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Old 01-11-17 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Trentkln27
I just want to know I have a good tent on tour
Looking at the Lynx it appears to use good quality materials. Not ultra light but sturdy 70d PU coated polyester. I particularly like the 8mm zippers. Many top name tents use 5mm or less with attendent shorter life span.
The Lynx 1 is set up for a right hand sleeping bag zipper. Not a deal breaker if you have a left side sleeping bag but it adds hassle getting in and out of in the middle of the night. If you haven’t purchased a sleeping bag, it might be wise to get it first and pick your tent to match it.

It only has 36 inches of head room, which is a deal breaker for me at 6 ft 2. And if you are much over 6 ft you are probably going to find your head touching the tent wall, which I find irritating when trying to sleep. With the Lynx 2 you can sleep diagonally for more length.
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