Co-op · Tents & Shelters
Flash Air 2 Tent
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About this product
The Co-op Flash Air 2 is a 3-season, 2-person backpacking tent built around an ultralight nonfreestanding design that tips the scales at a packed weight of roughly 907 grams (2 lbs. 13.65 oz.). Its minimum trail weight drops to 2 lbs. 6.5 oz. with the included vertical poles, or as low as 2 lbs. 2.1 oz. when substituting trekking poles, saving an additional 4.4 oz. Four DAC NFL aluminum poles create nearly vertical walls and a generous 46.85-inch peak height, while the hubbed roof geometry and foot pole add livable volume throughout. The floor covers 28.72 square feet with dimensions of 88 by 52/42 inches (head to foot), and two canopy-style doors open onto a combined 21.18 square feet of vestibule space for gear storage. Seams are fully sealed for rain protection, and guyout loops add stability in rough conditions. The tent packs down to 6.9 by 17.9 inches, fitting easily into a backpack or bike panniers. It contains recycled materials, meets bluesign criteria, and comes from a Climate Label Certified brand.
- Category
- Tents & Shelters
- Brand
- Co-op
- Material
- DAC NFL aluminum, Containsthat meet the bluesign® criteria
- Color
- STRATUS BLUE
- Size
- 6.9 x 17.9 inches
- Seasons
- 3-season
- Best Use
- Backpacking
- Floor Area
- 28.72 square feet
- Ultralight
- Yes
- Design Type
- Nonfreestanding
- Min. Weight
- 2 lbs. 6.5 oz. (or 2 lbs. 2.1 oz. without vertical poles)
What people are saying
Reviewers consistently praise the Co-op Flash Air 2 for its impressive weight (around 2 lbs. 8 oz.) and strong value relative to pricier ultralight competitors. The trekking pole pitch option is a standout feature, widely appreciated for shaving extra ounces. Dual side doors and vestibules earn repeated compliments for livability and convenience for two people. The hybrid single-wall construction is noted as a smart weight-saving design. The most common complaints center on the finicky foot-end pole, which many users find difficult to insert and tension correctly, especially for first-timers. Interior storage pockets are widely criticized as too small to be useful. Condensation can be an issue given the single-wall build, and the tent requires careful site selection and staking since it is non-freestanding. Weather performance is considered adequate for moderate conditions but less reliable in severe wind or heavy rain without thorough guying out.
Specifications
- Rain protection
- 4/5
- Packed weight
- 907 g
- Sealed seams
- Yes
- Sleeping capacity
- 2
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