New Tent

“I received several hundred dollars in REI gift cards this year, no I am not trying to sell(scam) them. Need your advice on a new tent. Lightweight 2-man, the catch is that REI has to sell it or at least be able to special order it. I am leaning toward the SD clip flashlight, or the Zoid 1.5, any thoughts weight is very important. I also want to check out this new REI Coupe tent.
Another thing, I DO NOT WANT A TARP, I need a tent. That said, I am also going to get a siltarp for a cooking/gear rain shelter probably a 5x8 that I will eventually try to sleep under. Is 5x8 big enough?”

“mountain hardwear is coming out with some new, lightweight models. rei sells their stuff. i don't have the specs on ony of it. i wrote to maountain hardwear and they said they don't release info on products not currently offered to the public but said that i should keep my eye on their website for detatils.”

“Wow that was quick. Yeah I have been trying to wait but they are really burning a hole in my pocket. I got the got to have its. I know that alot of the gear manufactures have got to be releasong new gear soon. I hope I can hold out. Anybody else hear about anything new coming out?”

“MH trilight 1. They also make a tri light 2. GREAT tents...free standing and the lightest tents in that class.

The new stuff coming out from MH will not be free standing.

Ifn, I was you and Im not, I'd be looking for closeout on the tri light 2.

If your interested in the trilight 2, I found a store that has it for $276. the regular price was $345. The store is the Summit Hutt 1-800-499-8696, ask for Lance.

If they are sold out, try Idaho Mountain Touring at 1-208-336-3854. this is where I got my TL1. they had the TL2 for $269.

Good luck...for my tastes, I like a free stander...”

“5 lbs (with footprint % hardware) ample room for 2 people, 2 vestibules, 2 doors, head room. around $150. I love mine and have used it without a leak for 2 years. This could save you money to buy some other things.”

“with my REI dividend...just get other gear at REI.

Im gonna pick up a Kelty Sunshade for those days of Beach hangin and base campin. and also a few other cool items that are and aren't on the list.”

“that'd be great for a buffalo float stiky!


did i mention that i got a new tent? HE SHOOTS HE SCORES!

those are great suggestions, also check out the eurika apexXT2(aluminum poles). i have the apex3 and love it.”

“ROCKS!!!

Right!!! on the sunshade...buffalo river base camp...hehehehehehe....”

“Here's my vote for the Clip Flashlight 2. If you want it to really be a 2 man, get the Clip Flashlight 3. A little heavier, but there's actually room for 2 people in it.”

“i am hoping they will have some type of closeout on the mh light wedge 2 soon. i really like this tent and my current two person 3 season is getting tired.”

“I'll trade ya my Clip Flashlight for those gift cards! I'm looking to downsize to a 1-woman tent.”

“Stikmon, what happened to the Microswift?!”

“still have it, Im gonn hold onto it as a spare for guest.”

“No thanks SG i think I need that new tent smell. Nothing personel. Do you like your Clip? It is the tent that I am leaning towards. I wish the other manufactures would get there butts in gear and get the '03's out on the market. Geeze the car people are already talking about 04's.”

“Yes, I like my Clip. I think I'll exchange the 2-man for the 1-man. Should be able to get a deal on a 2002 model.”

“You know, Buddha Bear. We have a fight?? I'm in the spare tent. That simple. lol”

“rei-outlet has a great one day deal on the Marmot Hardshell.



I really don't need a new tent, I really don't need a new tent, I really don't need a new tent...”

“I have the Marmot Nutshell. Basically the same tent with a mesh ceiling. Plenty of headroom, I really like it. The only other free-standing 2 person tent I've had that had more headroom was the REI Halfdome.”

“Do you use it as a 2 person tent? If so, where do you store your pack?”

“SG, Campmor has the 2001 Sierra Designs Light Year for $129.96 right now. They also have the 2002, but it's $149.”

“listen to these people on ideas of what to look for in a tent but don't listen to their tent recommendations as they are a dime a dozen”

“EURIKA MOUNTAINPASS XT1 !

















HE SHOT, HE SCORED ! ! ! !”

“I got a Tri-light one man when they first came out. Set it up in the yard for a test. I found that after staking and guying it out, the center pole bowed and snapped back and forth when I shook the tent to simulate high winds. I also did not like the door zipper set up. Waaaay to tight. My 2cents.

Hope the new MH line has found the perfect design that end my quest for the PERFECT tent for me.

I'd also stay away from the 01 SD Light Year. I had one and took it back. Water pooled at the foot end of the fly. Minor problem to modify. The 02 model has a fly seam change that fixes the pooling problem.”

“good to know, didjfan.”

“Yes, I've used it as a 2-person tent. The packs went on a tree with pack-covers. You have to be really good friends with your tent-mate, it's a close fit ; ) . Also, that vestibule is so small it's useless for anything other than boots. Mine is usually used as a one-person tent.”

“I was wondering what the difference was between the 2001 and 2002. Might have to wait a bit on the 2002, see if the price comes down any.”

“BTW, Troll420 is correct. Look at the features that people describe, decide what you want, and then get the tent that has the features you want.

When I got the Nutshell, I was looking for a free-standing 2 person tent that had plenty of headroom, plenty of ventillation (mesh ceiling, also nice for setting it up without the fly in the summer), could be fast-packed (set up with just the fly and footprint), under 5lbs, and under $200 dollars. It happened to fit those requirements nicely. It has some other bells and whistles I like also, like interior hanging loops and reflective tape so I can find it in the dark, among others. I only intended to use it as a one-person tent so I was actually looking for a minimal vestibule to save weight.

You're only going to be happy with it if it suites you.”

“Did you see the color on that tent??? PURPLE!! hmmmm”

“Yeah. Purple and a very orange yellow. That's the one thing about it I really don't like. I guess it's impossible to lose it after a pee-break. LOL!”

“Vikings fans would LOVE IT!!! lol”

“im surprised that there isn't a velcro wrap on the fly to attatch to the center pole...I can see where that would allow the center pole to possible shift. BUT...I think the plusses totally outweigh the negatives....we'll see...I saw it, got it, now have to live with it.

And Lizs...no, your not a guest...we both have tents for "US"...Its a shame that they aren't a bit lighter though...hmmmmthe trilight 2 is only 269....no...no more tents, no more tents...no more tents...say it with me people...I need your help, please...the dark side is strong.”

“Hey the REI site is down they are adding alot of new 2003 stuff. Man my pockets are on fire with these gift cards burning a hole in them. I won't even be able to use this twnt until April, got to have a new tent, I need a new tent. LOL
A gift card is almost worse than just having money set aside descions, descions.”

“I called MH right after I got it about the velcro tabs to hold the fly steady. I think they wanted 25 bucs to it. Also any modification would void the warranty.
The zipper issue is why I returned it.”

“errr...make that tight a$$ loose zipper.”

“All this talk about new gear!!!!!

My God I can't wit until the 24th!

8)”

“I got ZOID Fever!! REI here I come!!”

“look at the new Europa2 http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/ultralight/default.asp”

“thanks,I keep forgetting the format.”

“Crazy Mike what happens on the 24th?”

“My favorite of all two man tents I've seen, carried or actually used.

4.5 lbs total carry weight
32 ft^2 fits two people just fine.
Held up on windy trips to Mt. Whitney and Long's Peak.
Excellent Price - I think the REI has their own version of it (mfg by SD) for a few bucks less.

I guess if you try to cram two 6 footers and their 6000 cubic inch packpacks inside it might be a bit tight!”

“I have used this tent but have never owned one. I think it is a badass tent. I would only suggest SD make the vestibule a little bigger to accomodate two packs. If this were done, it would be the ultimate tent. And the price can't be beat. I would recommend this tent to anyone as I've rarely read anything bad about it other than a lack of storage space.”

“Oh yah, it's a great tent. I'm looking at getting the Light Year so I can have a one-man shelter that's lighter, but I love my Clip.”

“Yep, great tent for the weight/price. I've had no problems with mine.”

“I went to REI for an Arizona Trail presentation last night, and saw a new tent, the "REI Roadster." Sales guy said packed weight is 3 pounds 3 oz. It looks very nice, not so sure about the guy string tightening system, it looks kind of light, but that's the only thing I can see questionable on it.

Anyone else seen this one?”

“There was a thread on this tent a while back...”

“Just got back from buying my new tent. SD Clip Flashlight. I just widh that the ground wasn't frozen quite so hard in the backyard so I could set it up.

Thanks for all of the advice and tips. See ya all on the trails!”

“Anyone own a Eureka Zeus 1,2, or 3? I'm thinking about buying one.”

“Saw somethreads about alot of condensation search the history file”