Seek outside tents/tipis?

[mporter012]

Anyone using seek outside tents? Curious your thoughts. I like Hyperlite’s tents, but not sure I want to refinance my student loans to buy a tent. I’m trying to go much much lighter for next year. I’ve never been a devoted ultralight guy, but hunting has enough add-ons compared to traditional backpacking, that I’m looking to really cut ounces for next season. I tend to hunt solo or 2 man.

 

[mtwarden]

I run a Silvertip and a Cimarron- Silvertip for 2 outside of running a stove, solo w/ stove- Cimarron is comfy with three w/o a stove, two w/ a stove; I run a Cub stove- their smallest

their tents are well made and function nicely; if you don't ever plan on running a stove- also look at MLD and Sixmoon Designs

 

[reaper]

Do you want to use a wood stove?
Cimmaron is hard to beat
Silvertip solo is nice with a CUB stove:

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[Skull10]

Do you want to use a wood stove?
Cimmaron is hard to beat
Silvertip solo is nice with a CUB stove:

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Is that a Silvertip in the photo with a cub stove.?

 

[reaper]

Is that a Silvertip in the photo with a cub stove.?

Yes this is a silvertip with Cub stove

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[Skull10]

Looks like the Silvertip set up nice, I've got one coming next week UPS. Do you feel that there is a lot of condensation in the tent? Does that one vent do a good job with ventilation? I have a large SO stove now, I'll have to downsize I'm sure.

 

[mtwarden]

I've found that lengthening the guy lines (over what they come with) allows for a higher pitch- this improves circulation (and decreases condensation) AND provides more livable space- if it's the storm of the century, you can still pitch it tight to the ground

 

[reaper]

Looks like the Silvertip set up nice, I've got one coming next week UPS. Do you feel that there is a lot of condensation in the tent? Does that one vent do a good job with ventilation? I have a large SO stove now, I'll have to downsize I'm sure.

I really don't like the vent.
I always use a stove so i dont care about condensation,i deal with it.I think youre large can be ok,less wood prep.

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[Skull10]

I really don't like the vent.
I always use a stove so i dont care about condensation,i deal with it.I think youre large can be ok,less wood prep.

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Thank you for the input. I'm in North Carolina, so the stove isn't always needed here.

 

[handwerk]

I've had a SO 6 man tipi for 6 years or so and have been very happy with it, nothing like warming up by the stove after a long cold day.

 

[gfreidy]

SO makes good stuff. I have their DST tarp and it is amazing. Also want their Cimarron and U-turn stove.

 

[4875]

I have a Redcliff and stove (which is much heavier than you are looking for) but Seek Outside quality and customer service is top notch!

 

[mporter012]

I run a Silvertip and a Cimarron- Silvertip for 2 outside of running a stove, solo w/ stove- Cimarron is comfy with three w/o a stove, two w/ a stove; I run a Cub stove- their smallest

their tents are well made and function nicely; if you don't ever plan on running a stove- also look at MLD and Sixmoon Designs

at this point I’m not looking for a stove set-up, more general backpacking. So you recommend the MLD and Sixmoon?

 

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[mtwarden]

I can highly recommend the Duomid (or Duomid XL) from MLD, quality shelter that's nice and light; larger yet- the Supermid



before pulling the pin on one of these (or other), it might be possible for Seek Outside to retrofit the fit the stove jack at a later date- worth calling to see if that's possible

 

[Bryanboss429]

Silex. You can run a stove in it if you'd like. Its a lot roomier than a Duomid.

 

[FreeBeer]

I run the Seekoutside Lil big out with vestibule for backpacking hunts. I have been very impressed with their quality I also have the connecting tarp Ill use if more than 1 buddy hunts with me. The tarp makes it a palace. I have yet to get a stove but its on my list. Just not a whole lot of quality back country oregon hunts that really need a stove. For the late season stuff I usually just set up the big canvas tent, and wood stove and day hunt since most areas I hunt I can cover in 5-6 miles of hunting.

 

[KMoutdoors]

I've had a SO 6 man tipi for 6 years or so and have been very happy with it, nothing like warming up by the stove after a long cold day.

If you have a stove in there, how many men w/out cots fit? I hunt with 1-4 other guys.

 

[reaper]

If you have a stove in there, how many men w/out cots fit? I hunt with 1-4 other guys.

3 if you don't have too much gear,,very doable.

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[KMoutdoors]

3 if you don't have too much gear,,very doable.

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It seems like the 8 person would cover all bases, but gosh that thing looks big to carry up a mountain. It’s an honest problem when you have a lot of hunting friends. Thanks for the reply