The Orson Hopper Pro 2 is a high-performance 3-season lightweight tent. Built to house 2 people and weighing only 2.2kg this tent is the ultimate shelter for serious NZ tramping and backpacking. Designed to be spacious, easy to use, and exceptionally capable of handling New Zealand’s variable weather, this has been a tried and tested best-seller since 2016 due to its proven low weight, small packed size, and consistent performance. This latest Hopper Pro 2 comes loaded with multiple upgrades for enhanced reliability and convenience, now featuring reliable YKK zips, high-visibility zipper pulls and Linelocs, and improved stability through easy-to-use Korean pole clips and added pole clips throughout the structure.
The Hopper Pro 2 is engineered for maximum liveability, making your time in the outdoors comfortable. This freestanding easy-to-pitch tent uses shock-corded aluminium poles for simple, fast setup. Access is excellent with double entrances and two good-sized vestibules for convenient gear storage. Furthermore, a unique roof spreader bar optimizes the internal space, creating near-vertical walls for a surprisingly spacious interior, which also includes inner storage pockets and a free gear loft to keep your essentials organized.
Built with premium Ripstop Silnylon, the Hopper Pro 2 handles tough NZ conditions with superior durability. The fly is made from durable 20D Ripstop Silnylon fabric with a reliable PU3000mm waterproof coating, while the floor uses a robust 40D Ripstop Silnylon with a strong PU5000mm waterproof rating for enhanced moisture resistance. Finally, adjustable ventilation is a key feature; it can be finely tuned from inside the tent with inner zip access to open or close the two side vents, plus vent struts at the top of the door zips for added airflow when needed.
A Hopper 2 Groundsheet is available as an optional extra for more floor protection and greater waterproofing. The tent can also be set up with only the fly or fly first in wet conditions using the groundsheet.
The Hopper Pro 2 is an updated model of the Hopper 2 - also available in a slightly heavier Polyester version See the Hopper 2 Lightweight, 2 Person, 2.5kg Tent here.
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Features:
- NZ Designed 2 person camping tent
- 3 season tried and tested
- Quality YKK zips, hi-viz zipper pulls and linelocs
- Made of strong, lightweight Ripstop Silnylon fabric, 20D fly and 40D floor
- Waterproof with PU3000mm rated fly and PU5000mm rated floor with taped seams
- Easily carried lightweight 2.2kg and compact packed-size make it easy to carry
- Simple to pitch with a shock-corded aluminium pole structure and easy to use Korean pole clips
- Roof spreader pole means near vertical inner walls with greater internal space and headroom, as well as keeping rain off the inner when entering
- 2 side vents for greater ventilation and airflow control - can be opened/closed from inside the tent
- 2 entrances and vestibules for easy access and plenty of storage
- Inner storage pockets and handy gear loft included
- Guy rope with hi-viz tensioners and aluminium tri pegs included
- Handy wide mouth compression strap carry bag
*Groundsheet available as an optional extra
Specifications
- Seasons: 3
- Sleeps: 2
- Colour: Green fly, yellow inner, grey floor
- Inner dimensions: 210cm long x 70 + 135 + 70cm wide x 100cm max height
- Fly: 20D 380T Ripstop Silnylon, PU 3000mm with Taped seams
- Inner: 20D Nylon mesh
- Floor: 40D 380T Ripstop Nylon PU 5000mm with Taped seams
- Poles: series 7 aluminium 8.5mm shock corded poles
- Pegs: 12 x 15cm aluminium Y pegs
- Rope: 2mm red guy ropes with reflector strip and hi-viz linelocs
- Packed Weight: approx 2.2kg
- Packed size: approx 45cm x 13cm
FAQs:
How many seasons is this tent rated for? Can I use this tent year round?
- The Hopper 2 Pro is a 3-season tent. It is not a 4-season alpine tent. These tents are versatile and prioritize breathability, ventilation, and protection from New Zealand’s challenging weather conditions. Note that while these tents are great for the majority of camping situations, they are not recommended for winter alpine camping or extreme weather conditions when specialized alpine tents designed for winter or 4-season are more appropriate.
What is silnylon? How is it different to polyester?
- Silicone-coated nylon (silnylon) often with a polyurethane PU coating in the underside and polyester with a polyurethane (PU) coating are two different types of materials used in the construction of camping tents. A thinner, lighter silnylon fabric than more traditional thicker polyester makes for a lighter & more compact packed tent. The silicone coating adds to tear strength and a waterproof PU coating means seams can be taped.
What is the difference between the Hopper 2 Pro and the Hopper 2 tents?
- The tent design is the same tried & tested design used in previous models but the fabric and some of the componentry has been upgraded. The Hopper 2 Pro is made using a lighter silnylon fabric making it around 300g lighter with a smaller packed size. It also has YKK zips, hi-viz zipper pulls and tensioners, and comes in a green fly and grey floor. The Hopper 2 Polyester tent is made using a thicker, heavier polyester fabric meaning it is a little heavier at 2.5kg and is a little less compact than the 2 Pro. It also uses standard zips and zipper pulls. The Hopper 2 Polyseter is available in Olive green and Orang colours.
Is this suitable for 2 people?
- The Hopper 2 Pro is a great 2 person tent with near vertical inner walls which maximise the internal space. Double entrances make for easy entry and exit and it features 2 vestibule storage areas.
Is this tent waterproof?
- Yes, the Hopper Pro 2 has a PU3000mm coating on the fly and PU5000mm on the floor. These ratings will handle most weather conditions in NZ. For more info on waterproofing see here
Do I need a groundsheet?
- A groundsheet is optional – you can use this tent in full confidence without a groundsheet. The groundsheet is designed specifically for this tent and sits a few cm inside the inner floor to ensure that water does not get trapped in between. There are aluminium eyelets at the corners that can be used to hold it in place.
The groundsheet offers:
- greater protection of the tent floor extending its life
- keeps the floor clean
- boosts floor waterproofing in wet conditions
- provides an extra layer of insulation
- reduces moisture rising up and causing condensation
- ability to set up the tent fly first or fly without the inner
