Naturnest
Polaris 2
The Polaris 2 is an all-aluminium clamshell tent rated for two, with a published open size of 210 x 132 x 150 cm folding to 210 x 132 x 18 cm and a weight of 84 kg (185 lbs). It uses a 5 cm mattress with condensation pad, a high-density Oxford-plaid canopy with YKK zippers, a skylight, a 50 A/12 V Anderson power interface with USB, and air-conditioning/heating ports.
What stands out
- Publishes full dimensions and weight, unlike several siblings
- Skylight plus a 50 A Anderson interface with USB
- Air-conditioning/heating ports
What to weigh up
- Product weight of 84 kg requires a capable roof platform
- Listed as sold out at time of research
- No published season rating
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $1,499 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 185 lb |
| Packed length | 6 ft 11 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 4 in |
| Packed height | 7.1 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 6 ft 11 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 4 in |
| Floor area | 29.8 sq ft |
| Interior height | 4 ft 11 in |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~60 secest. |
| Shell material | Aluminium alloy with die-cast corners |
| Fabric | High-density Oxford plaid; mildew-proof antibacterial polyester inner; YKK zippers |
| Warranty | 1year |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | — |
| Heater / HVAC port | Yes |
| Roof skylight | Yes |
| Annex available | — |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | Yes |
Specifications last verified against Naturnest's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.
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