I'm not sure if I'm understanding your question correctly, but just like with the silpoly fabric, embers can burn small holes in the tent (usually the size of the head of pen). It's a fairly uncommon situation, but depending on the wood you are burning it is possible. It isn't a super common issue, but if you wanted to avoid it entirely you could run a longer stove pipe like a 7' on the Absaroka. For what it's worth, I use a 6' with the Absaroka.
It is fairly uncommon, but really depends on what type of wood you are burning. If you wanted to add a little safety net, running a 7' stove pipe would be fine.
Yes, we will allow pre-sales for the tent poles during the Dyneema sale.
Dyneema has a lower melting point than Silpoly, so it will burn easier if an ember lands on it... but it should create a smaller hole than Silpoly. And Dyneema is much easier to repair with something like Tenacious tape. It's pretty much a non-issue.
Is it possible to get 2 people plus a stove into the Rincon?
No, for two people and a stove need to bump up to the Absaroka 4P.
Brad do you have a store front in Boise where your tents can be viewed and fondled (just a little bit)?
We sure do. 2149 E Summersweet Dr., Boise, ID 83716. We're moving to a bigger building in early June, so we'll be at that address until then.
