I think this is pretty unsuited for what Darren wants. I don't see him camping in January.Quote:
Originally Posted by AJPM44
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I think this is pretty unsuited for what Darren wants. I don't see him camping in January.Quote:
Originally Posted by AJPM44
Darren,Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenCT
I have Bibler tents (now Black Diamond)
The Ahwanee is roomy and airy. Advertised as a 3-person mountaineering tent, but better for two people.
The Eldorado is nice for one person, but can fit two if you're close friends.
The tri-pod bivy is awesome and quite roomy for a bivy.
The tents have poles that go on the inside and I've used the tents without poles when the call for sleep was stronger than my desire to assemble the poles.
You are welcome to borrow any of them for any length of time.
Darren,
Take WayneJ up. Biblers are great tents.
Otherwise, let's go ride in the Catskills near Hunter for day. On the way back, stop at Woodbury Commons and buy whatever 3 season tent is at the TNF Outlet. You save about 50%.
I think any 3-season tent by one of the reputable makers is a good choice (Marmot, Mountain Hardware, BD, TNF, Rei, Sierra Designs).
The question is just how to save some coin.
Darren,
Disregard all of the (good) advice above about getting a three or four person, three season tent with a good air mattress.
Be a Baller.
http://www.davistent.com/userfiles/i...all%20tent.jpg http://goglamping.net/wp-content/upl...226_single.jpg
Check out Big Agnes. Economical 3-person (aka comfy for two and spacious for one) would be the Lone Spring 3
Though I think they're deeply unsuitable for your purposes, if you want to borrow my Hilleberg Akto and/or Nammatj 2 as well. Heck, at Ballers you can sleep in my Akto if you want. I'll be using the Nammatj.
Done
Marmot limelight 3.
Person at rei let me set it up and it took 5 mins
Pretty sweet how easy thing are to setup now.
I also had a $30 dividend I didn't know I had.
Thanks for the help. Good chance this will be on Ebay next summer ;)
maybe a few dry-runs Friday night after a few IPAs?Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenCT
A van with vans painted on it. Love. Notice where you slip the gas nozzle?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mabouya
I own that tent.Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenCT
it kicks ass, and I can pitch it solo sitting on the ground with a beer in maybe two minutes.
Our go-to kayaking tent, as it's light & fast, and it's seen some serious weather.
A good buy.
- Garro.
I own the one up bigger - the himalayan base camp model - it is SO badass - I can lay our custom paco pad made for the bed of our extended bad chevy it it with tons of room - four people can play cards & party, maybe five.Quote:
Originally Posted by AJPM44
One of the best things I own.
- Garro.
But.......................Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan
When the going get shitty, really shitty, I have a Mtn Hardward singlewall - it's amazing - we trekked the Peruvian Andes with it & it saved our asses when the snow & shit came down - we spent a week over 15,000ft on one hike.
As you can tell, I am a tent junkie - I have more..........
- Garro.
I can appreciate that. We are one season campers. Winter in FL and Summer up north.Quote:
Originally Posted by steve garro
Ill be a junkie soon. I'm planning on 1000 miles of the divide next year.
Really good for you. That tent will hold two lady friends.Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenCT
d,
just dont get a teeny backpack tent is all id add.
3 person would be good for 2 plus some shiite.
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well done d.
if it rains at d2r2 i can put my bike inside to keep it dry.
I agree. I've got a 3 season tent that only has two small openings on the fly and it's too warm any time the temps are above freezing. more often than not, I end up pulling the fly off in the middle of the night. Good ventilation is one of the more important features in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by robin3mj
Just wondering how the Limelight has worked out for you. I am now in the market for a 3 person tent. My son is now officially a Tiger in the Cub Scouts...and their first camping trip is in less than a month. Need a tent...and bags...and other stuff I do not own.Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenCT
Mind you we are in FL...
- How is airflow in the tent? Does it ventilate well?
- Moisture/condensation? Does it stay dry?
- Has it been durable for you?
It seems fairly easy to set up. Any other insight is much appreciated man.
cheers,
Guy
Oh yeah, get ready for bikepacking too, Fazzio. If you want to come check out my Mountain Hardware you're welcome to anytime.Quote:
Originally Posted by liv2bike
I was in the midst of composing an email to you man. I will be stopping by to check it out. The Mountain Hardware offerings are also on my short-list. Will hit you up shortly...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan