I need a new tent after my MSR Hubba Hubba had an uncontrolled thermal event. We spent some time in a Mountain Star 2p tent this year: it was fine once I figured how to pitch it, but too small. I want a 3 person for me and one other and the BA and Kuiu tents seems to be the best of the bunch. I have no experience with the BA tents, but they seem to be lighter duty 3 season and less durable, probably similar to my MSR. There seem to be some mixed reviews on the Kuiu MS3 based on door and vestibule design.
The Kuiu is made of 15D fly and 40D floor with aluminum poles and weighs around 5lbs and I’m guessing is measurably more robust for winds and weather. The BA is made of 10D fly and 20D floor and weighs right around 4lbs. Right now the MS3 is on sale for $520 and I can get the BA CS3 for $370. The only other thing I found which might move the needle is the “garage/hotel” extension for the BA CS series, which pushes the vestibule into a floorless garage and probably gives the option to use a stove, though I’m not sure if anyone has tried this yet. I’m looking for any thoughts from guys who have used one or either and your positive/negative opinions. I’ve got to buy NLT Tuesday to take advantage of the Kuiu sale, if that’s the way I go. TiA
The Kuiu is made of 15D fly and 40D floor with aluminum poles and weighs around 5lbs and I’m guessing is measurably more robust for winds and weather. The BA is made of 10D fly and 20D floor and weighs right around 4lbs. Right now the MS3 is on sale for $520 and I can get the BA CS3 for $370. The only other thing I found which might move the needle is the “garage/hotel” extension for the BA CS series, which pushes the vestibule into a floorless garage and probably gives the option to use a stove, though I’m not sure if anyone has tried this yet. I’m looking for any thoughts from guys who have used one or either and your positive/negative opinions. I’ve got to buy NLT Tuesday to take advantage of the Kuiu sale, if that’s the way I go. TiA
