New Argali Yukon 8P 2-Pole Tent

[Brad@Argali]

@Brad@Argali maybe I missed it but will that be an option?

Good question...not right now.

 

[Bubblehide]

@Brad@Argali maybe I missed it but will that be an option?

They list a 1/2 liner on the site. However, I believe it extends from the side wall floor to the closest pole, which is not the middle of the tent; but likely still sleeps 4.

 

[Brad@Argali]

They list a 1/2 liner on the site. However, I believe it extends from the side wall floor to the closest pole, which is not the middle of the tent; but likely still sleeps 4.

We do have a full half Liner that covers a full half of the tent. 2 half liners woyld give you full double wall coverage.

 

[ben@bpetersondds]

Hi Brad. Are we still on schedule for August shipment on preordered 8p tents?

 

[Brad@Argali]

Hi Brad. Are we still on schedule for August shipment on preordered 8p tents?

Yup, will either be late this coming week (1st or 2nd), or Monday/Tuesday of the following week.

 

[ben@bpetersondds]

Yup, will either be late this coming week (1st or 2nd), or Monday/Tuesday of the following week.

Nice! Thanks for the info. Looking forward using it.

 

[Brad@Argali]

Nice! Thanks for the info. Looking forward using it.

I think you'll really like it. I've been really enjoying the space in the tent.

 

[Nontyp]

Any feedback on this tent.

 

[Ryan Avery]

I spent 21 nights in the Yukon this fall. Although I have used several big backcountry tents, this is the best design I have used to date.

Pros
LOTS of room
It is very light for the space it provides
Easy to set up and take down quickly for its size.
Very durable
Two doors
It is way better in the wind than you would expect from a tent of this size.

Cons
I am mostly just whining here.
I wish the stove jack were in the center of the tent(I understand why it's not with the duel entry.)
This bitch has got an enormous footprint. Plan accordingly

 

[ben@bpetersondds]

I use the tent this year for a weeklong elk hunt. It’s amazing. I have used an eight person TP for years and this is a huge step up. Significantly more floor space than the eight-man TP. All kinds of room for three people with the ability to, hang clothes and spread gear out.

However, we did have issues in the wind. Granted the wind was persistent and extreme. Actually scared the shit out of me because trees were coming down all over the place. But the tent failed to stay up several times when one of the polls was pushed inward, causing half of the tent to collapse. My opinion would’ve been better designed with a rigid pole used as a ridge beam to keep the poles from wanting to push inward when there is pressure from the side. I’ll probably end up trying to figure something out and do this myself. It also make it a lot easier to hang clothes on a rigid pole across the top.

Overall, I am very happy with the tent and if anybody’s looking for a used eight person seek outside tipi let me know .

 

[bmart2622]

I spent 21 nights in the Yukon this fall. Although I have used several big backcountry tents, this is the best design I have used to date.

Pros
LOTS of room
It is very light for the space it provides
Easy to set up and take down quickly for its size.
Very durable
Two doors
It is way better in the wind than you would expect from a tent of this size.

Cons
I am mostly just whining here.
I wish the stove jack were in the center of the tent(I understand why it's not with the duel entry.)
This bitch has got an enormous footprint. Plan accordingly

Hey Ryan, how would you say this compares to a Courthouse?

 

[Brad@Argali]

I use the tent this year for a weeklong elk hunt. It’s amazing. I have used an eight person TP for years and this is a huge step up. Significantly more floor space than the eight-man TP. All kinds of room for three people with the ability to, hang clothes and spread gear out.

However, we did have issues in the wind. Granted the wind was persistent and extreme. Actually scared the shit out of me because trees were coming down all over the place. But the tent failed to stay up several times when one of the polls was pushed inward, causing half of the tent to collapse. My opinion would’ve been better designed with a rigid pole used as a ridge beam to keep the poles from wanting to push inward when there is pressure from the side. I’ll probably end up trying to figure something out and do this myself. It also make it a lot easier to hang clothes on a rigid pole across the top.

Overall, I am very happy with the tent and if anybody’s looking for a used eight person seek outside tipi let me know .

Hey Ben, thanks for letting me know about the pole falling down. A solution that should resolve that issue: Instead of positioning the pole vertically, angle the pole slightly towards the top cone by bringing the bottom of the pole towards the center of the tent (we're talking maybe 6-8"). The increased angle makes it much more difficult to fall over.

 

[ben@bpetersondds]

Hey Ben, thanks for letting me know about the pole falling down. A solution that should resolve that issue: Instead of positioning the pole vertically, angle the pole slightly towards the top cone by bringing the bottom of the pole towards the center of the tent (we're talking maybe 6-8"). The increased angle makes it much more difficult to fall over.

We did do that and it did help. It just seems a more stable solution would be a lightweight pole across the top. That being said, it was like a damn hurricane and the tent did really well in it. It is absolutely fabulous. Exactly what I was looking for.

 

[Ryan Avery]

Hey Ryan, how would you say this compares to a Courthouse?

It's much easier to set up than the CH and better in the wind.

 

[Ryan Avery]

I use the tent this year for a weeklong elk hunt. It’s amazing. I have used an eight person TP for years and this is a huge step up. Significantly more floor space than the eight-man TP. All kinds of room for three people with the ability to, hang clothes and spread gear out.

However, we did have issues in the wind. Granted the wind was persistent and extreme. Actually scared the shit out of me because trees were coming down all over the place. But the tent failed to stay up several times when one of the polls was pushed inward, causing half of the tent to collapse. My opinion would’ve been better designed with a rigid pole used as a ridge beam to keep the poles from wanting to push inward when there is pressure from the side. I’ll probably end up trying to figure something out and do this myself. It also make it a lot easier to hang clothes on a rigid pole across the top.

Overall, I am very happy with the tent and if anybody’s looking for a used eight person seek outside tipi let me know .

It must have been a hell of a wind.

We had some very windy nights and didn't see any issues.

 

[Josh Boyd]

My inaugural trip with the Yukon was to the wind-blown prairie of eastern Montana. I was stunned at how well it handled the wind. It is now getting pounded with snow in western Montana. The added liners have been welcome in the wet and cold weather.

I also concur with @Ryan Avery list of pro's; the interior space and head room is fantastic.

I'll be writing a full review on the shelter once the season is over.

 

[Nontyp]

We have used a clamp similar to this between the two poles in the Alaknak

This design in a lightweight aluminum with an aluminum pole between could be the ticket

I’m looking forward to the full reviews as I will be getting a new tent prior to our moose hunt. .

 

[Nontyp]

What stove are you guys running?

 

[Formidilosus]

I spent 21 nights in the Yukon this fall. Although I have used several big backcountry tents, this is the best design I have used to date.

Pros
LOTS of room
It is very light for the space it provides
Easy to set up and take down quickly for its size.
Very durable
Two doors
It is way better in the wind than you would expect from a tent of this size.

Cons
I am mostly just whining here.
I wish the stove jack were in the center of the tent(I understand why it's not with the duel entry.)
This bitch has got an enormous footprint. Plan accordingly

But barely enough room for two and a dog….

 

[ben@bpetersondds]

It must have been a hell of a wind.

We had some very windy nights and didn't see any issues.

I prayed all night we wouldn’t have a tree come down on us.