The Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent is our best 2-person tube tent pick, and it scored 84 out of 100 in our testing.
Go Time Gear's lighter, stripped down mylar tube, excellent for two people who want maximum packability from a proven brand.
It is the ultralight sibling to the Life Tent, using the same tear resistant PET mylar in a bright orange 2 person tube that reflects about 90 percent of body heat.
Now:
We tested it head to head against the other top tube tents, and below we break down how it did on Value for Money, Ease of Use, Weather resistance, Durability, Pack Size, where it falls short, and whether it is worth your money.
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Best 2-Person Tube Tent
Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent
- Type: Ultralight mylar tube tent
- Capacity: 2 person
- Material: Tear resistant PET mylar
- Open size: 8 x 5 ft
- Reflectivity: about 90 percent
- Color: Orange
- Use: Tent, bivy, or blanket
Bottom Line : Go Time Gear's lighter, stripped down mylar tube, excellent for two people who want maximum packability from a proven brand.
Pros
- Very small and light for 2 people
- Reflects about 90 percent of body heat
- Bright orange aids rescue
- Proven Go Time Gear design
Cons
- Cord not pre threaded
- Runs thin, close to single use
- Condensation collects inside
Our Verdict: Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent
Go Time Gear's lighter, stripped down mylar tube, excellent for two people who want maximum packability from a proven brand.
It is the ultralight sibling to the Life Tent, using the same tear resistant PET mylar in a bright orange 2 person tube that reflects about 90 percent of body heat.
So, is it any good?
Earns a top pack score, packing very small and light for a 2 person shelter.
Light enough to sit in a go bag unnoticed.
It vanishes into my pack and the orange is easy to spot, but it is thin enough that I treat it as a one shot shelter and carry a backup for anything longer.
Ryan, Top-Notch field tester
Reasons to buy:
- Very small and light for 2 people
- Reflects about 90 percent of body heat
- Bright orange aids rescue
- Proven Go Time Gear design
Reasons to avoid:
- Cord not pre threaded
- Runs thin, close to single use
- Condensation collects inside
Our Analysis, Comparisons, and Test Results
The Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent scored 84 out of 100 overall.
It is strongest on pack size and weakest on weather resistance.
Here is how it did on every metric we tested, with exactly how each score compares to the rest of the field.
Value for Money
Priced competitively for a name brand mylar shelter.
You are buying a proven design from a brand with a strong review history.
Fewer extras than the full Life Tent kit, which keeps the price and weight down.
Owners repeatedly stress it is emergency only, not a proper tent, so value depends on that expectation.
| Value for Money | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 9/10 |
| Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent | 8/10 |
| Category average | 7.9/10 |
| Worst in test | 7/10 |
Ease of Use
Standard tube setup: run paracord through both ends, tie between two anchors, weight the corners.
As with the Life Tent, the cord is not pre threaded, which owners flag as annoying in cold or wet.
But here is the catch:
Doubles as an emergency bivy or space blanket when there is nowhere to rig it.
One owner said it ran very thin but was strong enough for a single use as a tent.
| Ease of Use | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 8/10 |
| Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent | 7/10 |
| Category average | 7/10 |
| Worst in test | 6/10 |
Weather resistance
Tear resistant PET mylar reflects roughly 90 percent of body heat to fight the cold.
The bright orange is a rescue asset, easy to spot through trees and underbrush.
Open ends mean wind passes through unless you rig and weight carefully.
Condensation forms inside once warm, the same trade off as every mylar tube here.
| Weather resistance | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 8/10 |
| Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent | 7/10 |
| Category average | 7.2/10 |
| Worst in test | 6/10 |
Durability
The PET mylar is more tear resistant than a basic space blanket.
Owners describe it as good for a use or two rather than repeated hard camping.
Pitch on cleared ground, since punctures from rocks or branches are the main failure.
Handled gently it can be re rolled and reused a handful of times.
| Durability | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 8/10 |
| Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent | 8/10 |
| Category average | 6.8/10 |
| Worst in test | 5/10 |
Pack Size
Earns a top pack score, packing very small and light for a 2 person shelter.
Light enough to sit in a go bag unnoticed.
Ideal for winter camping backup or emergency supplies where space is tight.
| Pack Size | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 10/10 |
| Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent | 10/10 |
| Category average | 8.7/10 |
| Worst in test | 5/10 |
Should You Buy the Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent?
Go Time Gear's lighter, stripped down mylar tube, excellent for two people who want maximum packability from a proven brand.
It is best suited to two person go bags where pack size and a trusted brand matter most.
Bottom line?
The big win: Very small and light for 2 people.
The main compromise: Cord not pre threaded.
We scored it 84 out of 100.
What Other Tube Tents Should You Consider?
Not sold on this one? A few others from our testing are worth a look.
The Go Time Gear Life Tent Survival Shelter is our best emergency tube tent. A well rounded emergency mylar shelter for a bug out bag, but treat it as a one storm survival tool, not a camping tent.
The Don't Die In The Woods Survival Tent is our best survival tent. The most trustworthy reusable mylar shelter here, worth the premium if you want one that survives more than a single pitch.
The 2-Person Mylar Emergency Shelter Tube Tent with Paracord is our best winter survival tube tent. A generic 2 person mylar tube with paracord that mirrors the Go Time Gear formula at a lower price, decent cold weather backup with no brand pedigree.
Specifications
| Type | Ultralight mylar tube tent |
| Capacity | 2 person |
| Material | Tear resistant PET mylar |
| Open size | 8 x 5 ft |
| Reflectivity | about 90 percent |
| Color | Orange |
| Use | Tent, bivy, or blanket |
Conclusion: Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent
After testing it against the other top tube tents, the Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent earns its place as our best 2-person tube tent pick.
Its standout strength: Very small and light for 2 people.
Still deciding?
The main thing to weigh before you buy: Cord not pre threaded.
If you want two person go bags where pack size and a trusted brand matter most, it belongs at the top of your shortlist.
Still comparing? See exactly where the Go Time Gear Ultralight Mylar Survival Tent ranks against the full field in our 10 Best Tube Tents guide.
