The Mountain Hardwear AC 2 Tent is a freestanding single-wall 2-person shelter rated 4-season/expedition — built for high-altitude mountaineering and winter conditions rather than casual summer trekking. The Evolution Tension Arch design uses aluminum DAC Featherlight NSL poles in a geodesic layout that resists wind loading and snow weight well.
At 1811 g (1562 g in minimum configuration), it's not a light tent for two, but the specs reflect durability priorities: a 50D fly rated to 10,000mm and a 30D floor rated to 4,000mm are chosen for toughness, not for shaving grams. Floor area of 2.35 m² and a 111 cm peak height give two occupants reasonable room with gear inside — there's no vestibule, so everything has to live in the sleeping area or under the fly's edge.
Seams come factory-taped, and the tent has only two vents, which on a single-wall design means a trade-off between cold protection and airflow. This is a specialized tool for high-altitude expeditions and mountaineering, not an all-purpose tent for general-season trekking.
Specifications
Color
Red
Tent Type
Geodesic
Season Rating
4-season (winter/expedition)
Intended Use
Mountaineering, Expedition
Freestanding
Freestanding
Wall Construction
Single-wall
Setup Type
Pitch together (unified)
Packaged Weight
1811 g (3.99 lb)
Minimum Weight
1562 g (3.44 lb)
Floor Area
2.35 m2
Floor Dimensions ( Length x Width )
206 x 114 (6.8 x 3.7 ft)
Peak Height
111 cm (3.6 ft)
Capacity
2
Number of Vestibules
0
Number of Doors
1
Pole Material
Aluminum
Pole Brand/Series
DAC Featherlight NSL
Fly Material
Nylon
Fly Denier
50
Fly Coating
PU (Polyurethane)
Floor Material
Nylon
Floor Denier
30
Floor Coating
PU (Polyurethane)
Mesh Coverage
Partial mesh
Water Column - Fly
10000 mm (393.70 in)
Water Column - Floor
4000 mm (157.48 in)
Seam Sealing
Factory taped seams
Number of Vents
2
Guy Lines Included
✓
Stake Type
DAC J-Stakes
Door Type
D-door
Footprint Available Separately
✓
Weight per Person f(x)
906 g (2.00 lb)
Minimum Weight per Person f(x)
781 g (1.72 lb)
Floor Area per Person f(x)
1.18 m2
Space Efficiency f(x)
1.3 m2/kg
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Standard weight· mainstream zone 976–2584 g· ranked 202 of 364