Quasar 2 Tent

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Terra Nova Quasar 2 Ten is a durable and reliable year-round shelter for mountaineers. Its geodesicc design provides stability, and color-coded DAC poles make pitching easy. Two entrances and porches with ample storage space, versatile ventilation options, and waterproof fabrics ensure comfort. The tent is lightweightt and compact for efficient transportation.

Terra Nova says: 

The Quasar is designed for mountaineers looking for an extremely strong tent. Whether you’re up in the mountains or at the poles, the Quasar will stand up to it all. Its strength, durability and space, make it the perfect choice for long-term mountaineering trips or expeditions at any time of the year.

Our Verdict

The Terra Nova Quasar 2 Tent is an exceptional choice for mountaineers and expedition enthusiasts seeking a robust and reliable shelter for year-round use. Renowned for its strength and durability, the original Quasar has proven its resilience in some of the harshest conditions around the globe for over two decades.

The Quasar's geodesic design is crucial, providing remarkable stability and strength. This inner pitch first design enhances stability, reduces noise in windy conditions, and maximises usable space by maintaining superb inner tension.

Colour-coded DAC poles make pitching straightforward and quick. The free-standing design is ideal for situations where ground conditions are less than perfect, as it doesn’t depend on guy lines and pegs to maintain its structure. Of course, they should still be utilised, especially in bad weather. 

The Quasar has two entrances and porches, with ample storage space (one porch for gear, one for cooking, entering and exiting). The inner doors feature full midge-proof mesh and solid inner panels, offering versatile ventilation options for various weather conditions.

Terra Nova’s Watershed and Waterbloc fabrics “guarantee waterproofing”, ensuring reliable protection in wet conditions. The tent's Dyneema reflective guylines provide additional stability, being three times stronger than standard guy ropes and exhibiting minimal stretch.

Weighing 3082 grams (excluding pegs and bags), the Quasar is relatively lightweight for a four-season, two-person tent designed for such extreme conditions. Its packed size of 47cm x 18cm is compact enough for efficient transportation, but if camping with a partner, it maybe a good idea to split the weight.

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Featuring an exceptionally strong geodesic design that is tried and tested, having withstood some of the harshest conditions in the world for over two decades.
• The inner pitch first design of the Quasar adds to its stability and makes it quieter in windy conditions. It also adds superb inner tension, preventing sagging and providing the largest usable space possible.
• Colour-coded DAC poles make it quick and straightforward to pitch.
• The free-standing design means the Quasar is ideal for camping where the ground is less firm, as it doesn’t rely on guy lines and pegs to support its main structure.
• Two entrances and porches allow sheltered access and plenty of space to store your gear.
• Each inner door has a full midge-proof mesh and solid inner door, enabling different ventilation options depending on weather conditions.
• Guaranteed waterproofing comes from a combination of proven Terra Nova Watershed and Waterbloc fabrics, with the flysheet and groundsheet taped.
• Dyneema reflective guylines add more stability in bad conditions. Dyneema guy rope is three times as strong as standard guy rope of the same weight and has very low stretch for stability in all conditions.
• Now supplied with Terra Firma Pegs.

Specifications

• Inner tent weighs: 1232g
• Flysheet weighs: 889g
• Poleset weighs: 961g
• Total weight: 3082g (excludes pegs and bags)
• x17 pegs supplied weigh: 223g

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