Shelter- How heavy is too heavy?

[BigDuckHunter]

If I'm using a tent it's my choice. I've used a ton of tents (trekking pole all the way to 4 season) it's faster setup than almost everything else.

What did you end up going with?

The plan is a Moment DW. They said they plan on making a Silpoly version in the spring so waiting on those to come out before I order. The other tents I have will work until then.

 

[persianrug]

I like to pitch my tarp as a tetra wedge with the high point on a tree if bad weather is expected. It's a similar shape to the Scarp, but I can pitch it for more floor space (a frame, lean to, plow point) when it isn't supposed to be windy. And it's lighter/smaller.

Single pole, trekking pole, or tippee tents need the same amount of tie outs and fiddling as a tarp. But weigh more and take up more space. I tarp when it's not super windy, and freestanding tent when it is super windy.

 

[S.Clancy]

The plan is a Moment DW. They said they plan on making a Silpoly version in the spring so waiting on those to come out before I order. The other tents I have will work until then.

Great choice

 

[Huntnpack 2]

Check out the Durston tents.
New X-Dome 1+ or the X-Dome 2.

 

[meta_gabbro]

Check out the Durston tents.
New X-Dome 1+ or the X-Dome 2.

Already mentioned by OP in the original post. Ruled out for now until the pole durability issues are sussed out.

 

[Huntnpack 2]

Already mentioned by OP in the original post. Ruled out for now until the pole durability issues are sussed out.

I thought issue had been resolved for both alum & Carbon. Dan is usually proactive about any issue.
I’d say contact him if you’re concerned.
It’d be worth the effort.

 

[JAshley73]

Already mentioned by OP in the original post. Ruled out for now until the pole durability issues are sussed out.

To my knowledge, that's been addressed by Durston. YouTuber "MyLifeOutdoors" had a video of a pre-production version of the X-dome (2?) that showed the issues with the pre-production carbon poles. It probably did more damage to the perception of the X-dome 2 tents.

There's plenty of mentions by Dan Durston himself, as well as plenty of other, newer video reviews now showing the X-dome 2's in high wind scenarios, and handling them just fine.

(Not a Durston owner myself to be clear.)

 

[meta_gabbro]

I remain a little skeptical considering how many issues I saw with Durston's carbon products, both X-Domes and their poles, on the PCT last year. But you are right, the company is pretty quick to address issues generally, and customer service is responsive.

 

[Huntnpack 2]

Just curious…… Carbon product issue might be a shared issue with Carbon supplier?
Dan addressed those issues quickly.
Stuff happens !!
No issues whatsoever on my New X Dome.

 

[JAshley73]

I remain a little skeptical considering how many issues I saw with Durston's carbon products, both X-Domes and their poles, on the PCT last year. But you are right, the company is pretty quick to address issues generally, and customer service is responsive.

Personally, I would buy the aluminum poles anyway.