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Evolution 2P 2D shelter ( rev F)   Awards and Reviews
(2P - two person, 2D - two doors and vestibules double wall freestanding)
 

Evolution 2P rev D with "Granite" fly
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Evolution 2P rev C with "Granite" fly
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Evolution 2P rev C with "Marigold" fly
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Porch fly pictures


Evolution 2P rev D shelter body
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Evolution 2P rev F floor plan
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bulletLightest full size double wall freestanding shelter with
two doors and two vestibules!
bulletPerfect for the lightweight backpacker
bulletDouble wall construction to prevent condensation inside the shelter and on your sleeping bag
bulletLarge no claustrophobic interior with 42" (107cm) high ceiling
bulletLot's of no-see-um mesh for bug protection and ventilation
bulletLarge side doors for easy entry and exit....the doors can be completely unzipped to open them as much as possible for increased ventilation, or they can be partially unzipped if a person wants an overhang for rain protection.
bulletVents on the top of each vestibule for cross ventilation
bulletSilnylon pole sleeves with dead end pockets for easy setup and wind/storm stability
bulletFly "Velcros" to pole sleeves so it can stay on and
setup without rain getting in
bulletTwo interior pockets for eyeglasses, flashlight, etc.
bulletTwo clothes hampers built into shelter for storing clothes made with breathable mesh for drying clothes
bulletTwo large vestibules - enough room for pack and footwear
bulletVestibules with single guy out for quicker, easier setup
bulletRedesigned vestibules that allow for a larger door opening for easier entry/exit
bulletRedesigned vestibules for a more storm worthy structure
bulletAdditional guy outs on each end of fly for a more storm worthy structure
bulletHighest quality components, e.g. zIppers, window material, grommets, webbing, etc.
bulletColor coded cord, e.g. zipper pulls - reflective yellow, guy outs - black, guy line - reflective black
bulletReflective guy out loops on mesh body so it can be guyed out if rain fly is not used
bulletLightweight aluminum or carbon fiber poles available
bulletShelter, carbon poles, and fly weight
only Xlbs x.xoz ± x.xoz xx.xoz ± x.xoz/ x.xkg ± xxg)
bulletCreate PackLightTM option - Footprint, Grommet kit, fly and carbon poles
only xlb x.xoz ± x.xoz (x.xoz ± x.xoz/ xxg ± xg)

 

bulletFootprint (sold separately) extends your shelter life by protecting it from abrasive wear and tear. Made with the same silnylon fabric as Evolution floor so using this doubles the floor thickness. It is much easier and less expensive to replace a worn out Footprint than the shelter floor - 15% discount with shelter purchase.
 
bulletGrommet kit (sold separately) - add grommets to each corner of Footprint to use fly without body to create PackLightTM option -15% discount with shelter purchase.

 

bulletStakes (sold separately) - 15% discount with shelter purchase

 

bulletGuy line kits (sold separately) 4 Lite-n-MityTM reflective spectra guy lines and 4 stakes for creating a more storm worthy structure - 15% discount with shelter purchase

 

 

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Awards and Reviews
 

 

BackpackingLight "Lightitude" 2005 Best Gear

Honorable Mention
Double Wall Tents
E
volution 2P
“At 3 lb 1 oz with a carbon pole set, the Big Sky Products Evolution 2P is nearly a pound [25%] lighter than its next closest competitor that offers dual doors, dual vestibules, a weatherproof double wall design, plenty of internal gear storage, and a very fast setup time.”

 

Reviews
"Big Sky's Evolution 2P tent is an intriguing new design and after a few hours spent pitching and prowling around it, I'm very impressed..."
Read all the reviews of Big Sky's
Evolution 2P at BackpackGearTest.org.

 

Read the Review of the Big Sky's Evolution 2P at Backpacking Light Magazine
Full Review

"Simply stated, [Big Sky's Evolution 2P] is the lightest, best designed, most user-friendly three-season two-person double-wall freestanding tent available." Read the entire review of Big Sky's Evolution 2P at Backpacking Light.

Read the Review of the Big Sky's Evolution 2P at Backpacking Light Magazine
SpotLite Review

"[Big Sky's Evolution 2P is the] lightest double wall, two-door, dual-vestibule tent on the market..." Read the entire review of Big Sky's Evolution 2P at Backpacking Light.

 

 

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Big Sky Evolution 2P 2D shelter

 

 

Specs - Evolution 2P 2D (rev. F)

Specification Description
Suggested use Lightweight General backpacking
Model Evolution 2P 2D
Sleeping capacity 2
shelter, fly and poles average weight 2lbs 11.5oz ± x.xoz
(1.2kg ± xxg)
w/ carbon poles

xlbs x.xoz ± x.x oz
(x.xkg ± xx g)
w/ aluminum poles
Fly and footprint
average weight
xlbs x.xoz ±  x.xoz
(xxg ± xxg)
w/ carbon poles

xlbs x.xoz ± x.xoz
(x.xkg ± xxg)
w/ aluminum poles
Accessories
 - shelter bag

average weight

x.xoz ± x.xoz
(xxg ± xg)
External dimensions 99 x 68 x 54 inches
(251 x 173 x 137 cm)
Area 41.9 square feet
(3.9 m2)
Vestibule area 8.3 + 8.3 square feet
(0.77 m2 + 0.77 m2)
Interior dimensions 84 x 56 x 46 inches
(213 x 142 x 117 cm)
Peak height 42 inches
(107 cm)
Packed size 6 x 19 inches
(15 x 48 cm)
Pole material Aluminum or
Carbon fiber
Number of poles 2 (3 with Porch fly)
Rainfly fabric Silicone coated nylon
Canopy fabric No-see-um mesh
Floor fabric Silicone coated nylon
Doors 2

 

 

 

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