Tent - 3 season, maybe two person most likely just myself

[Jonathan]

The North Face Equipment Tents VE 25

One of the best tents out there

I think this is pretty unsuited for what Darren wants. I don't see him camping in January.

[WayneJ]

I'll check it out. Just seeing if anyone had a favorite or "do not get"

Thanks c

Darren,

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.

[vertical_doug]

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.

[caleb]

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.

[SpeedyChix]

Check out Big Agnes. Economical 3-person (aka comfy for two and spacious for one) would be the Lone Spring 3

[christian]

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.

[DCT]

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 ;)

[WayneJ]

Person at rei let me set it up and it took 5 mins

maybe a few dry-runs Friday night after a few IPAs?

[Christian Fox]

Might as well go in class:

A van with vans painted on it. Love. Notice where you slip the gas nozzle?

[steve garro]

Any thoughts? Here is what I'm leaning towards.

Marmot Limelight 2P Tent - Free Shipping at REI.com

I own that tent.
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.

[steve garro]

The North Face Equipment Tents VE 25

One of the best tents out there

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.
One of the best things I own.
- Garro.

[steve garro]

Mountain Hardware 2p tent..

But.......................
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.

[Jonathan]

But.......................
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.

Ill be a junkie soon. I'm planning on 1000 miles of the divide next year.

[Jonathan]

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 ;)

Really good for you. That tent will hold two lady friends.

[SteveP]

d,
just dont get a teeny backpack tent is all id add.
3 person would be good for 2 plus some shiite.
s

[SteveP]

well done d.
if it rains at d2r2 i can put my bike inside to keep it dry.

[BShow]

Don't get a four season. Make sure it has a rain fly and plenty of mesh if you'll be using it a lot in the summer...

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.

[liv2bike]

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 ;)

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.

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

[Jonathan]

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.

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.

[liv2bike]

Oh yeah, get ready for bikepacking too, Fazzio. If you want to come check out my Mountain Hardware you're welcome to anytime.

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...