Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter questions

[forestry]

Seems like the Mountain Shelter LT is still a really good choice for a cheap lightweight floorless shelter. I'm curious how these tents do in the wind and with snow loading for those who have had experience with them.

 

[Drenalin]

Never had it in snow, but mine did great with wind. I couldn’t overcome the front entry, but it was a great shelter overall.

 

[ljalberta]

Mine has done fantastic in the wind. Only had one decent snow load. About 4” of heavy wet snow. It was fine. Sagged some as can be expected, but I just knocked it off and continued on.

 

[Bighorner]

Mine has done well in the wind. It is really a pretty sturdy shelter. For snow I put p-cord between the trekking poles to make a ridge line to help shed the snow. I think they are pretty hard to beat.

 

[George Hamrick]

No complaints with mine in the wind. No experience with snow. Hard to beat for the price in my opinion. especially if you can find one used on here.

 

[carsonkeys]

Mines been great in the wind and rain. Absolutely worth the $75 I paid for mine.

 

[dtrkyman]

First night I ever spent in mine was back country deer hunt, crazy thunderstorms all night, no issues at all, the wind wasn't really getting to me but it poured rain!

Had a bit of condensation issues in the summer fishing last year, area was a bit wet already and rained all night, condensation all over inside but it didn't drip on me over night, just was a problem when i woke up and started moving around.

I did sleep with my head in the foot area that night which may have made it worse?

No snow for me either, though I would think if pitched tight it should shed it?

 

[Poser]

I’ve had mine out when it snowed a good bit overnight and I didn’t even realize it had snowed until I unzipped the tent. Spent $70 on it 10 years ago and still use it from time to time.

 

[nettereo16]

I got through 6" of snow in MT in mine. No problems. Great shelter for the price. Takes a little getting used to setting up and I've since moved to a simple Nemo pentamid.

 

[shoeshineman]

Mine has been bombproof for wind/rain. Never been in snow with it. As stated before, condensation is a thing with this and all plastic tents. Your ventilation needs to be closely watched -as with all other plastic tents available in the universe.