Tents
09-10-12, 10:20 AM
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That said, I tend to find the capacity ratings on tents to generally be OK. I may be in the minority on that one though.
09-10-12, 10:23 AM
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Lots of variables here... Some people want or need more sprawl space than others. Some people bring in lots of gear some little to none. People come in different sizes. Also tents vary in how generous their sizing is.
That said, I tend to find the capacity ratings on tents to generally be OK. I may be in the minority on that one though.
That said, I tend to find the capacity ratings on tents to generally be OK. I may be in the minority on that one though.
09-10-12, 10:30 AM
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09-10-12, 02:19 PM
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Tents are a good example of the old saying "you get what you pay for". With a tent you'll almost always realize the truth of this saying when you least want it, during a storm at 11:00 at night, during a horrible wind storm or when you are tired and rather sleep than deal with a river coming in the tent floor. The ads for the tent on sale for $29 at the big box store make you wonder why you'd spend $299 at REI, believe me, there is a BIG difference between the two tents. You really don't want to discover that difference when you need the tent the most. There are many good quality, well designed tents, Big Agnes, MSR, Mountain Hardware to name a few.
Expensive? Yes -but I am fortunate to have lived to the age of 64 and am still able to camp and tour on a bicycle
NNTR -just my 2cents...
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09-10-12, 02:24 PM
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09-20-12, 01:11 PM
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I recently purchased an Alps Mountaineering Mystique 1.5. I used it once during a rainy night and I stayed completely dry. It seems to be a sturdy, well make tent for the money (I paid $100 from REI) and has good reviews. It's fairly roomy and while not ultralite at a little of 4lbs, it's light enough. It's got good vestibule space under the rain fly for gear. I considered some of the big names such as Big Agnes and MSR but I could not bring myself to spring for the money when this lower cost option was available. The other consideration was that the ultralite tents used a less durable fabric so I figured the added durabilty was worth the little bit of added weight. One drawback to this tent is it is not freestanding which I would like but 99% of my camping should be in places I can get a stake in the ground.
Anyone else have experience with Alp Mountaineering?
Anyone else have experience with Alp Mountaineering?
09-20-12, 04:52 PM
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A 3 person tent is definitely the way to go. The best thing is that your bag(s) won't touch the wall, so won't pick up moisture when it rains or dew is heavy. We bring all our gear into the tent with us, so nothing gets wet or nibbled. We use a Big Agnes that's mostly mesh. Pretty light. All our gear, other than water bottles, for camp touring weighs about 44 pounds for the two of us.
Comfort in the tent is absolutely critical.
Comfort in the tent is absolutely critical.
09-20-12, 08:40 PM
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I am at a bicycle touring bottleneck, Bishkek, in Uzbekistan. Most come from Europe, and this is where they get their Chinese visa.
The guesthouse I have been staying in has many cyclists, 15 to 20 each night, with most staying about a week for their visas.
I have been able to look at a lot of tents, and talk to the owners, and they have been living in their tents for many months.
The most popular brand us Hilleberg. They are great tents. Enough space in the vestibules to stack bags on one side, and to be able to cook in the rain on the other. Free standing, able to be put up with the fly already attached, green for stealth camping, good ventilation and good enough for the cold.
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The guesthouse I have been staying in has many cyclists, 15 to 20 each night, with most staying about a week for their visas.
I have been able to look at a lot of tents, and talk to the owners, and they have been living in their tents for many months.
The most popular brand us Hilleberg. They are great tents. Enough space in the vestibules to stack bags on one side, and to be able to cook in the rain on the other. Free standing, able to be put up with the fly already attached, green for stealth camping, good ventilation and good enough for the cold.
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Take a look at the bearpaw tents. You can get a 3 or 4 man 9'x9' tentthat weighs just over a pound and is made of lightweight cuben fiber fabric. These are not well known about but if you want super light this is the future. These are bigger than the REI tents mentioned and 1/4 the weight...
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