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A well-balanced, comfort-focused backpacking tent that doesn’t skimp on space or sustainability.
Terra Nova says
A new, spacious inner pitch first design, ideal for backpackers and trekkers.
Our Verdict
Spacious, stable, and thoughtfully made, the Solar Horizon 2 offers reliable shelter for those who want room to breathe without carrying too much bulk.
At 1,712g, it’s not the lightest in Terra Nova’s lineup, but it makes good use of the weight. The generous inner comfortably fits two standard mats and feels noticeably roomier than some alternatives in this category. Ventilation is good thanks to the twin side doors and fly hoods, and the new triple ripstop, PFC-free flysheet holds its shape well in wind. It’s also fully recycled and solution dyed, which brings welcome environmental credentials.
The inner-first pitch can be less ideal in poor weather, but it’s straightforward to set up and well suited to settled, dry camps. I like that you can add trekking poles for extra stability. Inside, it’s dark—great if you want to sleep in—but it could feel a little enclosed on long winter nights.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- New TriPlex™ triple ripstop flysheet fabric for extra stability
- Recycled, PFC-free and Solution Dyed flysheet
- Groundsheet and inner tent fabric also recycled and PFC-free
- One of the most sustainable 3-season tents on the market
- Option to add trekking poles for extra stability
- Compatible with our FASTPACK and PitchLite Systems
Specifications
UOG Specs:
- Flysheet weighs: 648g
- Inner weighs: 642g
- Poleset weighs: 422g
- Total weight for comparison: 1712g (excludes pegs and bags)
- x10 pegs supplied weigh: 86g
Terra Nova Specs:
- Sleeps: 2
- Season Rating Spec: 3/4 season backpacking
- Free standing?: No (tent requires guy lines to be pitched)
- Minimum Weight: 1.75Kg
- Packed Weight: 1.9Kg
- Number of Doors: 1
- Packed Size: 46x22cm
Material & Construction
- Flysheet: 20D Triple R/S Si / PU Recycled C0 SD 3000mm HH
- Inner: 20D Nylon R/S Recycled C0 WR
- Floor: 20D Nylon R/S Recycled C0 SD Si / PU 5000mm HH
- Poles: 8.7mm DAC NFL
- Pegs: 10 x 9g Terra Firma Mini Pegs
- Hooks: 4 x 5.6g Alloy Hook
- Guylines: 6x Dyneema® Reflective
- Inner Door: Half Mesh
