Tent recommendations

[johnnyg82]

Not new, but I've got a MSR Mutha Hubba if you'd like, PM me and we can work out a deal. Used only 3-4 times.

[nickwm21]

+4 on tarptent. I have a single person one with a single pole that I love. You can buy a cross pole accessory through them that make it semi freestanding.

[I've seen black diamonds!]

^^^Love my Tarptent Squall: very light with good ventilation; relatively cheap; fine in a downpour if pitched properly; fits my wife, the dog and I. It's not freestanding. I think the Double Rainbow is.

[Andyski]

The TT double rainbow can be made freestanding with 2 trekking poles or well-sized tree branches. It's rad. I've got a TT Notch as well that held up great in horrid weather in the Sierras and Winds. Not full-on winter blizzards, but if you need that you're looking at tunnel tents that are $$$$.

[GeezerSteve]

Not full-on winter blizzards, but if you need that you're looking at tunnel tents that are $$$$.

Anybody have experience in a Tarptent Cloudburst 3 in stormy conditions? It's a true tunnel tent, looks more stormworthy than other TTs and way less expensive than a Stephenson 3R or Hilleberg. Probably best to get the middle pole and liner option.

[::: :::]

we have mtn hdwr light wedge 3...super easy to put up/take down by one person. comes in a 2 person also
not the cheapest out there, but very reliable and enjoyable to put up (in the sense that its so user friendly and easy)

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/ligh...dp-OU9624.html

[shafty85]

Anybody have experience in a Tarptent Cloudburst 3 in stormy conditions? It's a true tunnel tent, looks more stormworthy than other TTs and way less expensive than a Stephenson 3R or Hilleberg. Probably best to get the middle pole and liner option.

That's a fantastic looking tent - I'd also be interested in hearing some experiences. Again, the exchange rate is murder, though.

[LiveLarger]

Hilleberg tents are fantastic.

Hilleberg Nalo 3 or Nalo 3 GT. Depending on whether you care for that "vestibule" or not. Fantastic tunnel tents.

If you want self standing, you could go for something like Hilleberg Unna. That is a fantastic solo tent.

[TAFKALVS]

Hilleberg tents are fantastic.

Hilleberg Nalo 3 or Nalo 3 GT. Depending on whether you care for that "vestibule" or not. Fantastic tunnel tents.

If you want self standing, you could go for something like Hilleberg Unna. That is a fantastic solo tent.

The GT vestibule is awesome but huge. Keep that in mind - its sometimes hard to find a big enough spot to pitch.

[Tuckerman]

Here on the EC we have tent platforms and lean tos, in lots of awesome places.

[Skidog]

Only note I would make on the bd first light. It's not long. I'm 6'3" and had to sleep at an angle to not be touching tent door and back wall. Great rig otherwise.

[LightRanger]

That's a fantastic looking tent - I'd also be interested in hearing some experiences. Again, the exchange rate is murder, though.

Still make it cheaper than buying a Hilleberg?

[shafty85]

Still make it cheaper than buying a Hilleberg?

Both are made, and shipped out of, the USA, are they not? So, I face the bank-account-destroying exchange rate regardless. Unless you know of a supplier in Canadur? (though I think they don't meet the fire-retardant specifications required up here). So, the Nallo 3GT comes out to ~$1150CAN, which is a mind-numbing cost for a tent. I don't care how high the quality is, that is just not justifiable. The Tarptent Cloudburst 3 comes out to 'only' ~$575CAN and at half the weight. That being said, I'm going to have to see what I can find locally prior to purchasing anything out of the ol' US of A until our dollar gains some strength...

[LightRanger]

Both are made, and shipped out of, the USA, are they not?

Swedish company, manufactured in Estonia, according to them: http://us.hilleberg.com/EN/our-tents/design.php

But I see at the bottom of that page

The completed tent is now ready for shipment to the company warehouses in either Sweden or the US.

So I guess NA distribution is out of the U.S....?

[shafty85]

Swedish company, manufactured in Estonia, according to them: http://us.hilleberg.com/EN/our-tents/design.php

But I see at the bottom of that page

So I guess NA distribution is out of the U.S....?

I stand corrected re: the manufacturing! But, alas, I can't purchase them in Canada and have to get them shipped out of the ol' USA or Sweden, neither of which helps my pocket book (which is mighty thin).

[CaliBrit]

Nemo Dagger is absolutely the best right now. I have the 3p it is great.

[1000-oaks]

Eyeballing the Tarptent Notch, 27 oz and can be ordered with semi-solid interior to help keep out wind and blowing snow. Not being freestanding is the downside.

[LiveLarger]

Both are made, and shipped out of, the USA, are they not? So, I face the bank-account-destroying exchange rate regardless. Unless you know of a supplier in Canadur? (though I think they don't meet the fire-retardant specifications required up here). So, the Nallo 3GT comes out to ~$1150CAN, which is a mind-numbing cost for a tent. I don't care how high the quality is, that is just not justifiable. The Tarptent Cloudburst 3 comes out to 'only' ~$575CAN and at half the weight. That being said, I'm going to have to see what I can find locally prior to purchasing anything out of the ol' US of A until our dollar gains some strength...

Maybe not in your world. It depends on your needs, economy etc. They can charge at a premium price, because they deliver a great product. Same as for skis, you want the skis that gives you the best experience. If they cost more, so what? In the grand scheme of things, the cost for tent, skis etc are just a small part of the actual cost of going to the mountains all the time. Travel expenses, wear and tear on your car, insurance, food, gas, etc adds up to a whole lot more. So in my not so humble opinion, it's best to just get quality gear providing the best experience you can have, from the get go. Buying locally is probably a great idea. We (in Norway) are also screwed on the exchange rate these days, making everything imported, expensive.

[ThreeRidges]

Tarptent gets a lot of love from the lightweight backpacking crowd, www.backpackinglight.com has a lot of good review of tents on their forum. Henry, the owner, will answer all your questions if you call/email him. I have a Big Agnes Copper Spur, which has a lot of room for the weight (3 lbs for 2 person), is free standing, and pretty bulletproof. BTW, I'm 6'3", sleep on my stomach with my feet splayed back, so I don't find many lightweight tents that are long enough. The BA CS2 is 90" long, and has about 42" headroom at peak.

[Andyski]

Eyeballing the Tarptent Notch, 27 oz and can be ordered with semi-solid interior to help keep out wind and blowing snow. Not being freestanding is the downside.

That is the downside, however it only needs 4 pitch points, so using rocks/trees/skis/ice axes is pretty easy. Not ideal, but it works. Love that little tent. The two vestibules are clutch for keeping you boots, pack and other shit dry but also out of the main body of the tent.

[GeezerSteve]

IME, the "downside" of tent that requires staking is more than offset by its advantages, i.e., more room/weight, more stormworthy/weight. Freestanding has a steep price of more weight/room.

[Danny Noonan]

I can give another rec for the Sierra Designs tents. I have been abusing my same one for about 5 years and the two man with large vestibules fits two of us and our dog and our gear. It keeps on ticking and ticking

[skibum93]

I hiked the Washington section of a PCT with a Tarptent Contrail.
Super light, set up in 2min, and kept the bugs out. Super durable tent.
The only issue with tarptents, is as a tarp, they get really hot when the sun comes up, so it'll make an early riser out of you if you're a morning person or not.
Overall great tent!

[MakersTeleMark]

Another vote for Henry and his tarptents. A couple weeks ago I called him up after business hours on a Sunday and he personally picked up the phone. That just doesn't exist anymore.

I use the moment dw for minimalist moto and camping. You will definitely want something bigger.

Have him do the seamsealing and save yourself a tedious messy job.

[skiitsbetter]

any word on pyramids?