2 man Backpacking hot tent?????

[WyomingWapiti_307]

Good choice!!
I’ve ran a cimmaron for the last 4 or 5 seasons. It’s great for 2 + stove or 3 w/out stove. I wish DCF was an option when I got it.
I would recommend at least a medium size stove and add an extra foot or two to the recommended stove pipe length. I feel like that has made embers on the tent a non-issue.

it took me a season to figure out the importance of pitching the tent off the ground to mitigate condensation (more of a factor when not using a stove). I put longer chord with line locks on my stake loops and use a rock under the center pole to add a couple inches of height. That gives me a couple inch gap the bottom and takes care of condensation.

Thank you for the advice I just ordered the cimmaron light with a large stove and extra line lock extenders and the trekking pole hitch

 

[FlyGuy]

I’d throw the Kifaru tut into the equation for consideration as well. I’ve run one since it came out and it does a great job for me. Like the cim, it’s not going to be as wind resistant as the sawtooth, but it has extra guy-outs all the way around which keep it quite secure. I’ve ridden out some incredible WY storms in it with no issues at all.

If you feel like you are going to be in sheep country tho, on open exposed ridges with high winds, then the sawtooth is probably the way to go. That, or two supertarps with stoves.





You can’t cheat the mountain

 

[WyomingWapiti_307]

I’d throw the Kifaru tut into the equation for consideration as well. I’ve run one since it came out and it does a great job for me. Like the cim, it’s not going to be as wind resistant as the sawtooth, but it has extra guy-outs all the way around which keep it quite secure. I’ve ridden out some incredible WY storms in it with no issues at all.

If you feel like you are going to be in sheep country tho, on open exposed ridges with high winds, then the sawtooth is probably the way to go. That, or two supertarps with stoves.





You can’t cheat the mountain

Thank you, ended up going with the cimmaron light. After a season or two I will buy the sawtooth in preparation for some ALASKA hunts.

 

[HoneyDew]

I am in the waiting que for my SO DCF Cimarron, and am super excited to get it. I didn't like the sawtooth design as well as the SO, and felt the SO might be easier to pitch. As mentioned on here, both are great products.

So I guess you justify the increased price for the DCF weight advantage? Can I ask if this will be your first tipi or if you run multiple?

 

[CO-AJ]

Good choice!!
I’ve ran a cimmaron for the last 4 or 5 seasons. It’s great for 2 + stove or 3 w/out stove. I wish DCF was an option when I got it.
I would recommend at least a medium size stove and add an extra foot or two to the recommended stove pipe length. I feel like that has made embers on the tent a non-issue.

it took me a season to figure out the importance of pitching the tent off the ground to mitigate condensation (more of a factor when not using a stove). I put longer chord with line locks on my stake loops and use a rock under the center pole to add a couple inches of height. That gives me a couple inch gap the bottom and takes care of condensation.

I did the DCF material with a LBO nest for inside and the carbon fiber center pole. I too ordered the line loc's which are supposed to make the pitch a bit easier as well as to put the nest inside. Im actually going to use it as a solo tent, and will purchase a stove this fall. I was considering the U-Turn and actually thought the medium might be too big with a nest. Was planning 1' extension on the stove pipe over recommended and adding the upgraded spark arrestor.

 

[CO-AJ]

So I guess you justify the increased price for the DCF weight advantage? Can I ask if this will be your first tipi or if you run multiple?

First one. I don't plan to purchase more than 1 tipi and figure I can use this below Timberline year round with the stove. Weight and the no-stretch waterproofing nature of DCF is what pushed me to 800.00 rather than 400.00 for sil. Also, I plan to use it for backpacking, so weight coupled with the big size for a solo shelter is what sold me on the tipi.

 

[HoneyDew]

First one. I don't plan to purchase more than 1 tipi and figure I can use this below Timberline year round with the stove. Weight and the no-stretch waterproofing nature of DCF is what pushed me to 800.00 rather than 400.00 for sil. Also, I plan to use it for backpacking, so weight coupled with the big size for a solo shelter is what sold me on the tipi.

Any idea on the delivery ETA or when you’ll first try it out? Would really love the feedback if the additional cost is still justified in your opinion after your first use or two.

 

[CO-AJ]

Any idea on the delivery ETA or when you’ll first try it out? Would really love the feedback if the additional cost is still justified in your opinion after your first use or two.

Delivery is sometime in July. I am hoping to get it in around 4th of July so I can take it on my backpacking trip, if it comes in later than the second week of July I won't use it until August. I will be more than happy to provide feedback.