4 season tent dilema

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.

I think I have it narrowed down to 3. The BD Tempest, BD I-Tent w/vestibule and an MSR Fury. They all weigh about the same, pack the same and have pretty close to the same amount of space. 2 of them are single walled and the MSR is a double wall. Doesn't matter to me which route I go as I have a feeling the tent may get sold once I return. I already way too many tents :). Just nothing to withstand the torture this mountain could dish out.

The tent will be used for a climb up Aconcagua for just myself and gear. So it needs to be pretty bomb proof. Shopping around the interwebz I can these all for about the same amount of $$$.

Any thoughts, input, other?

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

I would also look at Integral Designs MK 1 or 2?

MK 2 Tent

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.

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.

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.

The Fury could be a chore to set up on Aconcagua. But then again if it's blowing 60+MPH setting up anything is going to be a pain in the hinder. But I do like the simplicity of the I-Tent.

I really don't want to drop $800 on a Hilleberg. While it would be nice it's just not going to happen. There's too much else to buy/pay for in regards to this trip. I would probably love it so much I'd end up keeping it.

Mountian hardwear EV2 is probably the easiet to set up out of these tents and is about the same

summitpost.org/phpBB3/mount…

Thanks but I've ruled out the EV 2 due to the vestibule having a floor.

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.

outdoorgearlab.com/4-Season…

Too bad the timing is a little off. I won't need mine till '14. I would be the first man in line to buy it from you when you got back to the states.

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.

I can't see trying to burn the MSR Simmerlite inside that tent. Can you say POOF! lol. Maybe in the vestibule if I'm lucky. I dunno.... guess that's why I'm here and still haven't made up my mind.

Mark, this trip isn't happening until next climbing season, 12/2013-1/2014. You give me a small down payment now and I'll let you have it when I get home at a fair price. Unless it burns to the ground :)

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.

like i said, ymmv, but it is entirely possible to cook inside an EV2 safely...with liquid fuel or canister.

good luck either way.

another edit: no reason a canister stove wouldn't work the entire way if you want to save weight and plan your food accordingly. In which case, cooking inside the tent becomes a complete non-issue.

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.

Thanks for all responses, they did help me in making a final decision.

try this one if the tempest fails you

I think I'll pick one of those up as a back up - lol. It would definitely get some looks on the mtn.

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.

Just my experience.

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.

I would guess that the Tempest is gonna work OK. It seems like a pretty sturdy one.

This one is pretty light, at well under 3 pounds.

Has a vestibule:

Brooks Range Propel tent.

brooks-range.com/Propel-Ten…

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

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.

Thanks guys but if you look a few posts up from me I already bought a BD Tempest. It actually was delivered today.

Aconcagua is no place for a tent like the Brooks Range Propel. Just watch this video and you'll understand.

youtube.com/watch?v=crIz-KB…