Choosing a 2 person tent
Sharing a tent means sharing weight and space. That is why every 2 man tent in the table below has two entrances: either of you can get out at night without climbing over the other. Split the load, too: one carries the flysheet and inner, the other the poles and pegs.
The models differ in three ways: fabric (Zero G Line in 10D to 20D ripstop nylon or Travel Line in 68D ripstop polyester), design (hybrid, tunnel, dome) and pitching (inner first or fly first). We always state trail weight, so you can compare models like for like.
2 man tents compared
| Model | Line | Design | Pitching | Trail weight | Packed size | Poles | Hydrostatic head fly / floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeron 2 | Zero G | Hybrid | Inner first | 1,086 g | 40 x 15 cm | Carbon | 3,000 / 5,000 mm |
| Zephyr 2 | Zero G | Hybrid | Fly first | 1,218 g | 40 x 15 cm | Carbon | 3,000 / 5,000 mm |
| Exogen 2 | Zero G | Hybrid | Inner first | 1,656 g | 45 x 19 cm | Aluminium DAC | 3,000 / 5,000 mm |
| Exogen 2 XL | Zero G | Hybrid | Inner first | 1,671 g | 45 x 20 cm | Aluminium DAC | 3,000 / 5,000 mm |
| Donna | Zero G | Hybrid | Fly first | 1,686 g | 45 x 17 cm | Aluminium DAC | 3,000 / 5,000 mm |
| Pioneer | Zero G | Tunnel | Fly first | 1,795 g | 45 x 16 cm | Aluminium DAC | 3,000 / 5,000 mm |
| Tempest 2 | Zero G | Tunnel | Fly first | 1,854 g | 45 x 16 cm | Aluminium DAC | 3,000 / 5,000 mm |
| Venture 2 | Travel | Hybrid | Inner first | 2,544 g | 48 x 18 cm | Aluminium 7001 T6 | 5,000 / 7,000 mm |
| Charger 2 | Travel | Dome | Inner first | 2,637 g | 50 x 20 cm | Aluminium 7001 T6 | 5,000 / 7,000 mm |
| Outpost 2 | Travel | Tunnel | Fly first | 2,781 g | 48 x 20 cm | Aluminium 7001 T6 | 5,000 / 7,000 mm |
Trail weight: flysheet, inner tent and poles, without pegs, guylines and stuff sacks. All values from Wechsel product data 2026.
Which 2 man tent suits you?
Long-distance hiking, minimum weight
Aeron 2 (1,086 g) and Zephyr 2 (1,218 g) have a 10D ripstop nylon flysheet, carbon poles and a packed size of 40 x 15 cm. Split between two packs, each of you carries around 540 g of the Aeron 2.
Freestanding for trekking and bikepacking
Exogen 2, Exogen 2 XL and Donna weigh 1,656 to 1,686 g. As hybrid tents they stand on hard ground without guying out; in wind, peg them out anyway. All three also feature among our bikepacking tents.
Wind and rain when pitching
Tempest 2, Pioneer and Outpost 2 are tunnel tents that pitch fly first, so the inner stays dry when you set up in the rain. Pitch a tunnel tent with the narrow end into the wind and peg it out.
Heavier fabrics for campsites and cycle touring
Venture 2, Charger 2 and Outpost 2 from the Travel Line have a 68D ripstop polyester flysheet with a 5,000 mm hydrostatic head and a 7,000 mm floor. In return they weigh 2,544 to 2,781 g.
Over 1.90 m tall? Exogen 2 XL, Tempest 2 and Outpost 2 are also listed under tents with extended sleeping length.
Spare parts and repairs
A broken pole section or a damaged zip does not mean a new tent. Our spare parts service supplies single pole sections. Larger damage is handled by our repair service – in the UK by our partner Scottish Mountain Gear.
2 person tent FAQs
How much does a 2 person tent weigh?
Our models range from 1,086 g (Aeron 2) to 2,781 g (Outpost 2) trail weight. Trail weight covers flysheet, inner tent and poles, without pegs and stuff sacks.
Do I need a tent with two entrances?
For two people it is practical: each of you has your own door and space for boots and pack in front of it. Every 2 man tent in our comparison table has two entrances.
2 man tent or a tent for three?
If you want room for kit inside the inner or travel with a child, have a look at our 3 man tents. The Exogen 3 weighs 2,211 g – 555 g more than the Exogen 2.
Inner first or fly first?
Inner-first tents are quick to pitch and well ventilated in dry weather. Fly-first tents keep the sleeping area dry while you pitch in the rain. The table shows which model pitches which way.
Can I use a 2 person tent on my own?
Yes. Many solo walkers choose a tent for two to keep their kit inside. The Aeron 2 weighs just 320 g more than the Aeron 1. All solo models are in our 1 man tents.