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Easton Expedition 2 Review

This is a pricey model that uses budget materials
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Easton Expedition 2 Review (Easton Expedition 2)
Easton Expedition 2
Price:  $750 List
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Manufacturer:   Easton Mountain Products
By Chris McNamara and Max Neale  ⋅  Aug 20, 2013

Our Verdict

The Easton Expedition is No Longer Available as of 2017
REASONS TO BUY
Nice poles
Can be found for cheap
REASONS TO AVOID
Generally low performance
The Easton Expedition 2 scores near the back of the pack in our ratings. It uses a sturdy pole design and provides a good amount of interior space, but the tent uses budget quality fabrics, and, being new, its design has not yet had the benefit of refinement that comes with time.

Our Analysis and Test Results

Performance Comparison


This tent is available in two versions: one with aluminum poles and one with carbon poles. Our assessment and measurements are for the carbon version.

Ease of Setup


Average.

Weather Resistance


The pole design is solid and Easton goes to great lengths to advertise their poles with markings on the tent. Easton makes phenomenally good tent poles, no doubt about that, but the fabrics used on this tent are its main weakness. The flysheet, for example, is made from 75 denier polyester. No other company uses polyester in their top-tier flysheets because it's not strong or durable for its weight.

Livability


The tent is about average for livability. Compare the specs in the table above to those of other tents.

Durability


Again, in the long-term we feel the fabrics will be no match for extreme conditions and prolonged use in wet climates. We haven't tested this claim but think the opinion is reasonable because it stems from our experience testing more than 70 tents of all types.

Weight/Packed Size


The Hilleberg Jannu is slightly smaller, way stronger, and weighs 2 lb. less. The Hilleberg Tarra is considerably larger and more comfortable, twice as strong, and weighs 1 lb. more.

Value


The tent retails for $750, which is a total ripoff, but can often be found for much less.

— Chris McNamara and Max Neale
 
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