The Cloud-Up Pro 2 is the budget pick that punches well above its weight. For $165 you get a 4 lb 2-person tent with proper 20D nylon, 4000 mm waterproof rating, and an included footprint — features that the premium picks charge $400+ more for. The trade-off is brand support and longevity: after 100 nights the walls start to sag, and Naturehike's warranty isn't on par with Big Agnes or MSR. For occasional backpackers or those buying a first tent, the value is undeniable.
Strengths
- +Roughly a quarter the price of the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 or MSR Hubba Hubba LT
- +20D nylon with silicone coating; PU 4000 mm waterproof rating — strong for the price
- +Includes a footprint — most premium tents charge extra
- +3.97 lb packed weight competes with mid-tier name-brand tents
- +Best value pick on every published 'best backpacking tent under $200' list
Watch-outs
- −Walls sag noticeably after ~100 nights of use — requires pole-adjustment workaround
- −Single-door design (not dual like the premium picks)
- −Brand support and warranty are weaker than Big Agnes, MSR, or Nemo
- −Tapered foot end is narrower than the MSR Hubba Hubba LT or Big Agnes Copper Spur
How it compares
Cheapest pick by a wide margin — less than half the MSR Hubba Hubba LT and Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P. Heavier than every other pick. Single-door vs dual-door on the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2, MSR Hubba Hubba LT, Nemo Dagger OSMO 2P, and Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P. Includes footprint where premium tents charge extra.
Who this is for
At a glance: occasional backpackers, first-tent buyers, or anyone testing the activity before committing to a premium-tier purchase.
Why you’d buy the Naturehike Cloud-Up Pro 2
- Roughly a quarter the price of the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 or MSR Hubba Hubba LT.
- 20D nylon with silicone coating; PU 4000 mm waterproof rating — strong for the price.
- Includes a footprint — most premium tents charge extra.
Why you’d skip it
- Walls sag noticeably after ~100 nights of use — requires pole-adjustment workaround.
- Single-door design (not dual like the premium picks).
- Brand support and warranty are weaker than Big Agnes, MSR, or Nemo.
Rating sources
Our 4.2 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
