SO Redcliff Lite vs Argali Selway

[Joshf303*]

Interested in direct comparisons between the two from folks that have used both…

I can dig through weight, dimensions, etc but I’m more interested in opinions on construction, material differences between the two and stove placement for space efficiency. I have a lot of time in a Cimmaron/Silvertip so familiar with tipi style hot tents. Plan is to pair one of the above with a Cimmaron for a 4 man South Brooks hunt this Sept.

 

[jonnyviceroy]

I’ve spent time in both but the Redcliff was the standard not the lite. Difference for me was one was sagging really badly (redcliff) and the Argali did not. While some people say the sag is marginal with nylon it really matters the more and more material you have. It magnifies it greatly when you have more tent to stretch/sag even further. I would personally avoid a nylon for something this size based on my experiences. Both are very high build quality with fairly minor differences but material is the largest thing to set them apart in my opinion.

 

[Joshf303*]

I’ve spent time in both but the Redcliff was the standard not the lite. Difference for me was one was sagging really badly (redcliff) and the Argali did not. While some people say the sag is marginal with nylon it really matters the more and more material you have. It magnifies it greatly when you have more tent to stretch/sag even further. I would personally avoid a nylon for something this size based on my experiences. Both are very high build quality with fairly minor differences but material is the largest thing to set them apart in my opinion.

Thanks for the insight…

The RC Lite has a different stove jack location which is supposed to be in a better location for 4 people. Lose a door but that’s a compromise I can live with. Other than that they are same material.

Any options on the Selway stove jack location?

 

[jonnyviceroy]

Thanks for the insight…

The RC Lite has a different stove jack location which is supposed to be in a better location for 4 people. Lose a door but that’s a compromise I can live with. Other than that they are same material.

Any options on the Selway stove jack location?

I don’t see how that stove jack would gain any usable space vs the placement on the Selway. I did check and the RC lite is still made of sil nylon whereas the Selway is sil poly which is a dealbreaker for me personally on this style of shelter. Great to have options nonetheless.