Monday, August 04, 2003

3-Season Tents

Just some tents that I'm interested in (mostly 2 person, 3 season). Currently, I don't have one, but would like to get back into backpacking 2-3 day trips - so weight is an issue. Plus, I think my next trip is going to involve staying at campgrounds instead of hotels, so I'm looking for tents that are easy to setup / take-down daily - including easy setup by a single person.

The North Face Slickrock Ultralight Tent 2-Person 3-Season - $235, 4lb 6oz (packed wt)
- might be a bit short (I'm 6'-1" and might make me sleep diagonally.

Kelty Zen Tent 2-Person 3-Season - $150, 5 lb 9 oz or 2.5 kilos (packed wt)
- I've seen 2 good reviews from end-users, supposedly held up well in wet weather.

Kelty Vortex 2 Tent 2-Person 3-Season - $240, 6 lb 13 oz or 3.1 kilos
- bit heavy, but very roomy with dual entrances and dual vestibules
- single-person setup, some sites say 4 lb 12 oz (which is probably sans fly)

Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD Tent 2-Person 3-Season, $170, 4lb 5oz
- supposedly pretty tough little tent,

Kelty Riverbend 2 Tent, $200, 6 lb 7 oz

Review sites:
Outdoor Review

posted by Wuphon's at 9:49 PM