KUIU 2 Man Tent

[jingalls]

Looking for anyone that’s personally used the KUIU 2 man tents. Looking at purchasing a Mountain Star 2 man with carbon poles for backpack hunts.

 

[Tyglick]

I have one with carbon poles and worked great for 5 day idaho backcountry elk hunt last fall. Rain and snowed. Kept everything dry. I highly recommend

 

[jingalls]

Big THANKS Tyglick for taking time to post to me!!!

 

[cullenz]

I've been using one for the last 3 years, and I really like it and think it is well thought out. I bought mine with aluminum poles because I'm a little more comfortable with aluminum pole durability, but I'm sure the carbon poles are plenty strong. I've taken it on a bunch of trips in CO both during the summer and during archery season. I probably have somewhere between 50-60 nights in mine. I've also used it in some nasty weather on a September Prince of Wales blacktail hunt, and last fall on a 10 day archery sheep hunt in CO (it rained all week long). It has held up great, and it doesn't show any wear or breakdown. Previously I have used the MSR Hubba Hubba, and 2 different 2P Big Agnes Tents. The KUIU is my favorite out of all of them. I felt it was much more stout in high winds than the MSR and Big Anges tents I've used. I've never used it in any really snow, so I can't speak for it there.

If you do pull the trigger on it, I highly recommend also getting the gear loft. The tent has plenty of pockets on the side walls already, but I personally really like that added gear loft.

 

[jingalls]

Thanks Cullenz! I’m going to pull th trigger on it. They offer a kit with th loft and footprint and that’s what I’m going to order.

VERY HELPFUL! Thanks guys!!!

 

[hflier]

I have one with Aluminum poles and gear loft for sale in the classifieds. As new.

Ron

 

[InteriorAKPopsicle]

I'm in Alaska and am looking at buying the Kuiu Mountain Star 2P as well for hunting Dall Sheep, Moose, Caribou, or whatever I can from August to October.

I've been using one for the last 3 years, and I really like it and think it is well thought out. I bought mine with aluminum poles because I'm a little more comfortable with aluminum pole durability, but I'm sure the carbon poles are plenty strong. I've taken it on a bunch of trips in CO both during the summer and during archery season. I probably have somewhere between 50-60 nights in mine. I've also used it in some nasty weather on a September Prince of Wales blacktail hunt, and last fall on a 10 day archery sheep hunt in CO (it rained all week long). It has held up great, and it doesn't show any wear or breakdown. Previously I have used the MSR Hubba Hubba, and 2 different 2P Big Agnes Tents. The KUIU is my favorite out of all of them. I felt it was much more stout in high winds than the MSR and Big Anges tents I've used. I've never used it in any really snow, so I can't speak for it there.
If you do pull the trigger on it, I highly recommend also getting the gear loft. The tent has plenty of pockets on the side walls already, but I personally really like that added gear loft.

Cullenz, I was in Juneau AK prior to moving to the interior... How long were you on Prince of Whales and was the wind and rain pretty severe? I feel like South East Alaska can really test a gear in a lot of ways no other place can. Also were you successful? Hope you got a nice buck.

 

[hflier]

I have one for sale in the classifieds. Just putting in a plug. Great tent I have two and now only need one.

Ron


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[hflier]

TTT


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[InteriorAKPopsicle]

I saw that when I searched. I’m waiting for taxes too buy, I won’t have the extra funds till then or I would definitely get yours.


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[mtnclimber]

Ive used the storm star for all my sheep hunts in alaska for the last 3-4 years and love it. I like it alot more than my hillebergs. It got left on the mountain this last season, im gonna go with the mountain star now.

 

[Brooks]

I have a Kuiu Mountain star 2 man. I like it and it is pretty solid in high winds . I would never want to sleep 2 guys in it because there is not enough room. Packs nice and small, lightweight and so far I’ve never been wet in it. I spent 10 nights in it last fall.....no problems I like the tent.

 

[cullenz]

I'm in Alaska and am looking at buying the Kuiu Mountain Star 2P as well for hunting Dall Sheep, Moose, Caribou, or whatever I can from August to October.

Cullenz, I was in Juneau AK prior to moving to the interior... How long were you on Prince of Whales and was the wind and rain pretty severe? I feel like South East Alaska can really test a gear in a lot of ways no other place can. Also were you successful? Hope you got a nice buck.

I was there for 10 days, and backpacked in for 6 days. The rest of the time I was salmon fishing. Relative to what I was prepping for, our weather was pretty good. We did get a lot rain, and we saw some wind gusts that were maybe 30-40 mph but nothing crazy on the wind side. I've had some days/nights in CO archery deer hunting where I got stuck in some micro bursts with high winds, and no issues with the tent at all.

I was successful on a decent buck. I think I caught the tail end of them being up in the alpine. He was already rubbed off and colored pretty good

 

[cast10K]

mtnclimber - what hillebergs did you have? Also curious why the switch from the storm star to the mountain star?

 

[Doc Holliday]

Worked great for me in the NWT. Endured several powerful snowstorms. Did get a good bit of snow coming in under the vestibule, even with the rock walls, but the storms were pretty brutal. There was honestly a point one day hunting when a storm rolled in with strong winds and we weren't sure if the tent would be there when we got back. It never budged. Two thumbs up from me.

 

[InteriorAKPopsicle]

Worked great for me in the NWT. Endured several powerful snowstorms. Did get a good bit of snow coming in under the vestibule, even with the rock walls, but the storms were pretty brutal. There was honestly a point one day hunting when a storm rolled in with strong winds and we weren't sure if the tent would be there when we got back. It never budged. Two thumbs up from me.
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How did the external poles shed snow? I don’t think it is something I will need to deal with but that is one of my last concerns on this unit.
I’m still a month or so away from making a purchase financially but am trying to make a decision so I can stop researching. Haha.
It looks fine from the pictures but just curious about your experience.


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[InteriorAKPopsicle]

I was there for 10 days, and backpacked in for 6 days. The rest of the time I was salmon fishing. Relative to what I was prepping for, our weather was pretty good. We did get a lot rain, and we saw some wind gusts that were maybe 30-40 mph but nothing crazy on the wind side. I've had some days/nights in CO archery deer hunting where I got stuck in some micro bursts with high winds, and no issues with the tent at all.

I was successful on a decent buck. I think I caught the tail end of them being up in the alpine. He was already rubbed off and colored pretty good

Nice! Glad you had success, that’s a better buck then I ever got in SE (I never got one) and a great experience. Thanks for the reply.


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[Doc Holliday]

How did the external poles shed snow? I don’t think it is something I will need to deal with but that is one of my last concerns on this unit.
I’m still a month or so away from making a purchase financially but am trying to make a decision so I can stop researching. Haha.
It looks fine from the pictures but just curious about your experience.


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Never had an issue with that....guessing the wind kept it moving so it glanced off of whatever it hit.

 

[InteriorAKPopsicle]

Awesome Doc, thanks. I figured it isn’t flat enough to be an issue but was wondering how that would work. Thanks again.


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[mtnclimber]

mtnclimber - what hillebergs did you have? Also curious why the switch from the storm star to the mountain star?

I have only used the nallo's. Love the side loading of the kuiu vs. front loading of nallo. and 2 vestibules vs. 1. kuiu was much more breathable as well. I felt like the storm star was overkill for sheep hunting in august in september. ill take the weight savings.