HEIMPLANET Fistral The North Face Mountain 25 Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
HEIMPLANET
HEIMPLANET Fistral
Best for: Ideal for bikepacking and light alpine tours.
The North Face
The North Face Mountain 25 Tent
Best for: Extreme weather mountaineering and winter expeditions.
Our Take
Worth flagging before you compare: the HEIMPLANET Fistral is a inflatable and the The North Face Mountain 25 Tent is a backpacking, so these two sit in different shelter categories.
Floor space is also wider — 45 sq ft versus 32 sq ft for the The North Face Mountain 25 Tent.
On scores, the The North Face Mountain 25 Tent edges ahead — 8.4 overall versus 7.5.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the The North Face Mountain 25 Tent holds a clear advantage.
The HEIMPLANET Fistral also has a price edge — $261 less at $499 versus $760.
For most buyers, the The North Face Mountain 25 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The The North Face Mountain 25 Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
HEIMPLANET Fistral
- Seconds-long inflatable setup
- Stable multi-chamber airframe
- Dual entryways and vestibules
- Requires separate pump
- Bulky for backpacking
The North Face Mountain 25 Tent
- Stable geodesic dome design
- Eight internal storage pockets
- Dual entry front vestibule
- Hefty trail weight
- Slow pole-sleeve setup
Full Specs
| Spec | HEIMPLANET Fistral | The North Face Mountain 25 Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Inflatable, Geodesic | Backpacking, Geodesic |
| Capacity | 1 person | 1 person |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $499 | $760 |
| Weight | 5.5 Lbs | 9 Lbs 13 Oz |
| Min Trail Weight | — | 8 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 45.0 ft² | 32.3 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 6.5 (x2) | 8 + 3 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 44 | 41 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 94 X 53 Inches | 86 X 54 In |
| Pole Material | Air Beams | DAC Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | 70D Nylon Taffeta | 70D Coated Nylon, 10000 Mm PU Coating, Water Resistant Finish |
| Rainfly Fabric | 40D High Tenacity Ripstop Polyester | 40D Nylon, 1500 Mm PU/Silicone Coating, Water Resistant Finish |
| Setup Time | 3 Mins | 10 Mins |
| Warranty | None | Limited Lifetime |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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