Easy to split the weight between two. With my two-person trekking pole tent, there’s no option to distribute weight evenly.Also, the double-walled design is easier to vent in colder temperatures than a single-walled tent. The rainfly and tent floor are coated with Xtreme Shield waterproofing, and the Syclone poles are extremely tough against high winds. Ability to use in a wider range of climates. MSR tents are notoriously tough against high winds and bad weather.This is much much harder with a non-freestanding tent. One night I camped on completely solid rock ground and was able to pretty successfully stretch out the area of the tent and vestibules with large rocks in lieu of staking. Ability to use in a wider range of terrain.It’s really nice to have a semi-freestanding tent that takes the finesse out of it. I’ve had some frustrating nights trying to get my trekking pole tent just right when I’m backpacking alone. Easy to set up alone. The one pole system makes the Freelite super easy to set up and take down, even when backpacking alone.The setup is SO quick and easy even when flying solo Of all the shelters I’ve used over the years, this one is the easiest to set up by myself. There’s also one small pole that goes across the very top for extra interior space. You just lay the tent body down, lay the pole down on top of it, clip in, and start staking. One-pole design. This is the first tent I’ve used that has just one large pole holding up the majority of the tent body.Crawling over your partner to go to the bathroom or grab another layer in the middle of the night is not fun, and personal vestibule space is a huge perk. This makes a HUGE difference when backpacking with someone else. Two large vestibules. Some comparable semi-freestanding tents only have one door and vestibule.Though the low peak height is a drag for taller hikers, the tent’s lower profile is part of what makes it so weather-resistant. The two taut vestibules help keep it stiff even in stormy conditions. Weather protection. Of comparable tents in its category, the Freelite 2 performs very well in high winds and rain.This means that any condensation collected on the rainfly will not seep through the mesh. When the tent is staked and set up properly, the rainfly doesn’t touch the mesh body. Additionally, the two large vestibules have fasteners on both sides to be able to roll out the doors for more airflow and views. Excellent ventilation. The super-fine mesh on the body of this tent has great ventilation.2-Side silicone impregnated flysheet and PE floor fabric are mildew-resistant and have excellent hydrolytic stability, and will last significantly longer than traditional PU-coated fabrics.The vestibules are huge and also provide great ventilation.Can be pitched with footprint (not included) and fly for a minimalist weather shelter.Matching reflective tabs on fly and tent body simplify setup.External guy points are matched to toggles to attach the fly directly to the poles, increasing stability. 10 external guy points and 2 perimeter pull-outs provide ample reinforcement.Offset vestibule design eases entry and exit.All the pockets you could ever want (two ceiling, two head, two side, one foot).Pole swivel connects long poles for easy setup.High-volume pole structure with a swivel provides well-distributed headroom without the weakness of hubs.Opposing struts on the vestibule doors provide unrestricted cross-tent airflow for excellent condensation management without sacrificing weather protection. Our new KickStand vents make ventilation a breeze.Click here to learn how internal guylines work. Click here for step-by-step instructions to install a second set of internal guylines. Two pre-installed internal guylines give the Portal great lateral stability for almost no weight increase.Two doors and two vestibules increase livability for two.Instructions are found in the bottom video below. The Portal can be set up fly-first to keep the inner tent dry in rainy conditions. This means using premium fabrics with good UV and mildew resistance, eliminating PU coatings that break down over time, and adding extra zipper sliders to double the zippers' lifespan. We designed the Portal with an eye for long-term durability. By incorporating several technologies from our Expedition Series tents, we were able to give the Portal a degree of stability and weather resistance previously reserved for dedicated "four-season", or more accurately, "one season" tents. If there's a stronger sub three-pound tent out there, we have yet to find it. It's their statement piece saying you don't need to sacrifice strength, features, or durability to make an ultralight freestanding tent. The Portal is Slingfin's lightest freestanding tent at 1.3kg.
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