: 469g
• Total weight for comparison: 1462g (excludes pegs, Lightbar tent pole storage and eVent bags)
• x10 pegs supplied weigh: 78g
• Lightbar tent pole weighs: 61g
• eVent bags: 453g

Sea to Summit Specs

• Outer Tent Dimensions (Height x Width X Length):  111 x 256 x 220cm
• Inner Tent Dimensions: (Height x Width x Length): 105 x 109/134 x 215cm
• Floor Area: 2.62m2 / 28 ft2
  
• Vestibule Area: 1.8m2 / 19.5ft2
• Total Area: 4.4m2 / 47.5ft2
• Packed H x W x L: 15 x 22 x 30cm
• Number of Doors: 2
  
• Capacity: 2
  
• Tent Type: Freestanding
  
• Sea to summit min trail weight: 1507g
• Sea to Summit packed weight: 1914g
  

Material & Construction

• Inner Material: 15D Polyester High-Airflow No-See-Um Mesh
• Fly Material: 15D Sil-PeU Coated Nylon Ripstop
  
• Fly Hydrostatic Head :1200mm
  
• Pole Type: DAC Featherlite NSL 8.5mm & 9.0mm Anodised Aluminium
  
• Groundsheet Fabric
• Floor Hydrostatic Head: 2500mm
  

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Tents
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Tent
• When pegs go bad – Everything you need to know about tent pegs
• Are Tent Footprints Worth It?
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