Argali 2p/4p Pitching Tips

[hunthikecamp]

To those out there running the Rincon & Absaroka, what are some tips or things you've learned in your time using them that make life easier?

I spent about 2 weeks throughout the year in a Rincon last year and decided to upgrade to an Absaroka this year, have spent a couple nights in it getting used to it, burning in the stove, etc.

One thing I struggled with on both tents is getting a corner that would bow inward and really kill my interior square footage, and no amount of stake movement or line lock adjuster would get rid of it. Something I've noticed after watching and re-watching Brad's pitching video here is that I think I'm tensioning it up way too much during the pitch. I've been pulling the corners tight before staking in, and then really making the pole super tight to start, so user error that I'm hoping to correct.

The only other thing i've learned so far is to just replace the piton stakes right away. I bent 3 on my stove burnin trip last weekend in relatively soft ground, I would have been in a real pickle if i was in the backcountry.

Both the Rincon and Absaroka have been great tents and I'm really happy with the purchases. The items above are feedback/things I've learned, but far from something that would keep me from buying either tent, love them!

Planning to take this out for CO 2nd rifle and get some good use out of it, would love to hear what others have learned along the way.

 

[BroccoliRob]

I've owned both, still have the Absaroka. Adding & using guylines makes a huge difference to the interior volume, well worth the couple ounces that they add to the total package.

I use full-size MSR Groundhog stakes for the 4 corners and the doors, then some smaller lighter stakes for the other points.

 

[BigSkyHntr]

My brother and I both have Rincons with half inserts. I’ve noticed the same issue- seems like there is always 1 ‘saggy’ corner haha! Usually where I want my head to sleep! Not a big deal as it has a lot of room for 1 person. I should try adding guyouts further up. I’ve discovered it seems to work better to pitch it on a steeper angle/ more head room vs. not as steep/ bigger footprint.
If I had it to do over I’d get a full insert vs the half but I do like it over all.
Pic was taken on my sheep hunt in September with a few other standard tents.