Big Agnes new MntGlo Tents...

[SHTF]

Just saw this on the REI Email. http://www.rei.com/product/880751/big-agnes-tumble-1-mtnglo-tent#tab-specs Really liking this. Like the idea of built in Tent lights. I hate wearing my headlight and trying to keep a flashlight pointed when in the tent is a pain.

219 for the 1 man is a pretty nice price for a free standing Big Agnes.

 

[mtnclimber]

4lbs 1oz packed weight is pretty darn heavy for a one man tent. But the price reflects that. I'm sure it'd be fine for summer backpacking.

 

[SHTF]

Thats kind of what Im thinking. I just saw on their site they also sell the light strand with battery pack for 40$ may pick one up it weighs 3 oz. Not to shabby. https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Accessory/mtnglotentlightaccessorykit

 

[Jcberg]

I'm thinking about ordering the light kit for $39 and using in my Sawtooth....

 

[mmw194287]

They did a write up on these lights in the backpacker gear issue...Sounded like a pretty handy set up.

 

[SHTF]

Yeah those lights are killer for sure. 3 oz is pretty lightweight yeah its bit of a GIF item but meh Im digging them.. =)

 

[Tony Trietch]

Meh.

 

[OR Archer]

If you want a good light for your tent then check these out. No battery pack needed. Light weight. Easily packable.

http://luminaid.com/

 

[SHTF]

ORA you try that out?

 

[Josh Wright]

The weights on the rattlesnake and copper spur are better. I am going to get one of those with the mtn glo.

 

[jtw]

If you want a good light for your tent then check these out. No battery pack needed. Light weight. Easily packable.

http://luminaid.com/

I have a similar light I was given as a gift. The novelty wore off pretty quickly and Im now back to just bringing my headlamp.

 

[WonkyWapiti]

I recently received my latest Backpacker magazine in the mail, the gear guide issue, and I'm checking out that BA Rattlesnake SL2 MtnGLO. This looks kinda cool for short fishing and scouting trips this summer.

 

[tttoadman]

I love my BA tent, but I am not really seeing a use for this backpacking. This is exactly opposite of dual purpose. To leave my ultralight headlamp in my bag to turn on a lamp doesn't make any sense to me. I can see buying the light strip for going on campground trips where the convenience would be great.

 

[Beastmode]

I am going to get the eno twilights for my tipi. At 4 oz it's worth it vs carrying headlamps for the entire family. I will still have 2 headlamps but to be able to see each other in the tipi without shining lamps in each others faces is worth it to me.

 

[Shawn Hultquist]

I didnt get the mountain glo tent I just got a regular copper spur II and bought the 3 ounce led kit from REI for 40 dollars. Havent used it yet but am kinda excited about it instead of fumbling around with my petzel headlamp.

 

[MattB]

REI sells little lights that are less than an ounce and are under $10 that can be hung from the ceiling.