tldr; Best budget ultralight 2P tent under $150. 4 lbs packed, double-wall, freestanding. Seam seal it yourself.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Naturehike Star River 2
“Just got one of the new Mongar UL1 and am heading out for a trip with it this weekend - it looks 10/10 for me and for 1/2 the price of other tents, you can't go wrong. I really like the side opening vs the tunnel opening of the CloudUp - I'm tired of facing away from the lake's we stay on. A couple of buddies and I have been using Naturehike tents for 10 years or so, most are CloudUps and I also have a Star River 2.”
“Well it depends where you're from! If you buy without tax in the US or Canada it's a reasonable price. Here it's just ridiculous to import and not worth it to me .. Yes funnily enough I just bought the Mongar UL. It just seems so good without any big downsides. Could get a temporary deal where it was only €150. If I sell my current Star River 2 for around €120 it's barely costing me money”
43 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 2/24/2026