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HEIMPLANET Fistral The North Face Mountain 25 Tent

Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict

HEIMPLANET Fistral

HEIMPLANET

HEIMPLANET Fistral

★ 7.5 Inflatable
Sleeps 1 Seasons 3-season Weight 5.5 lbs Est. Price $499

Best for: Ideal for bikepacking and light alpine tours.

The North Face Mountain 25 Tent

The North Face

The North Face Mountain 25 Tent

★ 8.4 Backpacking
Sleeps 1 Seasons 4-season Weight 9 lbs 13 oz Est. Price $760

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

HEIMPLANET Fistral
The North Face Mountain 25 Tent
Overall Score
7.5
8.4
Space & Comfort
8.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
9.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
9.0
Value for Money
5.0
7.0
Ease of Use
9.0
7.0
Intangibles
7.0
10.0

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

SpecHEIMPLANET FistralThe 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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HEIMPLANET Fistral

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The North Face Mountain 25 Tent

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