lb
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Post by lb on Mar 14, 2016 12:39:39 GMT -8
Hi guys, I'm a new member here and I'm planning my solo hike - the kungsleden in northern sweden. I'm very new to hiking, especially in cold weather as I've done a few hikes in south east asia, but always hikes planned by experienced hikers. I'm looking to buy tent for my hike and can't decide between a 3 season or a 4 season tent. I will be walking the trail around end june - early july and have heard it can get quite cold and stormy. I still want to be able to use the tent for warmer climates however. Of course a hilleberg tent would be sweet but i'm a student so financially i'm a bit restrained. Anyone have any experience with this hike?
Cheers
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franco
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Post by franco on Mar 14, 2016 16:52:50 GMT -8
I just Googled Kungsleden and tent. On the first row of images there was one that looked remarkably like a Tarptent Scarp but isn't, yet I would think the Scarp will do well there. Anyway, just below I spotted a Double Rainbow and then a Squall so looks like some of them Tarptents can do it. This is the Squall :  and this is the Double Rainbow :  some lovely photos on Peter's blog , however most of them don't show the tent. www.yetirides.com/2013/07/ammarnas-hemavan.htmlbut of course I would say the above given that I am with Tarptent. |
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Post by reuben on Mar 14, 2016 17:08:24 GMT -8
I have a Double Rainbow and love it. It's a 1.5 person tent with two vestibules and various setup options depending on wind/snow/temperature/humidity. It's a very nice all-in-one package with fly, net, and floor. For a smaller shelter I love my 1.0 person MLD Solomid, for which you must have 140cm trekking poles or 130cm poles and extensions. Bathtub floor and/or inner net are optional addons, which could be more/less weight and more/less money depending on expected conditions. Sounds like a great trip. Whatever you decide, we'd love to see pics and read a trip report. |
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Post by tigger on Mar 14, 2016 17:11:55 GMT -8
I've weathered some serious storms in 3 season tents as long as there is natural shelter (dip of a slope, build a snow wall, etc.).
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franco
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Post by franco on Mar 14, 2016 17:26:13 GMT -8
Deflecting wind can make the difference, shrubs are very good for that (better than trees) .
BTW, usually the way the shrubs lean is an indication of the prevailing wind direction.
Handy to know when setting up on a calm afternoon.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Mar 14, 2016 18:18:56 GMT -8
"4 season" means a winter tent. And only that "Fourth season", for summer they're too warm, too heavy and usually too small given the need for life saving strength.
Three season does mean all three other seasons. Confusing eh?
ETA: I'll second: use every guy line tie-out the manufacturer provides. Anchor it down.
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Post by rebeccad on Mar 14, 2016 18:43:17 GMT -8
I'm not sure what conditions would be on the Kungsleden, but most of us here use 3-season tents, even at high altitudes, where temps are also often low and storms happen. Our BA CopperSpur has been rock solid in some interesting weather, but would, sadly, probably be out of your student price range. Whatever tent you get, paying attention to where you put it and being sure you have pitched it properly (including guy lines in windy places) probably matters more than having a bomb-proof tent.
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