I'm with Gary. The Big Agnes SL2 is great. Just the right size and
weight to be practical. Sets up quick and easy, too.
Any of these would be great.
http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/ProductFinder/Tent/filters/21
Cheers,
John
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Big Agnes
If money is no object:
http://www.hilleberg.com/Home.htm
- Chris
Tucson, AZ
On Sep 17, 8:54 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks so much for all your tent recommendations! Now I have a lot of good
options to research. :)
-nathan
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Even if money is no object, Hilleberg tents are not necessarily a good
choice. I'm looking for a lightweight big one-person tent for touring.
If I bought a Hilleberg tent, I'd be paying an extra $200, but I'd
also be paying an extra pound or pound and a half and an extra five
minutes of time
The cheapest-roomiest-easiest-fastest to set up tent I've used---when
you throw all those thing into a pot stir--is the Eureka Spitfire 2.
It is HUGE and LIGHT (under 3.8 lbs, I think). A 6-5er can make tent
angels in it. There's no vestibule, but tons of room for gear. It has
mesh for
Thanks so much for all your tent recommendations! Now I have a lot of good
options to research. :)
-nathan
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I picked up a used (BSA) Kelty Gunnison from Ebay for less than $100.
Not the lightest, but light enough. Packs small. Free standing, sets
up fast, rainfly with two small vestibules for gear, plenty of mesh
for breatability, two doors and has built in pockets and a mesh
shelf. I use a cheap
On Sep 15, 2010, at 7:25 AM, doc wrote:
the poles get wrapped in an old pair of socks and lashed to the top
tube.
Great idea!
Rob in Seattle
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I own a 2-person Timberline that I've used about twenty times in the past six
years. Three of those were multi-day bicycle camping trips. It is a great tent.
It has seen quite a bit of rain and wind and performs well with the fly, is
durable, sets up and packs down nicely, and I just like the
I'm also a enthusiastic user of the Sierra Designs Flashlight tent.
It's quite light (3 lb 14 oz.) and compact, easy to set-up and
provides adequate privacy and shelter for most three-season camping.
I think it's one of the best tents for cycle camping. The only caveat
is that it is rather close
I've been using the GoLite Utopia 2+ (less than 3 lbs). Please note
it's more of a tarp than tent because it's single layer, not double
layer AND there is no floor (additional option).
-Robert
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What's your favorite two-person tent for
One more for the Seedhouse SL2. Mostly because of its small pack size
on the bike. That mattered a lot to me. I got it on sale at REI.
The Tarp Tent stuff is pretty rad.
Esteban
San Diego, Calif.
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I've been using the GoLite Utopia 2+
On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 08:18, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
One more for the Seedhouse SL2. Mostly because of its small pack size
on the bike. That mattered a lot to me. I got it on sale at REI.
The Tarp Tent stuff is pretty rad.
Indeed, the Tarptents are very nice. I use a Contrail
to use it yet, or I could report on
that model as well.
Stuart Fletcher
Seattle, WA
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Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Tent suggestions
I've been looking at Tarp Tents for my next tent for a long while,
though haven't gotten around to picking one up. Cool to hear you've
had good results with yours in this area Stewart. The Double Rainbow
sleeps two and weighs 2 1/2 lbs. That could be my choice for S24Os (or
longer) with my
I also highly recommend the Black Diamond Megamid in the tarp
category. It is HUGE and LIGHT. I have the option floor too. It is big
enough that I bring my bike and trailer in the tent with me and it is
totally comfortable-- it is that big. You can string it over a branch
if you can find a
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I'm deeply offended by tarptents. They claim that the golden gate
bridge main cables are a catenary curve in shape. Hogwash! They were
catenaries before the roadbed was attached. The roadbed pulled them
into parabolas. What's the matter with those
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Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Tent suggestions
On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 09:00, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Stuart -- Do you carry a trekking pole
I did a review of two person tents for a magazine last year, and tried
out a bunch.
I concur with the person who recommended double wall, free standing.
Relative to that subcategory, MSR and Sierra Designs appeared to have
better design, material and build quality than Big Agnes. There are
any
Indeed, the Tarptents are very nice. SNIIP
Wholeheartedly agree. GREAT TENTS, GREAT COMPANY. I've been using a
discontinued model (the Squall IIRC, single person version) of the
tarptent for 3 years. Works well. Light weight, quick to set up, does
a good job of keeping my dry in the wet,
This is a tough question. I've worked in the outdoor industry for the
last 10 years. Here is what I would say:
1) freestanding or non-freestanding
2) tent or Tarp?
3) find a style you like-- the basic shape you want. Look at things
like the shape of the floor, the angle of the walls (steeper=
My vote is for the Big Agnes Emerald SL2, great tent!! Can be had for
as little as $235/ with footprint.
Cheers, AJ
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as a backpacker for 30+ years I'll help you narrow down the
decisions... choose freestanding, aluminum shock corded poles, double
wall ( seperate fly) with mesh upper panels ( light weight and
breathability). Two doors is a nice feature but slightly heavier.
depending on your budget there are
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 3:40 PM, AJ flyfisherman.cad...@gmail.com wrote:
My vote is for the Big Agnes Emerald SL2, great tent!! Can be had for
as little as $235/ with footprint.
Cheers, AJ
It appears from the REI page that the Emerald doesn't, in its usual
configuration, have a vestibule. Is
I have an 18 year old North Face Tadpole 23, and have been very
pleased with it. I just bought a new Tadpole 23 at the North Face
Outlet (thank god they had the footprint) and it's great, too. Pretty
good sized vestibule for my stuff. If I'm solo, all the stuff can
come inside. I used it with
Anne,
The BA Emerald has about 13'9 square feet, standard vestibule. The
adder vestibule, adds another 27 square feet.-AJ
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I toured down the CA coast this summer and have done a few s24o's with
this guy here
http://tinyurl.com/cabelasxpg
this thing is great and without the fly packs down to about 5'' x 12''
and is super easy for one person to set up and tear down.
-Andy in SoCal (but soon to be Seattle)
On Sep
I don't do much bike camping, but do canoe camping every year. We
use a three person Tarp Tent. It weighs 30 oz and packs up pretty
small. Two weeks ago we camped through a night of heavy rain and
remained completely dry. I will say though, that the tent is quite
sensitive to being set up
I'm a big fan of the Black Diamond First Light. It's the choice tent
for many back country workers in the High Sierra. Extremely light and
compact, it fits 2 people who are OK with intimacy and is more water
proof than some would let you believe. Check it out.
Cheers,
Adan
On Sep 13, 1:33 pm,
I only camp alone. My brother is lucky enough to have a partner who
is as into camping as he is. They have been using a Hilleberg Jannu
for a couple years now. It is a beautiful, well made tent that is
very light and sets up quickly.
On Sep 13, 3:33 pm, nathan spindel nath...@gmail.com wrote:
Big Agnes SL2. Great tent under 3 lbs. Ive used mine for 3 years as of
this summer. Down to frost temps and in summer you can pop the fly and
have a 360 degree bug free view of the stars. Has a decent vestibule
for panniers, shoes and even a quick cook in a down pour. Free
standing and real easy
I own a Sierra Designs Electron 2-person, 3 season... GREAT tent, twin
vestibule, alum pole, very waterproof, well-ventilated, nice
design Would buy it all over again.
I think it's discontinued, but I'm sure its successor is a quality
offering.
BB
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