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Naturehike Cloud-Up 2

Naturehike Cloud-Up 2

Scored on 20 verified owner verdicts, from 408 comments read across 7 communities
TL;DR
Owners overwhelmingly praise the Cloud Up 2 as a light, weather-worthy tent that punches far above its low price, though the thin fabric, short stock pegs and cramped front-only entry are common gripes.

70% of 20 verified owners recommend the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

What 20 owners say
408 comments reviewed · scored on the 20 clearest verdicts
70%
Recommend
14 owners
30%
Neutral
6 owners
0%
Don't recommend
0 owners
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Counted in the score
Reddit
69%
13
Other forumsWhiteblaze, Rokslide, Outdoorseiten, Bushcraftusa
71%
7
Reviewed, but not counted — and why
YouTubeiowner comments
87%
62
Affiliate blogsipaid commission
100%
2
No clear verdictiSetup, tips & quirks
1

Affiliate blogs here say 100% recommend, while the owner-based score is 70%. They earn a commission on every sale — so we show them for transparency but never let them move the score.

The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. YouTube and Affiliate blogs are shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.

What owners like
  • Outstanding value for the price · 14 · 70%
  • Holds up in wind, rain and snow · 13 · 65%
  • Very light and packable · 9 · 45%
  • Durable over years of use · 8 · 40%
  • Roomy enough for solo or two · 5 · 25%
What owners flag
  • Stock pegs too short, need replacing · 3 · 15%
  • Awkward front-only entry · 3 · 15%
  • Thin, delicate fabric · 3 · 15%
  • Flappy unless staked out taut · 3 · 15%
Who it's for
A great fit if
  • Budget backpackers wanting ultralight without a premium price
  • Solo hikers or couples on multi-day treks
  • Wild campers facing wind, rain and snow
  • Bikepackers and cycle tourers needing a packable shelter
Look elsewhere if
  • True ultralight purists counting every gram
  • Campers who want side entry and easy nighttime access
  • Those needing bombproof fabric for rough handling

Synthesized from what Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 owners say — not a spec sheet.

How buyers rate it elsewhere

Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.

Top quotes, sourced

408 reviewed · 84 shown
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YouTube▼ don’t recommend

I love the way the vent only works well if the wind is blowing the right way

YouTube▲ recommend

looks like a perfect tent for the UK.

YouTube— neutral

It's strange that the company didn't connect the body with the fly in this version

YouTube— neutral

I had this tent for 3 years and it served me pretty well. My main issue with it was the front entrance, felt like I had to be a gymnast to get back into the tent over my sleeping pad after getting up in the night.

YouTube▲ recommend

it lasted me the entire 8 month cycle tour from Mongolia to the Netherlands, surviving insane wind, rain, snow and sand storms. Worth every penny.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

The walls slanting in towards the middle so dramatically are the deal breaker for me.

YouTube▲ recommend

I see the drawbacks as an absolute win in bad weather.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

Wasn't enough as it blew flat in a high wind...Thankfully the poles didnt break and was able to successfully move the tent -with a load of help.

YouTube— neutral

I however found it okay for 2 people.

YouTube▲ recommend

Sounds like a good one man tent for us here in the UK.

Reddit— neutral

Cloud Up can be quite flappy even when not on top of a mountain, and is a pain to stake out taut to stop the flappiness.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

showed the lack of mesh... I'd cook in Australia

Rokslide Forum— neutral

I bought a nature hike cloud up 2 I got one with the "4 season" rain fly tested few times really nice and light 3.8 pounds. Material seem really light but is holding up well but it is thin enough I bought a heavier tent for back up just in case

YouTube▲ recommend

This is a great tent. Don't let anybody fool you into believing this is a 'beginner' tent or entry level.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

Not sure $130 is very "budget"

YouTube▲ recommend

Brilliant tent, it was my first tent when I properly got into wild camping and used it many times.

Reddit— neutral

I own precisely that tent. The description is correct and you should have no problems.

Reddit— neutral

Once pegged in it’s ok. Spent well over 100 nights in it not a biggy.

YouTube▲ recommend

overall I felt very impressed with how it held up.

Reddit— neutral

Both are decent budget picks though.

YouTube▲ recommend

Great review and a great little tent!

WhiteBlaze— neutral

The Naturehike tent has thicker floor and rain fly compared to the BAFCUL2, which makes it about 9 oz. total heavier than the BA tent with footprint. The thicker SilNylon material also gives the Naturehike tent a much greater hydrostatic head (4000 mm vs. 1500 mm) to resist driving rain. Packed weight without the optional footprint is right around 3 lbs.

YouTube▲ recommend

I have never been dripped on, and the 2 person is not heavy. Naturehike are great tents, full-stop.

YouTube▲ recommend

I've had one of these for a couple of years and been in some awful weather, never had an issue, great tent.

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Common problems & things to know

Practical notes owners raise — setup, quirks, and issues to watch for. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.

Redditⓘ good to know

I replaced Naturehike's dinky pegs with the longer ones that worked well.