tigger
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Post by tigger on Apr 7, 2021 10:23:02 GMT -8
I've been on the hunt for a replacement shelter for my Golite Shangri-La 5 for some time now. I was going to pull the trigger on a Black Diamond Megalight...but I'm seeing a few other options out there.
I am not looking for recommendations more than I am just looking for other Teepee options. I've looked at the hyperlite also.
I've considered just constructing my own from scratch...but I'd prefer starting with a pre-built that I can modify instead.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Apr 7, 2021 10:34:11 GMT -8
Haven’t looked for that but Mountain Laurel Designs? mountainlaureldesigns.com/His SUPERMID ™ | 9.2′ X 9.2′ is approximately the size (iirc) of a MegaLite SUPERMID ™ | 9.2′ X 9.2′ “Top Pick for Winter Use.”- Outdoor Gear Lab WEIGHT: 19 – 26 oz | 540 – 740 gm PEAK HEIGHT: 69″ / 175cm SQ FOOTAGE: 70 + sq ft | 6.5 sq m SLEEPS: + GEAR mountainlaureldesigns.com/product/supermid/BD : Dimensions 218 x 218 x 145 cm (86 x 86 x 57 in) And available in DCF so less sag from all that fabric. |
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Post by tigger on Apr 7, 2021 10:40:13 GMT -8
Thank you HSF. I'll take a close look at them. I miss being able to stand up and change clothes in the winter.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Apr 7, 2021 10:47:07 GMT -8
Thank you HSF. I'll take a close look at them. I miss being able to stand up and change clothes in the winter. Absolutely. In other seasons I tend to much more of the cloth coffin shelter, bigger than a bivy but not by much as I don’t spend much more time inside than sleeping with the short nights. Winter with those long dark intervals I absolutely want more “living” space. I’ve had 2 MegaMids sort of forever for on the snow. Palatial solo shelter but heck, I’m worth it. 🙂 Heck my car camping shelter? A SiX person REI... lol ETA: I’ve had a DCF SoloMid for maybe six or seven years now for non bug season and it’s a great, well built, shelter. And iirc there are more MLD users in the forum who can chime in with experience. |
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Post by tigger on Apr 7, 2021 10:56:45 GMT -8
I'm loving the guyouts on the MLD. Definitely going to take a closer look at this.
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Post by trinity on Apr 7, 2021 13:23:49 GMT -8
And iirc there are more MLD users in the forum who can chime in with experience. I have a Duomid in Silnylon, and love it. Top quality construction. On a recent trip to the Guadalupe Mountains it stood up to wind gusts I estimated as pushing 80 mph (I didn't sleep much, but the shelter held). It would not be cheap, but for a tarp the size of the Supermid, I think the DCF would be well worth it, to minimize sag and save weight. |
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Post by reuben on Apr 7, 2021 13:43:41 GMT -8
FWIW, I have an older Solomid (even smaller than the current version), in silnylon, and love it. It's a true single person tent and there's no possible way of standing up in it, but I like it. As with the larger versions, it has extra guyouts on the panels if needed.
So, just a vote for MLD quality, I suppose.
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Post by Coolkat on Apr 8, 2021 18:26:19 GMT -8
I can't recommend since I've never owned their tents but I have ordered one of their backpacks. Suppose to be here monday. However, they have lots of tipi tents. seekoutside.com/tipi-tents/ |
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Post by thetroutwhisperer on Apr 11, 2021 17:47:36 GMT -8
Might ya be interested in another shangri la5?
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Post by tigger on Apr 12, 2021 8:44:20 GMT -8
Might ya be interested in another shangri la5? I would definitely consider it. |
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Post by FamilySherpa on Apr 12, 2021 11:44:05 GMT -8
this is obviously no help to you tigger, but man i wish Go-Lite had never gone out of business.
They made so many great things.
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Post by Coolkat on Apr 12, 2021 18:35:27 GMT -8
but man i wish Go-Lite had never gone out of business. I'll 2nd that. I bought my quilt that I still use today from them and I just love it. |
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Post by dayhiker on May 7, 2021 14:47:27 GMT -8
osware?
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