Need some help on tent recommendations

[Justin Crossley]

Where in Washington are you located? I have a few tents you could look at. Also a bunch of us are meeting at the end of the month for a weekend camping trip and you can probably see almost any tent you want there.

Here is a link with the trip info.
http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?12080-washington-winter-trip

 

[Birddog]

I have a Tarptent Double Rainbow and a Hilleberg Nallo 2 GT. Love them both, but for solo backpacking the Tarptent usually gets the nod. Not as bombproof as the Hilleberg, but it's light and plenty roomy for me and my gear. If I was only gonna have one, it'd be the Hilleberg, but it's heavier and more than I usually need.

 

[greyghostnw]

check out the msr hubba hubba, meets your needs. i use the 1 person hubba for my solo trips and the 2 man hubba hubba for when more room is needed. i am curious about the z pack products as well but look very loud in all the videos i see of them. at least the bathtub portion?

 

[bowinhand]

The tent I use is a big agnes copper spur 2 and it's a good tent for one person and gear. I want to try a super tarp for light weight and versatility add a anex and stove and it's a four season shelter

 

[drake7]

Justin I live in the Bellevue area. I just went through the thread on your planned trip. Looks like you will be over in the Othello area the last week in January. I will also be there for the last week/weekend of goose hunting. If all goes right I may be able to swing out and fing you guys. Would be good to meet some fellow hunters and look over some of the gear. I will follow your thread and see what the final plans are for location and timing.

 

[drake7]

Thank you everyone for your help! I ended up ordering a SratoSpire 2 from Tarptents. Had not even heard of them until I posted the question. Looks like a great setup and only 3 lbs with poles!

 

[Justin Crossley]

You will be really happy with that tent. Hopefully you can stop by and see us! Give me a call or text if you need help finding where we're going. 206-786-0889

 

[drake7]

Sounds good! If it works out i will be there

 

[Superdeuce]

I think the Hille 3(.5) season Anjan tents are going to be more popular around here after Aron posts a review.

 

[luke moffat]

I think the Hille 3(.5) season Anjan tents are going to be more popular around here after Aron posts a review.

I recently picked up a Hilleberg and looked long and hard at the Anjan models. However, I realized if the weather required me to leave the SL-5 at home I want a 4 season tent like the Jannu over a 3.5 season tent like the Anjan. That and I wanted freestanding as well. I had a Nallo 3 GT and it was a great tent, it just couldn't quite handle a 50+ mph wind to the side of the tunnel like I wanted. That said I agree they are great tents and the one I got to see in person certainly oozed the Hilleberg Quality in a lighterweight setup. But not something I'd want as my main shelter on a Kodiak drop off hunt in the middle of winter.

 

[Archelk]

Tarptent is what I use and love. I have the Rainbow 2 and have a Stratospire 1 on the way. Henry Shires will answer any questions you have. I have had no problems with my rainbow 2 in heavy rain and light snow.

 

[OR Archer]

Im leaning towards an Easton Kilo 2p this year. Love the specs on it and the reviews seem very positive.

 

[Lawnboi]

My set ups include a paratarp/bivy for warm weather, and or shorter trips. I got a kifaru 6 man for up to 3 guys if we all want to stay under one piece of nylon. It's also a great shelter for longer set ups with 2 people and a stove, along with the stove it really is a neat shelter.

The only tent I desire to add to my collection is a hilleberg 4 season something. For shorter cold weather trips where I don't want to have to deal with cutting wood or finding a big camp spot for the 14 foot wide tipi. It would also be my choice if serious snow was a concern.

I had a msr Hubba, that was a nice tent, however I don't think I'll ever get another standard style tent, for backpacking anyways. Though I will add a small nest to the para tarp to keep the bugs away, in very buggy environments.

 

[gobbler1662]

Or archer, youve got a lot of good choices out there, but don't overlook the Seekoutside LBO with three piece vestibule. I have this setup with wood stove boot. The total weight is 1 pound 10 ounces on my scale. It is sure nice to have the double entry that can roll up for warmer weather or add the wood stove for spring bear hunts. One of my hunting buddies just purchased the same setup so now we are going to add a connector tarp then we can sleep 6, or just drop down to just the base which is 10 ounces for a bivy hunt. Some many options with the LBO

 

[Lawnboi]

I'll also comment on smaller shelters and stoves. I ran the para tarp with a stove a few times, and my consensus on stoves in smaller shelters is not good. Especially in the annex setup.

I didn't care for the stove at all in the small shelter, it really was more work than it was worth. Now in the 6 man, where if got room to relax, efficiently heat, and enjoy(and fully use) my stove and shelter. If I were to get a small shelter to run a stove in, it would without a doubt be a para tipi.

 

[Beastmode]

I'll also comment on smaller shelters and stoves. I ran the para tarp with a stove a few times, and my consensus on stoves in smaller shelters is not good. Especially in the annex setup.

I didn't care for the stove at all in the small shelter, it really was more work than it was worth. Now in the 6 man, where if got room to relax, efficiently heat, and enjoy(and fully use) my stove and shelter. If I were to get a small shelter to run a stove in, it would without a doubt be a para tipi.

Which stove are you running in your 6 man?

 

[jquarnberg]

KUIUs new tent may be worth checking out. They have a demo at their booths.

In the market for a new 2 person tent. Been on so many websites reading specs and reviews and still not sure which direction to go. The brands I have spent a lot of time researching are Easton, Big Agnes, Marmot and Hilleburg. There are probably great brands I am overlooking but these seem to get the most press. Based on 1) quality, 2) weight and 3) price I am looking for some direction. I will be taking this with me on backcountry hunts. A 3 season tent is fine as I hunt primarily in September in Central Washington. Any help is much appreciated!

 

[Lawnboi]

I had a medium box, and it was adequate. But iv got a medium oval high wall en route right now, I'll have it on the 15th.