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Post by tigger on Aug 19, 2016 7:41:51 GMT -8
REI Quarterdome (1 or 2) and the Big Agnes Copper Spur (1 or 2). Any thoughts on these? I think they (Quarterdome and Copper Spur) are both great shelters.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 7:47:35 GMT -8
Thanks for the heads up. My 2001 is still holding up pretty well (sadly, because I don't get to backpack very often). It's good to hear that they're re-introducing the model; I hope they do a good job with the design. The new Clip Shows up here, treelinebackpacker.com/2016/08/19/2017-sierra-designs-tents-preview/No view of it with a rain fly on yet though. It has a much larger vestibule though. Thanks for the link. It looks like they're sticking with the mesh tent body, which they went to in 2009 when they changed the category of the model from '3 season' to 'ultralight'. I kind of prefer the older models (2001-2005), when it was '3 season'. In Texas, I can use the fabric tent body Clip Flashlight more or less year-round.
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Post by mocs123 on Aug 19, 2016 15:06:52 GMT -8
Westy - I would love to see a review of the Hilleburg Enan once you get some time with it. There doesn't seem to be much out there on it, but it along with the Tarptent Moment DW seem like great (VERY Similar) designs. Pricey though.
I am not sure there is a "perfect" solo tent, but I have been pretty happy with the MLD Solomid XL in Cuben.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2016 10:17:34 GMT -8
I have the discontinued Marmot Eclipse (1P) and I love it. 4lbs, i can set it up in the dark, plenty of room, sturdy, bathtub floor.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 9:00:21 GMT -8
REI Quarterdome (1 or 2) and the Big Agnes Copper Spur (1 or 2). Any thoughts on these? I think they (Quarterdome and Copper Spur) are both great shelters. I have the REI Quarterdome T2+ (longer version). I'm 6'3 and it's got ample headroom/all around space for me. Even with my girlfriend there's plenty of room, though I wouldn't be so comfortable sharing with one of my buddies =P It's got two decent-sized vestibules, two doors, plenty of ventilation if you want it, but can batten down the hatches if needed. I also appreciate all the small details. You can really tell a lot of thought went into it; ample sidewall pockets, color-coded poles for easy setup, ability to roll up your rain fly doors and secure them when not in use, line lock tensioners for easily staking out the vestibules, etc.. It is on the heavier side at ~4.5lbs, but I have absolutely no complaints about it. I also got it on sale for ~$175, which doesn't hurt my opinion! EDIT: I tried to link a picture, but it didn't work..
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Post by hikerjer on Nov 4, 2016 9:16:20 GMT -8
The Keron in action on a nice fall day. A little off the subject, but are those colors on the ground around your tent for real? Utterly fantastic.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 12:25:14 GMT -8
I have the REI Quarterdome T2+ (longer version). I'm 6'3 and it's got ample headroom/all around space for me. Even with my girlfriend there's plenty of room, though I wouldn't be so comfortable sharing with one of my buddies =P It's got two decent-sized vestibules, two doors, plenty of ventilation if you want it, but can batten down the hatches if needed. EDIT: I tried to link a picture, but it didn't work.. I own, but do not use any more a Quarterdome T2. I liked the clever design of how the tent is self tightening, which, I think, is also the weak point of the tent over the long term. The screen door tightness is tied directly to the self tightening feature of the tent. Over time the zippered door will seperate. At first the self repairing zipping will work but eventually the zipper needs futzing with for things to get back in working order. As the years went on the zippers required more and more futzing and we came to realize it was just a matter of time before failure. That and the fact is the tent is 'heavy' we moved on to another tent. Keep a pair of needle nose pliers with you. Otherwise, a dang fine tent. My wife and I had some good times with the T2.
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Post by gabby on Nov 5, 2016 16:29:31 GMT -8
Tarptent Scarp 1. Just ordered the larger inner. This thing has withstood some really frightening heavy weather in Va and WV. double doors, double vestibules. I use it most of the time with the one hoop, but have the optional cross poles for winter use. Not a choice for really heavy snow, but it's been fine for my use. Henry Shires has some brilliant designs. I keep looking at the Stratospire 1, but I just can't seem to give up my Scarp! Another happy, happy Scarp 1 user. Since I bought this tent (both inners plus the optional crossing poles), I haven't really used any other outside of "testing". I admit to using one of my two SD Zolo 1s in the back yard from time to time when I get a yen to sleep outside, but that tent is much heavier. The Scarp 1 doesn't feel, at least to me, like the 50 odd ozs it's listed at on the Tarptent site. It's long and thin, fits snugly into a side pocket of just about any of my packs with no problem (not even unbalancing one side of my pack - probably because I carry a 2L bottle of water on the other side that pretty much outweighs it), and sets up in no time at all. I once had someone describe it as a "pop up" after I set it up - it's that fast. I love the extra room inside (it's really a 1.5 man), the double doors that face each other - Tarptent has gone to those offset "sardine doors" (my coinage) for tents lately like this: I guess, if you were to put 2 people in a Notch, you'd be forced to have your heads at opposite ends - unless you were very intimate indeed! I like the doors to be mirrors: it allows me to have my stuff set up on both sides of one end so I can have my stove set up on the right for breakfast and my clothes and food on the other side. Granted, there's so much extra room inside, this isn't really necessary, but I'm an "active sleeper". I don't like these tissue thin fabrics or these hubbed poles. The hubbed poles are a bit awkward - I have a BA Copper Spur 1 & 2, SD Zolo 1 and a couple of others that use this kind of system - I've gotten used to it, but it's a mite unwieldy. despite my having to employ creative guyline tie-offs to creosote bushes, mesquite roots, rock fissures, small boulders and ice-laden coolers Watch it! Those there are trees here in Texas! Given that silnylon stretches from one extreme to the other (say over 90f to 40 or less) by about 5%,(so less in not so extreme temp differences) having started at mid temps and then re-set with a few degree less it means that the fabric has very little extra stretch left. Not really necessary, as you point out, but I have used guylines in which I've inserted elastic self-tensioners. This completely obviates the need for getting up to re-tension. Big Agnes Copper Spur (1 or 2) I have the older models, so my CS 1 has the little door on the side opposite the vestibule. Handy to store extra stuff you don't want in the weather or blocking the doorway. Sadly, they took this feature out of the newer models - probably because it saves a few ounces.
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Post by franco on Nov 5, 2016 19:30:05 GMT -8
The Scarp 1 doesn't feel, at least to me, like the 50 odd ozs it's listed at on the Tarptent site. The earlier versions were lighter ,particularly the first one. We now use a heavier type of silnylon with a higher waterhead rating . The original worked well for most but the occasional "misting" comments put some customers off. It also has now a 9mm pole, stronger than the previous one but a bit heavier too.
The Notch is a solo tent, not even a "1.5" like the Scarp, so no I would not suggest for two to share it.
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Post by panatomicx on Nov 6, 2016 13:07:38 GMT -8
Right now I have a Stratospire I for the 3 seasons: And a Soulo for winter: The Stratospire has been great, I've used it a lot, 2lb, big vestibules, bug-proof, easy pitch,very good in weather. Only disadvantage is the large footprint. The Duplex looks real nice at 9oz lighter.
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Post by cweston on Nov 6, 2016 13:28:58 GMT -8
Right now I have a Stratospire I for 3-seasons. The Stratospire has been great, I've used it a lot, 2lb, big vestibules, bug-proof, easy pitch,very good in weather. Only disadvantage is the large footprint. The Duplex looks real nice at 9oz lighter. I'm considering a Stratospire 2 as my main 3-season tent. That huge footprint does have me a little concerned, although the roominess would be great when sharing it with a partner, as I often do when my son hikes with me. Seems like finding a suitable site is often a concern, even with the more compact tents I usually carry. Has this been a significant problem for you? franco--have you camped with the Stratospire 2 much? Or is this a complaint you're hearing from customers?
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Post by franco on Nov 6, 2016 13:44:13 GMT -8
The SS2 has been my wet weather tent but I have used it with my wife (I generally don't like sharing the tent) because it is large enough for my nocturnal twisting and turning. The footprint is large however you only need a flat(ish) area for the floor of the inner (a rectangle) the vestibules can go over bumpy/rocky soil or low bushes. In fact you don't have to use them if it isn't windy . (you just use the apex guyouts to hold it up) That particular spot can get rough weather (I have had snow at the end of spring there) so it was sealed up at night but you can see how it stands up without the vestibules in place.
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Post by Hungry Jack on Nov 8, 2016 11:16:53 GMT -8
I found it curious that in this discussion there was no mention of a couple popular tents, the REI Quarterdome (1 or 2) and the Big Agnes Copper Spur (1 or 2). Any thoughts on these? I have seen them recommended in other lists of backpacking tents (e.g. Andrew Skurka), but not here. I bought a Copper Spur 3 as a two-man tent because I am tall and the CS3 is so light. I had tried the REI Half Dome 2+ but still found it too short. I am delighted with the Big Agnes. I am equally delighted with my Tarptent Squall 2, my warm weather (40 degree+) tent. I like more wind protection when its colder, so use an old Eureka Backcountry 1 (8' long) as my solo tent in those conditions.
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Nov 9, 2016 11:29:08 GMT -8
I've gone to pyramid tarps with light fabrics myself, great lightwt protection from storms in all directions. They'll usually sell a matching inner to go with it to make it pretty much a tent but much lighter.
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Post by cloudwalker on Nov 9, 2016 11:40:21 GMT -8
I agree with Zeke, the best 1 person tent is a 2 person tent or anything this will fit in.
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