The Kelty Vortex 2 tent incorporates Kelty's proprietary WebForce technology. Webfoce consists of two parts. The first is 'trusses' at each pole sleeve intersection. These guide the poles through the intersection, easing set up, and eliminating any independent movement of the poles, strengthening the structure. The second part is the WebForce 'tendons' on the fly, which lock stakeout points to FlyBoys (Kelty's patented anchoring system) , preventing any stretch or movement under even the heaviest winds. The FLyBoy consists of a patch that is permanently affixed to the fly and a plastic clip that anchors the body, poles and fly, creating a the strength of four poles in a two pole tent.
1.9 oz. Nylon taffeta tent walls
2.3 oz. 1800mm PU coated taped nylon taffeta floor
2.3 oz. Taped 1800mm PU coated taped polyester fly
Lightweight high tenacity webbing throughout
Features
Vaulted PolePilot sleeves are extremely rigid for maximum strength, provide exceptional airflow between the tent and fly
Continuous pole sleeves for easy setup
Two large D-shaped doors and two large fly vestibules
ArcEdge floor keeps seams off ground and watertight
Two large no-see-um mesh ceiling panels for ventilation
Two vestibules
Eclipse photocromatic window
Fly vents
FlyBoy
Guyout points
Noiseless zipper pulls
Side release buckle tent/fly connection
Taped seams
WebForce
ArcEdge floor
Gear loft loops
Internal storage pockets
Organizer wall
Side wall vents
Taped floor seams
Vaulted pole sleeves
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Martin Cash - Nov 8, 2002 10:23 am - Voted 5/5
Untitled ReviewThis tent, despite its 3 season rating, can be used for mountaineering and winter camping too. I've had good luck with it on snowfields and in temperatures below zero. It vents very well, so ice doesn't build up, or condensation doesn't soak your clothes. The webforce fly material is very strong, and despite its two pole design, it has held up well in 40 mile an hour winds and driving snow. Obviously this kind of lightweight design has its limits. It would proabably fail in winds over 50-60 miles per hour.
When setting this tent up in the mountains, make sure to use your trekking poles and some lightweight stakes to properly anchor it down. The anchors that the tent comes with do not work in the snow. Also, I've attached some thin rope to the corners and vestibule points on mine to tie it down to some rocks if conditions are bad.
Of course, 4 season tents already come with this stuff, but they are much heavier and more expensive.