Backpacking tents · owner-verdict comparison

Kelty Late Start 2P vs Naturehike Cloud-Up 2: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Kelty Late Start 2P: 80% of 10 owners recommend it, vs 70% of 20 for the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Kelty Late Start 2P

80%of 10 owners recommend
80% recommend · 20% neutral · 0% don't
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Naturehike Cloud-Up 2

70%of 20 owners recommend
70% recommend · 30% neutral · 0% don't
Owners praise
  • Outstanding value for the price
  • Very light and packable
  • Holds up in wind, rain and snow
Owners complain about
  • Stock pegs too short, need replacing
  • Awkward front-only entry
  • Thin, delicate fabric
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What Kelty Late Start 2P owners say

“I've never had any issues.”
— @gunsofmasseffect4321 on YouTube
“it has worked great for 3-4 years”
— @realJohnLab on YouTube
“4 lbs for a 1 person tent is nuts”
— @SomeRandomGuy-1985 on YouTube

What Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 owners say

“looks like a perfect tent for the UK.”
— @Zlin0035 on YouTube
“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.”
— @willisonwheels on YouTube
“I love the way the vent only works well if the wind is blowing the right way”
— @Stuart-er8qz on YouTube