Alpkit

Ordos 2

Pitching: inner-first

Flysheet: 15D PU nylon ripstop

Inner: 20D polyester mesh/15D nylon ripstop

Groundsheet: 20D PU/Sil nylon ripstop, 3000mm hydrostatic head

Poles: 7001-T6

Pegs: 13 x 16cm DAC J

Porches: 1

Inner dimensions: 210x134/100cm, peak height 95cm alpkit.com

The Ordos 2 is a solidly made tent at a low weight. It’s a tapered wedge shape with the door at the high end. The inner clips onto a hub-connected three-part pole and can be pitched very quickly. The floor tapers to the rear but is wide enough for two mats. Headroom in the centre is reasonable but the walls slope in and there’s only room for one occupant to sit up comfortably. The porch is just big enough to store packs and wet gear, though these need to be moved when cooking. Whilst two doors are better for two people, having the door at one end does mean no-one has to climb over the other to get in and out. The inner has a mesh panel at the rear, a mesh roof and a mesh door for ventilation. There’s a vent on the flysheet too.

The weight of the Ordos 2 makes this an attractive choice, as does the low price. It’s light enough for solo use (some solo tents weigh more) and adequate for two. I’d rather have something a little roomier and with two doors for regular use with two people; but if you want a tent for both solo and duo use the Ordos 2 would be a good choice.