reccomend a mountaineering tent
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time for me to get a new tent. I'm looking for a durable, freestanding 2-person tent that ideally won't break the bank. not uncommon for me to camp up at altitude, snow/wind. can probably get by with a '3-season' but '4-season' might be good, watcha think? thanks |
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hilleberg if you can afford it. There is no equal. |
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hilleberg are super nice but on the heavy side of the spectrum if your looking for free standing -- for expedition use maybe id consider it. Is durability a priority over weight? I've had a sierra designs 3/4 season convertible that was sub $200 on sale and has lasted for over ten years. |
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+1 for the hilleburg. Great deals come up on this site for trango t2s, that's been my favorite bombproof tent in 70+mph storms |
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gearx.com/msr-fury-tent.html
I've owned the Moss version with 2 doors for a long time, and its super durable. A bit cramped, but a great tent. |
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For a tent that won't cost a paycheck...I have the Blackdiamond Firstlight. It's a lightweight single wall tent. Like all single-walled tents is has problems with condensation, and if you're over 6' it will be a bit cramped. Otherwise, it's held up well in bad storms, it's super lightweight (I can carry it by myself comfortably). You set it up from the inside, which is nice in bad weather-just pull out the tent, throw your stuff in and dive in. And hey, it's the tent Honnold and Caldwell used on their traverse of Fitz Roy. |
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If you want light weight go with the mh direkt 2. Been using it for 2yrs with no complaints! |
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Nemo! |
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I've got the MH Trango 2. It's nice and roomy (easily sleeps 3-4) and sets up fairly quick. Lots of pockets on the inside to organize yo shit. Downside is the weight. I think it's around 10 lbs with fly, but it packs nicely between two people. I've used mine in RMNP and the Tetons to name a few. Been in rain and snow holds up great. Unfortunately depending on the size of your "bank" it might break it...though that's going to be true for pretty much anything that's going to do what you want. |
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try this guy: mountainproject.com/v/fs-bi… |
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Ryan N wrote:I've got the MH Trango 2. It's nice and roomy (easily sleeps 3-4) and sets up fairly quick. Lots of pockets on the inside to organize yo shit. Downside is the weight. I think it's around 10 lbs with fly, but it packs nicely between two people. I've used mine in RMNP and the Tetons to name a few. Been in rain and snow holds up great. Unfortunately depending on the size of your "bank" it might break it...though that's going to be true for pretty much anything that's going to do what you want.^ Good to hear this! I just checked for OP but sadly STP has sold out of the Trango 2. I picked one up a couple of weeks ago for $287 shipped. |
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Nemo Tenshi. Heavy tents suck. |
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If you really camp in "snow/wind" than you most likely will not want a 3 season tent. |
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Ray Pinpillage wrote:Nemo Tenshi. Heavy tents suck.Sub 2 pounds single wall tent, mine survived crazy weather in the alps, andese, alaska and lots and lots of canadian winter! don't know where sucks comes from altho they are not the best in hot humide weather but they are not design for hat.... |
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Theriault wrote: Sub 2 pounds single wall tent, mine survived crazy weather in the alps, andese, alaska and lots and lots of canadian winter! don't know where sucks comes from altho they are not the best in hot humide weather but they are not design for hat....I don't know where you get sub 2 pound on the tenshi. It is 4 pounds 6oz 'minimum' weight as listed on their website. BTW, I like my BD Eldorado, but it's not the lightest or the most versatile. Great winter shelter though |
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BD First Lite. |
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MH Trango if you're going to be parked in one location for a while. |
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are you looking for something super burly or something light and fast. |
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Get a lightweight, less durable, but less expensive tent then buy another when it gets worn (and religate it to car camping). |
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i'd really like to check out the tenshi, it looks like kinda the middle ground and i've heard good things from people who have stuff from nemo.
It's a fantastic tent, but again - ledge style, so not a ton of room. And it's spendy. I've not seen a better venting system thus far, and the fabric itself is supposedly breathable (but not the vestibule fabric). When you have it properly staked out, it feels like you couldn't budge it. Of course, I know that's not the case, but it is ROCK SOLID. I'm 6'2", and I was able to make it work zipped up, even in my lofty winter sleeping bag. Not so much in the BD firstlight. tenshi tenshi tenshi |
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I have the BD Hilight and have been happy with it. It's seen a lot of days in the backcountry and for how light it is, has held up well. You have to have the right expectations though. |