3F UL Lanshan 2 Mountain Use

[ViciousOtter]

I am looking at pulling the trigger on a 3F UL Lanshan 2.

I have read through every post on here about it and have gathered that, for the price, it has good build quality, decent design, and solid reliability. In fact I don't think I found a single negative post about it.

I hate to start another thread but am wondering if anyone has practical knowledge of how it would hold up in a ripping summer storm or late season snow.

I will be camping this summer above treeline in Colorado and have a late season hunt planned.
My gear budget is basicly $0, but it is what it is. I’m coming from a 6.5 lb Half Dome (yep, just weighed it), so I’m not ultra weight-obsessed but I want something decent that's lighter and packs smaller.

Also, can it be pitched reasonably well on uneven ground or small footprint sites even though it has a fairly large footprint?

I’m also looking at the Pro, but I like the tarp-only option and lower price of the standard. Any thoughts on whether the pro would fare better in tough mountain conditions?
Thanks!

 

[stephane]

I have since upgraded to a Durstan Xmid 2 because a squirrel chewed up my Lanshan 2. But I had the Lanshan in some crazy storms and never had any issues.

 

[gtriple]

My old Lanshan 2 Pro was solid. It’s a great budget option.

I wonder how much more a Gossamer Gear one would be. Or just running a flat tarp and a bivy.

 

[Drenalin]

I used a Lanshan on one winter trip. There was already 10 inches of snow on the ground and had freezing rain through the night, but no wind to speak of. Pitched on uneven terrain, and I packed the snow down all around it to get airflow under the edges.

On that trip, I couldn't get anywhere near enough ventilation and the condensation inside ended up being horrible, enough that my down quilt got pretty wet and would have been a real problem if I were staying a second night. I gave it away afterwards because of that. I usually just use a flat tarp now, or if wind is expected to be bad, a Mountainsmith LT.

The one I had was a Lanshan 1 Pro.

 

[shwacker]

I don't have that tent but do have the lanshan 1. I think it is a good choice if budget and weight are your big concerns, and you are willing to deal with the non freestanding and single wall issues to save a pound or two. How the tent fares in wind will be dependent on your ability to pitch it and the ground providing staking options. In my experience, it can limit campsite options and take longer to set up. Above treeline, I wouldn't bother putting up a tent, nor would I consider camping there with any chance of a storm due to lightning. Ultimately, I would choose that tent if I thought there'd be lots of bugs and I needed to go light and could count on decent staking and tent sites.