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Post by cweston on Jul 25, 2016 5:40:36 GMT -8
My 2p tent gave it's last full measure of devotion in a hellacious hailstorm above treeline a couple days ago. I knew that it was nearing the end of its lifecycle, but this was a bit more dramatic than I anticipated.
Anyway, I'd love to hear suggestions...
My priorities:
1. Bombproofness. A fair number of my camps are above treeline. Must be able to ride out the extreme weather dished out in those conditions.
2. 2 doors and vestibules, since I most often use my 2p for two actual people.
3. As light possible, of course. (I wouldn't call myself an ultralighter, but as I get older, is is more and more of a concern.)
4. Budget is a factor--we are not wealthy people and my wife is not a BPer, so she doesn't always welcome the big-ticket purchases.
Go!
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Post by llamero on Jul 25, 2016 6:32:50 GMT -8
I like the Marmot Limelight 2 for it's volume. Having never used one I can't offer an opinion on how well it would do in extreme conditions. It is a three season tent. Fairly priced at about $200, maybe cheaper. MSR has some nice looking tents for more money and I'm sure you will be getting many other good suggestions soon. Have fun shopping. Marmot tents |
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Post by ashepabst on Jul 25, 2016 6:43:56 GMT -8
just wondering... did the hail beat up the fabric pretty bad? the only hail I've seen in the backcountry was under pretty heavy forest cover.
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Post by johntpenca on Jul 25, 2016 7:39:49 GMT -8
Tarptent double rainbow. Light, robust for silnylon. Just need to make sure you do a good job of staking it out. www.tarptent.com/double-rainbow.htmledit: if you want bombproof you will have to take a weight/cost penalty. Black Diamond has some pretty good tents they took over from Bibler, but they are spendy. |
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Post by cweston on Jul 25, 2016 7:43:15 GMT -8
just wondering... did the hail beat up the fabric pretty bad? the only hail I've seen in the backcountry was under pretty heavy forest cover. It didn't actually penetrate the fly, but the tolerable leakage before the hail got a lot worse after--perhaps it had damaged the DWR coating? |
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Post by cweston on Jul 25, 2016 7:46:33 GMT -8
I've thought about that one. It "looks" a little fragile. Is it pretty sturdy in a storm? |
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Post by johntpenca on Jul 25, 2016 7:49:04 GMT -8
Staked out properly the rainbow is pretty good. If you want a mountaineering tent that changes things.
edit: call or email tarptent and let them know your requirements and see what they have to say. This is a cottage manufacturer and very responsive. Seems to me you need to take a better look at your site selection.
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Post by cweston on Jul 25, 2016 7:52:24 GMT -8
Staked out properly the rainbow is pretty good. If you want a mountaineering tent that changes things. Right. I'm not looking to go to a full-on 4-season expedition tent, but I definitely need someone in the sturdier side of 3-season. |
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Post by johntpenca on Jul 25, 2016 7:59:43 GMT -8
You are in a dilemma, light, cheap and robust. As blue bear says, pick two.
The double rainbow should meet your needs as long as you choose reasonably protected sites.
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Post by cweston on Jul 25, 2016 8:02:26 GMT -8
You are in a dilemma, light, cheap and robust. As blue bear says, pick two. LOL. Yes, of course. The trick is to pick two and have the third parameter within the margins of acceptability. Price is probably the one that has to give a little, I'm aware. |
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Post by johntpenca on Jul 25, 2016 8:12:06 GMT -8
As an alternative, check out:
mountaingear.com
They are having a pretty good sale. But I don't see anything that meets all your requirements.
edit: if you want something that goes beyond 3 seasons and meets your requirements, be prepared for lots of money and weight.
edit2: Maybe the tarptent scarpa?
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Post by BigLoad on Jul 25, 2016 8:58:11 GMT -8
I wouldn't trust any tent to be very hail-resistant.
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Post by dirthurts on Jul 25, 2016 9:07:49 GMT -8
If you want tough and light weight, you're going to have to sacrifice a little of one or the other...especially on a budget. How light are you looking? If you want something on the tougher side, consider the Big Agnes Rattlesnake SL2. I use it above treeline all the time and it takes it very, very well.
If you're wanting to go lighter, the Big Agnes Copper Spur is much lighter. You might also consider the Fly Creek 2 if you're rolling solo.
If you're in a drier climate, something like the Big Agnes Scout plus might work for you. That thing is very, very stable.
I like BA...
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Post by daveb on Jul 25, 2016 11:54:41 GMT -8
We went with the Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 with the built in lights. ...of course we're greenhorns but the little LED lights are pretty dam cool!
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Post by crawford on Jul 25, 2016 12:30:01 GMT -8
Six Moon Designes Lunar Duo Outfitter? Might not be as bombproof as you want, site selection matters, but it is pretty solid. I don't have one, a fellow I hike with sometimes does and he likes it.
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