Planning to Upgrade to a 2-Person Tent with Gear Vestibules for Rocky Mountain Hunts

[greyghostnw]

If willing to use trekking poles check out tarp tent. DCF versions. I have a few one man 16 oz for tough high country pursuits where im going light n moving. The two persons i think would be equal quality. Never know maybe something of interest. Definitely pros and cons to using trekking poles. My experience has been very storm worthy if pinned down stakes with rocks per usual…

 

[Hunt_Jefferson]

Thanks for sharing, I will give Durston a look, as it looks like they both the trekking pole and freestanding tents.
Heck even the Durston X-Mid 1 has two (2) vestibules!

This is in the morning after that spring snowstorm. Not the most impressive example since it looks a little saggy but for context this was pitched on top of 3’ of existing snow, at midnight, in the middle of a snowstorm. AND was my first time setting it up in the snow attempting to using small branches as deadman’s.

Lots of lessons learned but the biggest was that it didn’t collapse plus kept me warm and dry all night.

 

[jmez]

I know you didn't list it, but I'd look at Tarptent.

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[chancey]

I have the Skyscraper 2p. Don’t have a ton of time with the tent, spent about 10 nights in it. When it’s all staked out it feels like it could take some pretty serious weather. So far only been in fairly mild weather 15mph or so of wind and light rain. Condensation was average when the fly was fully zipped, when I use the little chingaderas that prop the fly open I had zero condensation. It’s a palace for one person with plenty of space for gear in the vestibules or inside the tent. Any questions let me know.

 

[EcoastDG]

I also have the SG skyscraper 2p. I have used it for a few years in various conditions. It's been through 2 snowstorms with up to 20 inches of snow but minimal wind. It has been through a bunch of hellacious thunderstorms with winds that made me wonder if it would collapse. It did fine, however during a heavy rainstorm I did have water come through the roof vent. I have since flipped the fly so the vents are on opposite sides and it hasn't been an issue since.

One other negative on the tent is the floor is kind of thin and easily punctured so definitely set it up with the provided footprint.

For the weight and inner capacity, it's a great tent. I wouldn't hesitate on buying another one.

Side note- A couple of buddies use the KUIU tents and they love them. That would be another great option.

 

[chancey]

I also have the SG skyscraper 2p. I have used it for a few years in various conditions. It's been through 2 snowstorms with up to 20 inches of snow but minimal wind. It has been through a bunch of hellacious thunderstorms with winds that made me wonder if it would collapse. It did fine, however during a heavy rainstorm I did have water come through the roof vent. I have since flipped the fly so the vents are on opposite sides and it hasn't been an issue since.

One other negative on the tent is the floor is kind of thin and easily punctured so definitely set it up with the provided footprint.

For the weight and inner capacity, it's a great tent. I wouldn't hesitate on buying another one.

Side note- A couple of buddies use the KUIU tents and they love them. That would be another great option.

I have thought about flipping the fly around also. Did you have condensation issues when you did that?

 

[EcoastDG]

A little bit of condensation. I usually open one of the side windows for some ventilation.

 

[BSLugnut]

This is in the morning after that spring snowstorm. Not the most impressive example since it looks a little saggy but for context this was pitched on top of 3’ of existing snow, at midnight, in the middle of a snowstorm. AND was my first time setting it up in the snow attempting to using small branches as deadman’s.

Lots of lessons learned but the biggest was that it didn’t collapse plus kept me warm and dry all night.

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Thanks for sharing.
The tent looks like it still provided cover, which is what we want from a shelter.

 

[DrBeetleKill]

I have both the Kuiu mountain star and durston x dome +1. Both great tents and couldn't go wrong with either.

Randy

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Are these the two you run for your solo shelters all season?