About a year ago, I decided it was time to replace one of my favourite old tents, a 16 year old MEC Wanderer 2. After years of use and abuse, it was pretty much finished! The only reason I had kept that tent for so long was that it almost perfectly met my specific needs. So when I went looking for a replacement, I did my homework, studied a lot of specifications and gathered feedback from the amazing outdoor community. My decision? A Hotcore Products “Mantis 2” tent. Hotcore Products Mantis 2 I’ve now used the Mantis 2 for three seasons. Am I happy with my purchase? Did the tent fail me at the worst possible time? Should you consider a Hotcore tent? Read on for answers to these pressing questions! First, a few caveats. I do a variety of camping and already own multiple tents. The tent I use most often is an MSR Hubba NX, a small, very lightweight but versatile solo tent. The one I use the least is a Snowtrek...