Paria Outdoor Products Bryce 2P Backpacking Tent
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
Title and lineup note
- Title: Bryce 2P Backpacking Tent — the 2-person model of Paria Outdoor Products' Bryce line (Bryce 1P $179.99, Bryce 2P $189.99).
- Lineup note: The Bryce is Paria's original budget-backpacking tent and a Backpacker Magazine Top Pick. Paria later added the Zion 2P as a direct double-door competitor to the MSR Hubba Hubba — the Bryce remains the single-door, value-first option. This dossier covers the Bryce 2P only (not the Zion or the 1P).
Version lineage (2023–2026)
- Current: Bryce 2P — double-wall, single-door/vestibule, 5,000 mm silicon/PU waterproofing, PFAS-free fabrics.
- 2023–2026: No revision change found — same trail weight (3 lb 7 oz), same $189.99 price, same feature list across all four years. The yellow fly/red floor colorway has been the product-page standard since ~2021.
- Still a smart buy? Yes — it's the best-supported budget double-wall 2P: a lifetime warranty from a US-based Denver company at half the price of the Big Agnes/M SR equivalents it benchmarks against.
Overview
Paria Outdoor Products (Denver, Colorado) built the Bryce 2P to embarrass tents twice its price, and it largely succeeds: 3 lb 7 oz trail weight, double-wall construction, 5,000 mm silicon/PU waterproofing with fully taped seams, and a raised bathtub floor — with everything in the box, including the footprint that MSR and Big Agnes sell separately. The kit is generous: 12 Y-stakes, Dyneema guylines with adjusters, a pole repair splint, two-way zippers, mesh pockets, and a rear kickstand vent. A minimalist/fast-pitch mode (fly + poles + footprint only) drops it into gram-counter territory for fair-weather nights.
Key Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 3-season double-wall 2P, 1 door / 1 vestibule |
| Trail weight | 3 lb 7 oz / 1.56 kg / 55 oz |
| Owner-measured pack | ~4 lb 7 oz incl. footprint, stakes, poles, storage bag (oilpatchoutdoors, with shipping box: 4 lb 6 oz) |
| Waterproofing | 5,000 mm silicon/PU, fully taped seams, raised bathtub floor |
| Fabrics | PFAS-free ripstop nylon, aluminum alloy poles |
| Packed | ~18 × 6 in / 45.7 × 15.2 cm |
| Features | 12 Y-stakes, Dyneema guylines, pole repair splint, rear kickstand vent, fast-pitch mode, included footprint |
| Fit | Oilpatch: "possibly a little short" — tall sleepers check the floor length |
Pricing (September 2026, USD)
- Official (pariaoutdoorproducts.com): $189.99 — available; closest thing to MSRP. Free US standard shipping (5–7 day ground).
- Street: resale/used at ~$140 shipped (rokslide, 2026 listing); historically some retailers listed ~$129–150. Official price has been stable at $189.99.
In the Box
Tent body, rainfly, poles, custom-fit footprint, 12 Y-stakes, Dyneema guylines with adjusters, pole repair splint, stuff sacks.
Warranty
Lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects — "we will replace it free of charge, no questions asked" (pariaoutdoorproducts.com). 60-day return/exchange window. US-based support: support@pariaoutdoorproducts.com, Denver, CO.
Support & Parts
Replacement parts (poles, stakes, stuff sacks, footprints) sold directly; contact support with order number for anything specific. This is one of the strongest support stories in the budget tent segment.
Community Verdict
Qualitative community pulse: owner sentiment is strongly positive on price-per-value. oilpatchoutdoors.com (multi-trip owner): weathered below-freezing and 40 mph gusts, "takes on its $350+ competitors head on" vs Big Agnes Fly Creek (which is $500+ and excludes the footprint) and MSR Hubba Hubba ("half the price and it weighs almost exactly the same"); cons — "possibly a little short," and pole-connector seams "may be a little weak after much usage." Medium's budget-tent roundup: Grand Canyon hailstorm survivor — "sheltered my wife and I through a Grand Canyon hailstorm. Stayed bone-dry while others evacuated"; "Actual 2-person space (no spooning!)" and "DAC poles: same alloy as MSR Hubba Hubba"; downside — 18-inch packed length needs external carry. rokslide classifieds resale at $140 shipped, "pretty solid tent with good reviews." The honest trade: single-door vs the Hubba Hubba's two; packed length vs narrower UL packs. No fabricated scores.
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Research date: 2026-09-20. Specs: 3 lb 7 oz trail weight / 5,000 mm waterproofing / 18×6 in packed / PFAS-free via pariaoutdoorproducts.com. Price: $189.99 official (Sept 2026). Owner pack ~4.5 lb via oilpatchoutdoors. Re-verify live: official price and variant availability.
Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality (enrichment — Sept 2026)
The one documented wear concern is pole-connector seams potentially weakening "after much usage" (oilpatchoutdoors) — which is exactly what the lifetime warranty covers: "replace it free of charge, no questions asked." The included pole repair splint is the field backup. RIPstop nylon + aluminum alloy poles is a proven durable combo; the 5,000 mm waterproofing needs the same silicone re-treatment discipline as any tent after heavy seasons. Warranty reality: US-based team, Denver phone number, 60-day returns — strong on paper; specific claim timelines UNVERIFIED.
Version history — year by year (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- 2023: Bryce 2P in circulation at $189.99, same spec.
- 2024: Continued; December 2024 NZ-catalog-era dealers.
- 2025: Continued.
- 2026: Continued at $189.99 official; product-page images and feature list unchanged.
Head-to-head vs closest rivals (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- vs MSR Hubba Hubba 2 (
/library/gear/tents-shelters/msr-hubba-hubba-2/): the Hubba Hubba adds a second door/vestibule and a deeper support network, at ~2× the price and near-identical weight. If two doors matter, the Hubba Hubba wins; if budget matters, the Bryce 2P is the obvious answer. - vs Naturehike Star River UL 15D (
/library/gear/budget-brands/naturehike-star-river-ul-15d/): the Star River UL is lighter (1.44 kg) and cheaper ($159), but Naturehike's warranty story is weaker — the Bryce 2P trades grams for a lifetime warranty and a US company. - vs Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 (
/library/gear/budget-brands/naturehike-cloud-peak-2/): the Cloud Peak 2 is 4-season (~2.5 kg, $229). The Bryce 2P is the 3-season value play — cheaper, lighter, but less weather capability. - vs Paria Zion 2P: Paria's own double-door answer to the Hubba Hubba. Bryce 2P remains the lighter, cheaper, simpler single-door option.
Care & maintenance (enrichment — Sept 2026)
Paria publishes a full tent-care guide — follow it: clean with mild soap, re-treat silicone/PU waterproofing when water stops beading, check seam tape yearly, dry fully before storage, store loose. Use the included footprint always; the splint stays in the kit.
Buying traps (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- Single-door reality: the Bryce 2P has one door and one vestibule — couples who want two exits should price the Zion 2P or Hubba Hubba instead.
- Packed length: 18 inches — measure your pack; some owners carry it externally.
- Floor length: owner reports suggest it runs a little short — if you're over 6'2", verify the interior length before committing.
- Old-price listings: $129–150 street mentions are from older retailers; current official is $189.99.
Community Verdict — additional voices (enrichment — Sept 2026)
firehiking.com's Bryce 2P Q&A summary: free-standing, double-wall, weighs "just under 4 pounds," color-coded pre-attached poles — consistent with official specs. The verified-customer quote on the product page: "Awesome tent! Easy to set up. More room than you'd expect. Stands up great to weather. I have no complaints at all." The recurring refrain across all voices: it competes with $350+ tents at $189.99. No fabricated scores.
Key Specs gap-fill (enrichment — Sept 2026)
3 lb 7 oz = 1.56 kg = 1,560 g = 55 oz; owner pack ~4 lb 7 oz = ~2.0 kg. Packed 18 × 6 in = 45.7 × 15.2 cm. 5,000 mm silicon/PU waterproofing.