Active Traveller review the Jaran 2 tent

Active Traveller review the Jaran 2 tent

By Alpkit Accounts

The Jaran 2 tent brings an innovative approach to outdoor comfort, providing a spacious interior and smart features that make camping a seamless and restful experience.

All in all the Jaran 2 is, in our opinion one of the best lightweight 2 person backpacking tents for the money.
Read the full review here

Tents

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Ultra 1
Ultralight backpacking tent: 1-person, 2-3 season, sub 900g (2lb)
£249.99 £299.99

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Kelp
Elan
Lightweight, waterproof hooped bivvy bag weighing less than 1kg
£84.99 £99.99

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Kelp
Polestar
Trekking pole tent for long distance backpacking: 1-person, 3-season, 980g
£99.99 £129.99

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Kelp
Aeronaut 1
Innovative air pole tent great for bikepacking and hiking trips: 1-person, 3-season, 1.2kg
£135.99 £159.99

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Kelp
Aeronaut 2
Innovative air pole tent great for bikepacking and hiking trips: 2-person, 3-season, 1.5kg
£169.99 £199.99

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Kelp
Soloist
Ultralight backpacking tent: 1-person, 3-season, 1.2kg
£129.99 £149.99

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Kelp
Soloist XL
Ultralight backpacking tent: 1-person XL, 3-season, 1.31kg
£139.99 £169.99
Kelp
Tarpstar 1
An ultralight, 1-person pyramid tarp tent that pitches using trekking poles.
£159.99

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River
Tarpstar 2
Ultralight pyramid tarp tent for backpacking: 2-person, 3-season, as light as 500g
£149.99 £179.99

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Kelp
Tarpstar 4
Ultralight pyramid tarp tent for backpacking: 4-person, 3-season, as light as 771g
£169.99 £199.99

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Kelp
Viso 2
Spacious, backpacking tunnel tent: 2-person, 3-season, 3.2kg
£139.99 £159.99

  • Special Offer

Kelp
Viso 3
Spacious, backpacking tunnel tent: 3-person, 3-season, 3.9kg
£149.99 £179.99

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