SO Cimarron, Door Screens?

[Gnatboy911]

Hey guys, I’m looking at getting a Seek Outside Cimarron. Do any of you guys who have a SO tent, have door screens? Are they worth the extra money and weight? Says online that it adds 10oz to the tent.

Thanks!

 

[austinphps]

We have them in our 8 man tipi.....Honestly, could probably have gone without since we primarily use it as a winter/rifle set-up. I guess the thinking behind getting the screens were IF we used it in the summer - it would be a nice option to have. This is a basecamp setup so weight isn't an issue. I've been eyeing the cimarron myself for a lighter/backpacking winter setup. I think i am going to forego the screens and get a borah gear bug bivy...

I would say it depends on whether you are backpacking in with it and what season you are using it for.

 

[sveltri]

I have them in my Redcliff, they're nice during warmer weather.

 

[Muttly]

Mixed bag o'blessings..
Got the screen doors in our Cimarron, me, my wife, and the mud boggin dog. Not total bug protection, pitch it a few inches off the ground for airflow, but it does slow a good chunk of the horde. And when the horse flies are out, and every other carnivorous bug in force, slowing most if not all down is nice. Also run a Bear Paw half nest inside the tipi, which does keep all bugs at bay once it,s zipped up.
Down side is the extra 10 ounces. 10 ounces here, 5 ounces there, and you end up with a few extra lbs way quicker than you,d like.

Odds are you are going to be pitching it off the ground to keep condensation to a minimum, so the screens won't stop all the bugs.
If you know you won't be getting a nest, screens are probably a worthwhile addition weight and cost wise. If you are planning to get a nest, mostly just an extra 10 ounces to drag around.

 

[Gnatboy911]

Thanks guys for the info. I'm definitely not interested in a nest, at least at this point. I kinda figured if bugs got really bad while sleeping I could opt for a bug bivy as mentioned. Too bad they don't make them removable, like with velcro or something similar. I wonder if someone was proficient with a sewing machine if they could be modified as such. Thanks again

 

[cmeadors13]

i have one with the screens and debating on cutting one screen out. Has anyone done this before?