[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

also, ditching or not buying the ground sheet and replacing it with some hand-cut Tyvek saves a little weight and bulk and money. works great and if you wear it out you can just cut a new one. it has many more applications too. Clayton Scott SF, CA -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

FWIW I just sold my Seedhouse SL2 (to get a Fly Creek) and can confirm that the Seedhouse is exactly 48oz with everything, all stuff sacks, 6 stakes - foot print not included in that weight. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

tarp tent double rainbow is another great option. MUSA and very light for the size. I use their Contrails model for places I can't use my Hammock (mine is a Dutch, with a tadpole tarp). Hammock takes slight longer to pitch, but is superior in just about any other situation - especially in

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Tent shopping!? Lucky! I've been enjoying my Sierra Designs Flashlight 2 (just under 3 lbs). I bought the 2-person for when my wife and I go backpacking, but when I go bikepacking it's just me and the bike all cozy inside. It packs small, fits in my basket and stands strong through wind and

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Helpful, thank you all. In case my wife joins me, a big 2-person sounds right, although she wants to just meet me there with the camper :) Wanted a Hilleberg (seemed like the Rivendell of tents) but taking good advice to start cheap. Eye on a Eureka Spitfire - under $200, long and tall, not

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Here are the two person tents at Sierra Trading Post. Some have a 25% off coupon. http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~tents/specdataor~sleep%20capacity!2-person/ On Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 4:46:06 PM UTC-5, BenG wrote: > > Thanks, friends. "Riding there" is the new part of this for me.

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Ben, I haven't ventured into S240 world yet but used to backpack a great deal. I use a 2 lb. 2-person Marmot (or as my wife likes to call it a one-person, one-dog, I'm sleeping in the car tent) that is fairly similar to the Big Agnes that many are suggesting. Having a little headroom is

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Having fun with choosing. One of the onliners lists the BA Seedhouse SL2 at 3lbs 16oz. Marketing... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Forgot to mention: The Kelty is free standing, meaning you can set it up without using any stakes, and the fly is still off of the netting. Only you can't use the vestibules. The BA requires about 5-6 stakes with the fly section to keep it off of the netting, plus you have some guy-cords

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

I have two smaller tents that get pressed into service for bike camping. The first is a used Kelty Gunnison 2 person that runs about 4 pounds and sets up lightening fast. I take that if I'm going to be out more than a few days (because of the extra room for changing clothes, etc...) or if it

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

For S24Os & short, casual tours: whatever single person tent is on sale at the REI outlet online. However, for longer tours requiring more gear, weight & size become important, Then you need to really analyze your personal needs for the type of environment where you're going, and that gets

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

For a while I was more concerned with packed size rather than weight. I care less about the overall weight I'm carrying on the bike as I am about the limited amount of space available (and how that is distributed throughout rear and front, high and low bags) on the bike. Lightweight or not,

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Thanks, friends. "Riding there" is the new part of this for me. We started in a Sears tent, upgraded to a nice Eureka for 10yrs, got a second Eureka when daughters needed some space, then went along with a pop-up camper to preserve unity. Itching to go back to a tent, and S24O is an ideal

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Hilleberg the Tentmaker's Akto. Hands down. Should you ever need shelter in any conditions this tent will give it. 3.7 pounds is a small price to pay for that. http://us.hilleberg.com/EN/tent/red-label-tents/akto/ At a full pound less, the Enan is the same design with lighter weight materials.

Re: [RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Another vote for Big Agnes, I have a very light, very roomy 3 person tent, about 4 lbs. the comfort level makes up for the extra weight, especially on a short ride. I did carry it for last years Great Divide ride. Steve On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 12:47 PM drew wrote: > i

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

forgot to say that i also like the big agnes copper spur UL1 for more of a full tent feeling. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

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i like my nemo gogo le for bike stuff. not quite a full tent, but big enough. has no poles and packs down super small in a compression sack. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Your S24O tent recommendation

Choosing S24O gear is much more about you than it is about gear. On an S24O, you can go totally hobo-style, or you can go full ultralight backpacker style, or anything in between. Do you enjoy geeking out about gear, and spending top dollar on optimal everything? Cool! Do that. Do you