The North Face VE 25 Tent Mountain Hardwear Stronghold Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
The North Face
The North Face VE 25 Tent
Best for: Three-person expeditions in extreme winter conditions.
Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear Stronghold Tent
Best for: Extreme weather high-altitude base camp expeditions.
Our Take
Both are geodesic tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Mountain Hardwear Stronghold Tent sleeps 4 versus 2 for the The North Face VE 25 Tent — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.
The Mountain Hardwear Stronghold Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'5" peak height versus 4'0"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 171 sq ft versus 48 sq ft for the The North Face VE 25 Tent.
It also has vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.
Both score 7.7 overall, though the Mountain Hardwear Stronghold Tent wins more individual scoring categories.
The main tradeoff: the The North Face VE 25 Tent leads on value for money despite trailing overall.
The The North Face VE 25 Tent also has a price edge — $6670 less at $830 versus $7500.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The Mountain Hardwear Stronghold Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
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
Mountain Hardwear Stronghold Tent
- Resists 60mph alpine winds
- Fits 10+ people easily
- Rugged DAC Pressfit poles
- Heavy 50lb weight
- Poor rain resistance
Full Specs
| Spec | The North Face VE 25 Tent | Mountain Hardwear Stronghold Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Geodesic | Geodesic |
| Capacity | 2 people | 4 people |
| Seasons | 4 Season | 4 Season |
| Est. Price | $830 | $7,500 |
| Weight | 10.3 Lbs | 46lb 8oz |
| Min Trail Weight | 9 Lbs 8 Oz | — |
| Floor Area | 48.0 ft² | 171.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 11 + 5 | — |
| Peak Height | 48 | 77 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 104 X 85 Inches | 177 In Diameter |
| Pole Material | DAC Aluminum | DAC Pressfit Aluminum Poles Withstand Heavy Wind |
| Floor Fabric | 70D Nylon | 40D Nylon Ripstop |
| Rainfly Fabric | 40D Nylon | 70D Nylon Taffeta, PU Coating (2000mm) |
| Setup Time | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| Warranty | None | Lifetime |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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