New Tent Suggestions...

Shawn · Posted: 2/11/2004, 5:53 pm Post subject:

Kelty Zen at Campmor - $120? or less, two person in a pinch, or someone you know or want to know very well.

I'm liking my Mountain Hardware PCT one person tent, think I paid about $140 for it. just over 3 pounds.
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Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

Dang Randy. I appreciate all the effort.

I think my sights have shifted to the S.D. Canyonlands after some more poking around reviews and that. It's almost identical to that Hubba tent, but offers like 6 ft more floor space at the same weight. I think I'll have to see it pitched with the fly in place before any firm decision is made. I'm sure I could alter the vestibule a bit later.

Appreciate all the insight everyone!

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maryphyl · Posted: 2/12/2004, 9:57 am Post subject:

Campmor has the 2003 Canyonlands for $149 vs $179 for the 2004. No difference that I can tell. I am curious if it can be set up with just the fly--now that would be lightweight!
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Cynhikr · Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 1197 Location: Tempe, AZ.

The N.F. Canyonlands also has the feature whereby you may utilize just the (optional) footprint, pole & fly (leaving the "body" at home) for times when bugs are unlikely to be an issue. This makes the weight a "guess-ti-mated" 2.4 # ! (the footprint is 9oz.)

To further complicate your choice :) ,you might consider the Golite Den2 - 3# 9oz. tent/poles/stakes, 31 sq. ft. - $199 retail.. Street $150.00+/- http://www.golitestore.com/store/prodinfo.asp?number=SH6002&variation=&aitem=16&mitem=16
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Hikngrl · Posted: 2/12/2004, 10:01 am Post subject:

I'm thinkin thats a bit too light weight for Tom... Im thinkin he wants the actual tent for reasons.... am I right Tom?
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CatValet · Posted: 2/12/2004, 10:18 am Post subject:

The Canyonlands is a single pole design like the larger (40 sq. ft.) SD Asteroid. I'm curious if the design is stable in high wind or storm conditions....The Canyonlands is also very snug at 27 sq. ft... definately a single person tent.

This all proves that the more options and information, the tougher it is to make a decision...

paintninaz · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515

Just for fun, let's add more to the mix of confusion... http://alpsmountaineering.com/Lightweight%20Tents.htm

I know nothing about these tents except that I got a smokin' deal on the Mystique 1.5 (it looks really nice in my living room), but I have yet to try it out so I can't give a yeah or nay on whether it'll hold up, which is why I haven't mentioned it earlier Rolling Eyes

(but the website does have testimonials and somewhere else I read an actual review for it, but I can't find that now)...

(and if anyone knows bad things about these tents...feel free to burst my bubble, but I'm hoping for my uses it will work just fine! Very Happy

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Hikngrl · Posted: 2/12/2004, 4:49 pm Post subject:

Tracey, my sierra designs light year looks somewhat like yours with the two poles and such but I have not yet had the opportunity to try mine out so I can't give any yea's or nay's either. but it too looks great in my living room!!!!
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Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

By golly, the Canyonlands is N.F., not S.D. I think I have tent on the brain.

I don't see much difference in the 2003 model as opposed to the 2004. That Campmor price rocks. I can get the proper footprint too, all for the price of a 2004 alone.

Randy, this isn't going to be my only tent by the way. I want this one for solo treks. I also have a Eureka Apex 2A if I want more room. It has worked well for me so far. Cheap too. Did I mention I'm a cheapskate?

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CatValet · Posted: 2/12/2004, 8:16 pm Post subject:

No, you didn't...I'll hold off on my recommendations on Scarpa and Boreal boots, and Western Mountaineering sleeping bags then....

plummer150 · Posted: 2/12/2004, 11:25 pm Post subject: re:

Ha! I know i'm a cheapskate. I'm still usin my old two person tent that was givin to me like 15 years ago. Still works but i'd like a new one here soon. Wink

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RedRoxx44 · Queen of the Walkabout Joined: 15 Jan 2004 Posts: 1167

I use a Northface Slickrock for backpacking- its about 4lbs,1oz and is a decent three season tent. It is not good for high winds and horizontal driving rain- it will get in the tent. It has a high interior you can easily sit up in and two large doors for easy in and out. It has a lot of mesh so good ventilation. I also have a Eureka EXo- I forget the model- slightly lighter than the NF and single walled. It does have a condensation problem as I found out in utah.
Also the Slickrock is free standing- kinda a requirement for me as sometimes its a tent site that doesn't enable staking.
Mostly I sleep out with a tarp.

Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

The N.F. Slickrock is almost identical to the Eureka Apex I have. I think Eureka swiped the design if you ask me. The fly is definitely not enough, but saves some weight. I also found it has a slight perspiration problem, but it's not terrible.

The reviews I read about the EXO tents basically said, being single walled, they also have a pretty bad condensation prob. I was scoping those out before I read the reviews.

In a nutshell, I think I'm going to go with the Canyonlands. I like the head room and it has ample floor space. The price is fairly reasonable too. I especially like the idea of fly/tarp only mode. I've seen many weight claims, but the avg is around 3lbs 10oz. for the whole deal.

It looks like Campmor may get a sale soon. I'm gonna swing by REI this weekend and hopefully take a final gander at one.

Thanks all!

Cynhikr · Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 1197 Location: Tempe, AZ.

From www.backpacking.net classifieds...

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It was posted on Feb. 8th

mrgoldenbrown
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North Face Canyonlands Tent for sale

I have a Canyonlands 1 person tent for sale. I used it only 4 times (I am now upsizing to a two person tent) I am asking $100 OBO for it.

-peter
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