Tall Guy Tents
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So I just got back from checking out the three Hilleberg solo tents, and well... I don't fit. My damn feet or head or both hit the end/head yellow wall on each. What 4 season tents are the taller people using? I fit fine in the tunnel tents, which might be something I need to just deal with, no free standing or similar tents that are big enough... |
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How tall are we talking? I'm 6'2" and don't fit most tents, I found an old BD lighthouse that has been my go-to for the past few years. It's basically the Hilight tent, but longer. This is good, I don't know how many seasons I have left in the lighthouse. I'd be pumped to hear of any current models for tall kids that still ring in under 5lbs. |
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I am 6'3" and fit well in the Sierra Designs Convert 2. It's a single wall tent and held up in a VERY windy storm on a Mt. Rainier ridge at 10,000 ft. It is 87" long. |
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Same here: For the lightweight 4 alpine tents, I basically only fit the old BD lighthouse as well, and have been using that for many years (6'2"). I'm not sure what I'll go to when that breaks down. Edit: recently I used a Camp Minima 2SL, and fit in that well. It's a hoop tent and more of a pain to set up, but is lightweight, packable, and taller folks fit. |
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You can just stick your feet in the vestibule. |
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Thanks for the tips, that sierras design tent looks awesome. I'm not overly tall, 6'2" and use a tarptent cloudburst for 1-2 person backpacking and fit great, but don't think it'll be warm enough for winter.... I guess I'll find out. |
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The Ev3 is wicked spacious and I was sold the fist night. A |
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Bd eldorado is longer the usual bivy tents at 87". My friend who is 6'1" loves his |
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Also heard that the new Brooks Range Alpini 2P tent might accommodate taller folks. Here's a link to an image, there isn't much info available yet. http://www.utahoutside.com/2017/07/brooks-range-pushes-the-lightweight-boundaries-at-orsm-2017/ |
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Stephenson Warmlite tents! 11ft long. Lightweight |
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6'3" here, and I love my EV2. |
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I have a MH EV2 as well. 80" long is perfect for me. I'm 6'-6" and just fit. |
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I'm 6'4" and I really like the hubba hubba bysr and the quarter dome 2 by rei |
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I'm a hair over 6'2" and the Rab Latok 2 or whatever it's called works well for me |