Perks
Steep sidewalls, durable nylon and waterproofed seams make it an excellent three-season shelter. The tent's most convenient feature is its two-door, two-vestibule design. Two people can enter the tent from two different sides and store their gear under separate vestibules. Setup is quick and easy.
Sacrifices
The tent's clip system to DAC Featherlight poles is convenient, but leaves the thin-walled poles prone to denting. While the tent is made for two, there is little room for gear storage or movement. While the Baku 2 has excellent ventilation when the vestibules are open, if closed during warm weather the tent becomes very hot; the closed vestibules also restrict any outside view from within the tent as there are no windows.
Bottom Line
The Baku 2 is a durable, sturdy tent that makes efficient use of space and materials. Its relative lightweight, durable design, weatherproof material and two-door design serve it well in diverse terrain. While it lacks vestibule windows, the convenience of its two entries and quick setup far outweigh the inconvenience.
Article Written By Jake Kulju
Jake Kulju is a Minneapolis-based freelance outdoors writer with 10 years' experience. He is an outdoors guidebook author for Avalon Travel and his work is regularly published in "Outdoor Traditions Magazine" and "Naturescape News." His nature-based poetry is published in "Poetry Canada" and "Farmhouse Magazine." Kulju holds an English degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.
