4 season tent dilema
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So I'm torn between a few tents and can't seem to make up my gosh darn mind on which route to go. So I'm looking for any feed back I can get on them. Anything, good or bad. I'm also open to other suggestions if you feel you might have a comparable tent. |
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Setting up a fly in windy conditions sucks and the I-tent is ~3lbs lighter for what its worth. I have no experience with any of these. The I-tent has the smallest space/footprint size as well so more likely to fit your needs |
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If you're going to sell the tent when you return you should just put the money into a Hilleburg. |
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Dave Bn wrote:If you're going to sell the tent when you return you should just put the money into a Hilleburg. These tents are lightweight and bombproof. If you turn around and sell it for 20% less than you paid for retail (i.e. $150 less) you will likely have people fighting over buying it from you.+1 for Hilleburg I own a Jannu, weighs about 1 lb more than an i-tent (i own one of those as well) but is a double wall, sets up super fast, bomb-proof, and very spacious. Yes it is a little more $$$ but i am sure you will be able to sell it rather quickly when you return. |
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I should have added that I need something with a floorless vestibule. The I-tent and vestibule will weigh a whopping 6-10oz less than the tempest according to BD's website. So it's almost a wash. |
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Mountian hardwear EV2 is probably the easiet to set up out of these tents and is about the same |
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Thanks but I've ruled out the EV 2 due to the vestibule having a floor. |
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Another vote for Hilleburg. They also make one man tents that have big vestibules which is an option. The Jannu is a two man tent but will have room for all of your stuff. It got stellar reviews on oudoor gear lab. |
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Yeah they all appear to be really solid tents. Some too pricey, some too heavy others like the EV 2 would be the tent of choice but I'm really hoping to get something floorless for cooking, and digging out a hole for wind protection while cooking. |
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A small stove platform inside the tent for base-camp is entirely adequate if you are competent and aware with your (liquid fuel) stove. Take a canister stove (Jetboils or MSR Pocket Rockets are perfect) for high camp for less weight and mindlessly easy meal prep. |
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my incompetent cooking/stove abilities has ordered a BD Tempest. The price was too good to pass up and I think it will do everything I need it to do. |
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I think I'll pick one of those up as a back up - lol. It would definitely get some looks on the mtn. |
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I have the Fury and its BOMBER. However it fucking sucks to set up! I do not reccomend the Fury for anything too extreme (even though it can more than handle the conditions). Setting the tent up solo can be a chore, add wind and it can be (can be, doesn't have to be) frustrating. |
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campsaver.com/tenshi-tent-2…
Interesting design....you can leave the vestibule at home if you want and it brings the tent down to under 5 lbs. |
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I would guess that the Tempest is gonna work OK. It seems like a pretty sturdy one. |
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This one is pretty light, at well under 3 pounds. |
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Kai Larson wrote:This one is pretty light, at well under 3 pounds. Has a vestibule: Brooks Range Propel tent. brooks-range.com/Propel-Ten…hummmmm that is a good looking tent...there might be an ev2 up for sale :p |
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Probably doesn't matter all that much. Weather on Aconcagua isn't nearly as bad as a lot of other places. If you speak Spanish, sell it in Mendoza before you go home. You'll get more. |
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Thanks guys but if you look a few posts up from me I already bought a BD Tempest. It actually was delivered today. |