M Crux X2 Storm Tent REVIEW
by Ryan Jordan
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Article Summary:
The Crux X2 Storm is a double-walled, four-pole, two-person winter mountaineering tent of geodesic design. At around 6 pounds, it is the lightest four-pole mountaineering tent available. The Crux X2 Storm is in the same structural class of tents as the REI Mountain 2 (7 lb 10 oz), Kelty Orb 2 (9 lb 11 oz), The North Face Mountain 25 (8 lb 7 oz), and the definitive tent in this category, the Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 (9 lb 2 oz). The Crux X2 Storm saves weight over these models primarily by eliminating the vestibule pole and using an ultralight siliconized nylon flysheet. During our testing of the Crux X2 Storm, we subjected it to extended snow loading rates in excess of 4 inches per hour and winds to 75 miles per hour.
ARTICLE OUTLINE
- Overview
- In Brief
- TABLE. Specifications: Tent Type, Fabric Description, Pole Material, Weight Full Package, Weight Minimum Package, Weight Of Accessories, Floor/Vetibule Area, Floor Area/Backpacking Light Minimum Weight Ratio, Dimensions, Model year, MSRP
- Usable Features / Ease of Use
- Weight / Sizing
- Usable Space
- Wind Stability
- Storm Protection
- Ventilation / Condensation Resistance
- Insect Protection
- Durability
- Value
- Recommendations for Improvement
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