Sea to Summit Telos TR2 Plus Review

I have previously tested the original Telos TR2 two person tent. This is the Telos TR2 Plus version, which adds a solid ripstop nylon inner, and the brand now claims it is a “year-round tent”.

Quick specs
Price: £615 Weight: 1.72kg Pitching: inner first Flysheet: 15D nylon ripstop sil/PU 1,200mm HH Inner: 20D nylon ripstop Groundsheet: 30D nylon ripstop 4,000mm HH Poles: 9.6 and 9.5mm Aluminum DAC TH72M Poles Pegs: 10x alloy Y pegs Porches: 2 Inner Dimensions: 134x215x105cm seatosummit.co.uk

The design is, like the MSR Hubba Hubba 2 also tested, based on a dome layout with a central ridge pole and Y-shaped sections at either end, plus a “Tension Ridge” at the top for more interior space. It’s inner pitch first. Although pitching is relatively easy for this kind of design, I have found that the Tension Ridge can be awkward to tension into place if you’re trying to pitch it alone.

The tent comes in multiple stuffsacks that clip ingeniously together. Due to the long pole sections this makes the whole package quite lengthy – it will only go into my pack lengthwise. It’s also hard to repack the stuffsacks.

It offers good interior space, including two very decent porches. Ventilation is also good. The flysheet has a low hydrostatic head but is adequate; the groundsheet is, similarly, a bit thin, but does not show moisture under pressure.

Wind resistance is slightly better than the MSR Hubba Hubba 2 thanks to sturdier poles. However, I would still not want to intentionally use it in sustained high winds. One upside: the supplied Y-beam pegs are excellent.

The Telos TR2 Plus is a good tent with decent interior space for relatively settled weather. The price is a bit high for the performance, though.

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