The Naturehike Opalus Tunnel 2 is a semi-freestanding, 4-season tunnel tent for two people, pitched fly-first — the outer goes up before the inner, so the interior stays dry even when setting up in rain. A low 90cm peak height and tunnel shape present less wind resistance than a taller dome, and combined with 18 stakes, that makes the Opalus 2 a solid choice for exposed terrain and mountain weather — though as a semi-freestanding design, it depends on proper staking to hold its shape at all.
Both fly and floor use 20D silicone-coated ripstop nylon rated to 4000mm on each side. Trail weight of 1995g (2400g with accessories) works out to 998g per person — reasonable for a 4-season tent in this class, though not ultralight. One door and one vestibule are typical for tunnel designs and mean two occupants share a single entry point. The 3.12m² floor gives enough length for taller users. It packs to 52×18cm, with a footprint included and also sold separately. Best suited to serious backpacking, mountaineering approach treks, and bikepacking outside peak summer season.
Specifications
Color
Green
Tent Type
Tunnel
Season Rating
4-season (winter/expedition)
Intended Use
Backpacking, Mountaineering, Bikepacking
Freestanding
Semi-freestanding
Wall Construction
Double-wall
Setup Type
Pitch fly first
Packaged Weight
2400 g (5.29 lb)
Minimum Weight
1995 g (4.40 lb)
Packed Size ( Length x Diameter )
52 x 18 (1.7 x 7.1 ft)
Floor Area
3.12 m2
Floor Dimensions ( Length x Width )
240 x 130 (7.9 x 4.3 ft)
Peak Height
90 cm (3.0 ft)
Capacity
2
Number of Vestibules
1
Number of Doors
2
Pole Material
Aluminum
Fly Material
20D Nylon
Fly Denier
20
Fly Coating
Silicone (SilNylon/SilPoly)
Floor Material
20D Nylon
Floor Denier
20
Floor Coating
Silicone (SilNylon/SilPoly)
Floor Type
Bathtub floor
Inner Tent Material
Polyester Mesh
Mesh Coverage
Full mesh
Fabric Technology
Ripstop
Water Column - Fly
4000 mm (157.48 in)
Water Column - Floor
4000 mm (157.48 in)
Guy Lines Included
✓
Stake Count (included)
18
Footprint Included
✓
Footprint Available Separately
✓
Weight per Person f(x)
1200 g (2.65 lb)
Minimum Weight per Person f(x)
998 g (2.20 lb)
Floor Area per Person f(x)
1.56 m2
Space Efficiency f(x)
1.3 m2/kg
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Weight
Standard weight· mainstream zone 976–2584 g· ranked 248 of 364