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The North Face VE 25 Tent HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent

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

The North Face VE 25 Tent

The North Face

The North Face VE 25 Tent

★ 7.7 Geodesic
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 10.3 lbs Est. Price $830

Best for: Three-person expeditions in extreme winter conditions.

HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent

HEIMPLANET

HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent

★ 7.4 Inflatable
Sleeps 1 Seasons 3-season Weight 10.6 lbs Est. Price $999

Best for: Reliable protection in extreme weather conditions.

Our Take

Worth flagging before you compare: the The North Face VE 25 Tent is a geodesic and the HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent is a inflatable, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The The North Face VE 25 Tent sleeps 2 versus 1 for the HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

It also has vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.

On scores, the The North Face VE 25 Tent edges ahead — 7.7 overall versus 7.4.

The main tradeoff: the HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent leads on ease of setup despite trailing overall.

The The North Face VE 25 Tent also has a price edge — $169 less at $830 versus $999.

For most buyers, the The North Face VE 25 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The The North Face VE 25 Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

The North Face VE 25 Tent
HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent
Overall Score
7.7
7.4
Space & Comfort
9.0
9.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
9.0
8.0
Value for Money
6.0
5.0
Ease of Use
6.0
8.0
Intangibles
7.0
6.0

Pros & Cons

The North Face VE 25 Tent

  • Withstands 114mph wind gusts
  • Eight internal gear pockets
  • Bombproof dual-door vestibules
  • Heavy, long poles
  • Tricky, slow setup

HEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent

  • Stable 10-point geodesic frame
  • 16-second pump inflation
  • 5000mm waterproof floor rating
  • Heavy 11-pound weight
  • Fiddly first assembly

Full Specs

SpecThe North Face VE 25 TentHEIMPLANET The CAVE 2 to 3 Person Tent
Tent Type Geodesic Inflatable, Geodesic
Capacity 2 people 1 person
Seasons 4 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $830 $999
Weight 10.3 Lbs 10.6 Lbs
Min Trail Weight 9 Lbs 8 Oz
Floor Area 48.0 ft² 54.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 11 + 5
Peak Height 48 50
Doors 2 1
Floor Dimensions 104 X 85 Inches 5 M2
Pole Material DAC Aluminum
Floor Fabric 70D Nylon 100% Nylon Tafetta 70D 210T, PU Laminated 5,000 Mm Water Column
Rainfly Fabric 40D Nylon 100% Polyester 66D 210T Ripstop, PU Laminated 5,000 Mm Water Column
Setup Time 10 Mins 5 10 Mins
Warranty None Lifetime Warranty
Made In Imported Imported

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The North Face VE 25 Tent

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