Customer Reviews
I was so keen I gave it a test fire in the backyard! Some very nice features on there - Tensioner straps on guy ropes, tent corners and top/bottom tail. They are so fine!
The aluminium frame system is very simple to construct. The material on the tent itself is luscious, aye - those seams do look super durable and love the vent breather system on top and bottom.
We’ve had it in heavy rain, and it held up amazingly in the tops. It’s nice and roomy inside—you can sit up comfortably, making it easy to get changed. The tent also has great outside storage space by the doors, perfect for keeping your pack and gear dry.
It’s super easy and quick to set up, making it an awesome lightweight tent for taking into the tops or on any tramping adventure. The bright color and fluoro detailing make it stand out, so it’s easy to find, even in low light. Plus, the reflective details help you spot it when heading back to camp after a long day of hunting.
If you’re looking for a lightweight, roomy, and reliable tent, I can’t recommend the Ascent 2 enough!
I've been using the Domex Ascent 2 for more than 6 months and couldn't be happier. Although it's rated as a 3-season tent due to the pole system not being built for heavy snow, I’ve used it in winter conditions with no issues. It’s also held strong in some brutal winds — the alloy poles are solid.
The fly is impressive, with Stealth Seam Welding making the seams incredibly tough and highly waterproof — even more durable than traditional stitching.
The two side doors and roomy vestibules (around 2 sqm) make it super practical, especially for gear storage or cooking. Inside, there’s over 3 sqm of space, plenty for two adults, with four large storage pockets and mesh nylon walls for ventilation and bug protection. The 110cm ceiling height also gives great headroom.
We’ve taken it out in all sorts of conditions. At just 2.2kg, it's easy to carry and simple to pitch — even my 11-year-old daughter can set it up on her own. Whether you're new to the outdoors or a seasoned backcountry pro, I highly recommend the Domex Ascent 2 — it won’t let you down.
Every part of it is built to perform, making it tough and reliable from top to bottom. The whole set-up is a little battle tank!
I have taken the Domex Ascent 2 on multiple trips in the past 4 months, from a short trip in the Desert Road area, a 7-night fly into the Ahimanawa and lastly a 4-night trip into the Kaimanawa. It has exceeded my expectations and with its new stealth seam sealing technology and weatherproof shape it has become a mainstay in my hunting gear. It also has plenty of room for 2 adults and is spacious when you are solo.
Small tents can be fiddly to set up but the Ascent is very easy. Simply lay down the tent, put together the aluminium poles, and connect them together. Then lastly throw the fly over, slide the corners together, and finish it off by placing the lightweight pegs around to hold it down in strong wind. I know that sounds simple, but honestly, it is that quick and easy to set up and take down.
Some nights during Summer I left the fly off, as it was a hot night with no rain predicted, and the tent inner kept the pesky mosquitoes at bay. The Ascent packs down really well. With a 2.2kg packed weight, this three-season tent is hardly a chore to carry.
