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ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 2 Person Tent

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
170
Old Reviews
93
Unverified
11
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425.24 grams
WEIGHT
100 meters
SIZE

Review Analysis - 66 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Build Quality
 20
poles, zippers, fly, tents, well made
+95%
-5%
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" ...  Fits 2 people and gear comfortably inside.  ...  "
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" ...  The positive, for durability, design and function this tent holds its own with the more expensive tents at a very affordable price.  ...  "
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" ...  Have used this tent 6 times now and it’s very well made.  ...  "
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" ...  It's well-built.  ...  "
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" ...  Poles are very sturdy, color coordinated and go together with ease.  ...  "
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" ...  The zippers in the inner tent and the fly are large and they work real smooth. ... The inner tent is about half solid  ...  "
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" ...  Zipper tension also excellent. ... Everything stores in nice pouches and the tent itself has compression both on the tent and the bag.  ...  "
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" ...  - The floor is thin. ... If you unscrew the tips, you can replace the bungee inside.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 19
set, easy to set, setup, tent, one person
+100%
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" ...  Incredible quick and easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Let's get down to the biggest plus of this tent: It's really easy to set up and take down.  ...  "
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" ...  The set up makes it easy enough for one person to set up without a struggle.  ...  "
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" ...  Easily set up by myself.  ...  "
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" ...  It's not an easy stuff, but it can be done.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing is so fast and easy to set up and easily done by one person.  ...  "
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" ...  this tent is super easy to set up, and it' is perfect for one or two people.  ...  "
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" ...  it is easy and uncomplicated to set-up.  ...  "
Storage
 17
tent, room, plenty, air mattress, vestibule
+100%
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" ...  Super easy to get back into the storage bag, unlike other tents that you have to wrestle for 45 minutes and struggle to zip it up.  ...  "
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" ...  So spacious inside yet light and compact when packed up.  ...  "
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" ...  And best of all, it fits two average people and a couple bags comfortably.  ...  "
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" ...  This tent is long enough for two 90" sleeping bags, and wide enough for two regular or mummy bags with room to spare!  ...  "
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" ...  Capable of fitting a queen sized air mattress in it.  ...  "
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" ...  Room for myself and personal gear.  ...  "
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" ...  Lots of space for one and enough for 2.  ...  "
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" ...  Make sure to check the floor dimensions. ... There's plenty of room for one person and their gear inside.  ...  "
Setup
 14
set, setup, easy to set, aluminum, poles
+100%
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" ...  Incredible quick and easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  The set up makes it easy enough for one person to set up without a struggle.  ...  "
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" ...  it is easy and uncomplicated to set-up.  ...  "
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" ...  Set up was super fast and breakdown just as quick.  ...  "
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" ...  one person, one minute, no experience needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Set up was easy as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Decent quality, easy set-up.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup in less than 10 mins, light and easy to use.  ...  "
For Travel
 14
backpacking, trip, camping, trips, motorcycle
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Great for traveling on motorcycle.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for hiking trips where you don't want to be lugging a heavy tent around!  ...  "
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" ...  Fantastic tent - used it on a recent trip to NC.  ...  "
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" ...  Definitely the best option for a backpacking tent under $150  ...  "
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" ...  It is rare that I go on a trip and am not camping. ... Downpours in the Blue Ridge Mountains ... I don't have the budget for an ultra light, but this tent would work perfectly fine for backpacking if you don't mind an extra few oz.  ...  "
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" ...  Used those as a one man tent on a seven day kayak camping trip.  ...  "
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" ...  I fit my two dogs, me and a bunch of stuff in it, and it's perfect for backpacking.  ...  "
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" ...  We have not yet taken this on a backpacking trip, only car camping, so I cannot attest to the weight or durability during a backpacking trip.  ...  "
Capacity
 12
room, gear, tent, footprint, ventilation
+100%
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" ...  I use it by myself, not for 2 persons because I wanted the comfort of the extra room.  ...  "
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" ...  Room for myself and personal gear.  ...  "
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" ...  Good ventilation, perfect size!  ...  "
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" ...  I use this for hunting and plenty of room inside for gear etc.  ...  "
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" ...  I already tested it in my backyard .  ...  "
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" ...  Overall great choice for the average camper or someone who lives in the outdoors.  ...  "
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" ...  The vestibules have more than enough room for shoes and miscellaneous objects you might want to leave outside.  ...  "
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" ...  My wife and I were pleased with the amount of room. ... It is definitely plenty long for us.  ...  "
Fit
 10
poles, people, tent, comfortably, vestibules
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Fits 2 people and gear comfortably inside.  ...  "
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" ...  The vents are great and no problems with condensation buildup at all.  ...  "
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" ...  And best of all, it fits two average people and a couple bags comfortably.  ...  "
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" ...  For two good sized people it fits very well.  ...  "
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" ...  Two people fit perfectly well with their gear in the vestibules.  ...  "
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" ...  It would be nice if the footprint had the clips and grommets to allow the fly to be erected on it's own.  ...  "
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" ...  Pretty lightweight, 2 person fit comfortably, and easy setup.  ...  "
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" ...  The center hook that holds up the tent in the middle easily hooks over both poles.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Weight:  425.24 grams
Size:  100 meters
425.24 grams
WEIGHT
100 meters
SIZE