I posted this in the camping gear section first with not much feedback ( appreciate the feedback I did get ) not realizing this area existed, so trying here too.
I've been looking at getting my first RTT. After some research I'm starting to settle on Gordigear. What is mostly available at retailers here in the PNW seems to be Tepui and CVT.
The Gordi seems to distinguish itself in the following ways ( and there may be more, but these struck me as significant ):
1. The fabric is Polycotton like most, but instead of a coating seems to be impregnated with waterproofing. Does this mean that unlike coatings ( which seem to be on every other tent except Eazi-awn which is wax impregnated ), it is permanently waterproof? Is the breathability impacted in any way or different from those with coatings? Is impregnated just another term for coating?
2. The mattress is much thicker than most - it's 80mm which is 3.1 inches. The Tepui have 2.5 inch mattresses for example
3. There is a PVC skirt around the mattress to prevent moisture from the outside getting the mattress wet. I don't see any other manufacturer mentioning this.
4. Price seems very reasonable. It is a slightly more than Tepui, but equivalent to CVT and quite a bit cheaper than Howling moon and some other manufacturers.
5. Like the others it has options for awnings etc.
The American made ones seem very similar to each other but Gordigear seems to have some different well thought out features and makes me think it's the way to go.
Any opinions or feedback from any users out there?
Edit: CVT Shasta is a good value since with an awning, skylight, and 3” mattress it's $1660 delivered. The Gordigear explorer plus is $2000 with the awning. I'm wondering about the differences between these two.
I've been looking at getting my first RTT. After some research I'm starting to settle on Gordigear. What is mostly available at retailers here in the PNW seems to be Tepui and CVT.
The Gordi seems to distinguish itself in the following ways ( and there may be more, but these struck me as significant ):
1. The fabric is Polycotton like most, but instead of a coating seems to be impregnated with waterproofing. Does this mean that unlike coatings ( which seem to be on every other tent except Eazi-awn which is wax impregnated ), it is permanently waterproof? Is the breathability impacted in any way or different from those with coatings? Is impregnated just another term for coating?
2. The mattress is much thicker than most - it's 80mm which is 3.1 inches. The Tepui have 2.5 inch mattresses for example
3. There is a PVC skirt around the mattress to prevent moisture from the outside getting the mattress wet. I don't see any other manufacturer mentioning this.
4. Price seems very reasonable. It is a slightly more than Tepui, but equivalent to CVT and quite a bit cheaper than Howling moon and some other manufacturers.
5. Like the others it has options for awnings etc.
The American made ones seem very similar to each other but Gordigear seems to have some different well thought out features and makes me think it's the way to go.
Any opinions or feedback from any users out there?
Edit: CVT Shasta is a good value since with an awning, skylight, and 3” mattress it's $1660 delivered. The Gordigear explorer plus is $2000 with the awning. I'm wondering about the differences between these two.
Overall it's been a pretty great experience. Only issue I ha was a slight amount of leakiness in the annex around fixtures like stakeouts and a couple of roll toggles. easily cured with seam seal. So far we've had it up in 40 knot winds and a few pretty intense down pours.