New Argali Yukon 8P 2-Pole Tent

[ben@bpetersondds]

What stove are you guys running?

Seek xl

 

[Brad@Argali]

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 want.

I had a cross pole in the original design, but I really don't think it is necessary with proper pole tension and if need be slightly canting the poles. That's based on our testing.

 

[Ryan Avery]

But barely enough room for two and a dog….

Buzz and I like our space....

 

[Ryan Avery]

What stove are you guys running?

Winnerwell fastfold Ti

 

[Nontyp]

Is there a sod skirt on it?

In some of the pictures it looks like there is one, but some pictures seem to not show one. I’m thinking this just could be how it is pitched lengthening and shortening the stake out points.

 

[ben@bpetersondds]

Good question and this is one other thing I noticed. The sod skirt is very minimal and it is difficult to get the tent sealed to the ground and keep out drafts. I would suggest a wider skirt in future versions.

But, yes a skirt is there.

 

[Brad@Argali]

Is there a sod skirt on it?

In some of the pictures it looks like there is one, but some pictures seem to not show one. I’m thinking this just could be how it is pitched lengthening and shortening the stake out points.

There is a 3" skirt on the tent. to get it all the way to the ground you just need to lower the pole height and tighten the line-locs.

 

[Nontyp]

Do you feel that the short sod skirt contribute to to your wind problems?

My SLUMBERJACK does not have a skirt for my spike camp and I really do not like that. I feel a 3 inch skirt could be tough to seal down because many times the ground has more than 2 inches Deviation for the skirt to lay down on the ground. I think I’m narrowed down between this tent and the Gamm six. My buddy has the SO 8 man and I believe it is a five or 6 inch skirt.

How hard would it be to lengthen the skirt out a few more inches

 

[Brad@Argali]

Do you feel that the short sod skirt contribute to to your wind problems?

My SLUMBERJACK does not have a skirt for my spike camp and I really do not like that. I feel a 3 inch skirt could be tough to seal down because many times the ground has more than 2 inches Deviation for the skirt to lay down on the ground. I think I’m narrowed down between this tent and the Gamm six. My buddy has the SO 8 man and I believe it is a five or 6 inch skirt.

How hard would it be to lengthen the skirt out a few more inches

I've used the tent several times in windy weather and IMO, it works well. I typically like a small air gap though to help with ventilation so I don't run it all the way to the ground. But 3" is enough to have contact with the ground and no you cannot lengthen it. Might want to double check those lengths on other tents.

 

[Nontyp]

Sorry it took so long but I went and checked those other skits like you said. I had to wait on a few replies from other tipi manufacturers but here is what I found

Kifaru. no skirt on the 8 man

Seek Outside. The Courthouse has a 9" sod skirt. And the 8P has a 6 inch sod skirt.


LiteOutdoors 9”

Luxe 8 man looks to be 8” or so in the pics but I did not get a reply from them


I’m still evaluating this tent before I buy one for moose hunting in Ak this fall.

 

[Nontyp]

I have another question about the liners. I spent eight days in the Alaska tundra this year in a Cimarron without liners and as it rained the condensation was terrible, the tent material sagged and our sleeping bags and gear got wet. Looking at the liners of this tent it looks like like the end of your sleeping bag will not be covered if you are sleeping two or more guys long ways. In the videos I have seen it looks like the last 18 inches of the sleeping bags are not covered by the liner it looks like the half liners only cover the 2 ends and not the area between the poles ( the doors) or about 2/3 of the tent.

Did you guys struggle with condensation between the poles. We would probably never open a 2nd door so maybe something could be rigged to act as a liner on the back door side if needed.

 

[Brad@Argali]

I have another question about the liners. I spent eight days in the Alaska tundra this year in a Cimarron without liners and as it rained the condensation was terrible, the tent material sagged and our sleeping bags and gear got wet. Looking at the liners of this tent it looks like like the end of your sleeping bag will not be covered if you are sleeping two or more guys long ways. In the videos I have seen it looks like the last 18 inches of the sleeping bags are not covered by the liner it looks like the half liners only cover the 2 ends and not the area between the poles ( the doors) or about 2/3 of the tent.

Did you guys struggle with condensation between the poles. We would probably never open a 2nd door so maybe something could be rigged to act as a liner on the back door side if needed.

The first prototype design did not have liners that covered the door panels, so you may have seen a photo/video of that. But in the final design the half liners cover exactly half the tent including the door panels, aka the area in between the poles. Two half liners would cover the entire tent.

 

[Josh Boyd]

I have another question about the liners. I spent eight days in the Alaska tundra this year in a Cimarron without liners and as it rained the condensation was terrible, the tent material sagged and our sleeping bags and gear got wet. Looking at the liners of this tent it looks like like the end of your sleeping bag will not be covered if you are sleeping two or more guys long ways. In the videos I have seen it looks like the last 18 inches of the sleeping bags are not covered by the liner it looks like the half liners only cover the 2 ends and not the area between the poles ( the doors) or about 2/3 of the tent.

Did you guys struggle with condensation between the poles. We would probably never open a 2nd door so maybe something could be rigged to act as a liner on the back door side if needed.

Like Brad mentioned the liners cover the door panels and I will attest to their effectiveness with moisture. I've been using this shelter with both half liners in place and they make a huge difference with condensation. Also the fabric of the Yukon is a ripstop Silpoly and has almost zero sag when it is wet. This helps keep your usable maximized when camped in wet places for long periods of time.

 

[Nontyp]

Thanks guys. In my search I keep coming back to this tent, It checks a lot of boxes for float hunting or flying out in Alaska with two or three guys. We need the room because we get back to camp and we are up for hours sitting in the tent, cooking, telling stories about the day.

 

[Brad@Argali]

Thanks guys. In my search I keep coming back to this tent, It checks a lot of boxes for float hunting or flying out in Alaska with two or three guys. We need the room because we get back to camp and we are up for hours sitting in the tent, cooking, telling stories about the day.

I will say, having used a lot of large tipi tents, the amount of standing and sitting room in this tent is incredible. I know that sounds self serving, but having used it quite a bit now, I really enjoyed how well it worked to hang out it, store lots of gear, sit around the stove in chairs, etc. Kinda surprised me how much I liked it! I'm taking this tent to Alaska this coming year for a moose hunt and there will be 3 of us. It is lighter, more compact and yet has way more usable space than anything else comparable.

 

[Nontyp]

What is the width of the tent around shoulder height. Four or 5 feet? The reason I ask is unfairly short at 5:10, but my three hunting buddies are 6’4& 6’5×2.

 

[Brad@Argali]

What is the width of the tent around shoulder height. Four or 5 feet? The reason I ask is unfairly short at 5:10, but my three hunting buddies are 6’4& 6’5×2.

Are you asking about the shoulder room for the length of the tent (end to end) or door to door? End to end you have about 7' of shoulder height space, width-wise (from one door to the other) if you drew a line up 4 ft from the ground to the point that it hit the tent wall and then drew a straight line across the tent it would probably be a distance of about 7 ft. in width (my best guess).