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Quechua Arpenaz 2 - Tent Review
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Finding the right tent for backpacking or hiking that can survive any uninvited natural events such as heavy rainfall or strong winds is crucial especially if you have a limited budget in hand. There are so many cheap tents for sale in the market but if not durable enough to withstand even a few minutes of rainfall then it is most likely a waste of money. There are also so many durable tents in the market that can withstand heavy rainfall or strong winds BUT are way expensive than what your budget has to offer.
Good thing is, I found a cheap tent that has the durability of an expensive one. The Arpenaz 2 tent of Quechua. Quechua is a mountain sports brand from France that offers cheap but quality products for sports enthusiasts. Their product covers different kinds of sports including hiking and climbing.
So, let’s review the Arpenaz 2 tent from Quechua that I bought at decathlon.ph for only P1,480.00 including the shipping fee.
Quechua’s Arpenaz 2 tent, categorized as a standalone tent, has the flexibility you need for easy assembly and easy dismantle. It has collapsible fiberglass poles that fit on the metal rings at the bottom of the tent for easy pitching. The fabric used for the groundsheet is Polyethylene and both the inner and outer flysheet is Polyester. One(1) ventilation on the back portion of the tent and spaces between the inner flysheet and the outer flysheet for better circulation of the air while limiting the condensation.
The total weight of the bag with all the items in is at 2.2 Kg. It is certainly quite heavier than the other branded tents in the market but it is relatively cheaper than them.
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| Metal rings to be connected to the end of the fiberglass pole for easy pitching. |
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| Hook type assembly for faster pitching and dismantling |
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| Outer ply features knots on the poles inside and hooks on all ends for more stability. |
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| The Arpenaz 2 has six(6) pegs and four(4) guy lines to help stabilize the tent during strong winds and heavy downpour. |
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| The Arpenaz 2 tent without the outer plysheet. |
PROS
- Pretty cheap tent
- Sturdy and can withstand heavy downpour
- Easy to pitch and to dismantle
- Compact bag. Easy to fit after use
CONS
- Limited space inside. For this 2 person tent, the space inside will only be enough for a two person sleeping in. No enough space for your bags or other things.
- No vestibule - You will have to bring all of your things inside the tent including your dirty shoes unless you will let it be stolen outside.
- As I've said earlier, it is quite heavier than the other branded tents in the market. If the added weight is not an issue for you then this cheap tent is for you.
VERDICT
This pretty cheap but sturdy tent from Quechua and Decathlon is really a bang for the bucks. I tested it three(3) times before making this post for me to give an honest review based on my personal account using the tent. On those 3 times, I experienced heavy rainfall, heavy fog and a sunny day. We were on the beach when I first tried out the tent. Unfortunately, it rained for more than an hour. We had 5 tents that time and only 2 tents were able to resist the downpour. Mine and the other branded tent. 2nd was when we were at Datu Salumay for our Brigada. Datu Salumay always fog heavily during night time and when it fogs, it moist. My tent was able to protect me and my wife from coldness though there are mists on the outer flysheet but we are left warm and dry the whole night. The 3rd one was on the beach(again) but this time, it's a sunny day. The weather is really hot but when we are inside of our tent, the temperature is not that hot unlike most of the cheap tents(believe me I have 2 cheap tents that are a failure from the three(3) situations above.
Overall, I would most likely recommend this tent for those hikers, campers, or beach goers who want a durable yet very cheap tent that can be trusted in times of unpredictable weather. And also, Quechua's line of products are highly recommended too.
Disclaimer:This is not a paid post. This is an honest review based on my personal account.
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