That's a pretty good deal. And I meant that he wouldn't find a 4 season tent from REI or anyone else. He really needs two tents for stated purposes.
Help me find a do everything 2p tent
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That's a pretty good deal. And I meant that he wouldn't find a 4 season tent from REI or anyone else. He really needs two tents for stated purposes.
Black Diamond Mega mid.
Can stuff four people in to it in a pinch
has no floor but you can buy a bug screen floor insert.
Tall enough to sort of stand up in and you can set up in many ways. I have even strung a line between two trees and hun it from that since it is the shape of a pyramid.
I have used this tent in all four seasons and yes that means in winter. If you set it up the right way it will just let the snow slide off it. I have set it up in deep snow and then dug a pit down two feet to make a semi snow cave with the mega mid acting as the roof. That works really well when it is super windy.
They really are amazing tents and pack down to about the size of a large water bottle.
If you are looking for something a little more tradational check out the rei half dome and the MSR hubba Hubba. I own both and have used both in the winter but not with the same success as the BD mega mid.
Can stuff four people in to it in a pinch
has no floor but you can buy a bug screen floor insert.
Tall enough to sort of stand up in and you can set up in many ways. I have even strung a line between two trees and hun it from that since it is the shape of a pyramid.
I have used this tent in all four seasons and yes that means in winter. If you set it up the right way it will just let the snow slide off it. I have set it up in deep snow and then dug a pit down two feet to make a semi snow cave with the mega mid acting as the roof. That works really well when it is super windy.
They really are amazing tents and pack down to about the size of a large water bottle.
If you are looking for something a little more tradational check out the rei half dome and the MSR hubba Hubba. I own both and have used both in the winter but not with the same success as the BD mega mid.
TripLeader
Explorer
I second the opinion for Big Agnes.
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I have a BA String Ridge 2. It's a four-season tent. It weighs close to 8 pounds (I think). You also have the option of going with the "fast fly" setup of only using the rain fly and footprint together.
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I've had it in all types of weather--heavy rain, snow, and wind. I've even had it at 12,760' on Boulderfield Campsite on Longs Peak. It's always worked well.
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After owning it for about 6 years, with about 5-10 days of use per year, the only issue I've had with it is a small (pencil tip sized) hole in the mesh window on the door.
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I have a BA String Ridge 2. It's a four-season tent. It weighs close to 8 pounds (I think). You also have the option of going with the "fast fly" setup of only using the rain fly and footprint together.
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I've had it in all types of weather--heavy rain, snow, and wind. I've even had it at 12,760' on Boulderfield Campsite on Longs Peak. It's always worked well.
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After owning it for about 6 years, with about 5-10 days of use per year, the only issue I've had with it is a small (pencil tip sized) hole in the mesh window on the door.
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I have put in close to 200 nights in my REI half-dome 2 tent....And although I purchased it intending for it to be a 3-season tent ( I have a VERY nice and VERY expensive tent for mountaineering/ice climbing trips) ....I have sat out a few winter storms on accident - and found that it performed pretty awesomely. This included a full on week-long blizzard at 12,000 ft in the Wind River Range in June a few years ago.
Its light enough to backpack with..especially if you can split it between two packs, has enough guy-line points to batton it down through a high-elevation blizzard....and in my experience has been super durable. Oh yea- and its cheap!
http://www.rei.com/product/845481/rei-half-dome-2-plus-tent
Its light enough to backpack with..especially if you can split it between two packs, has enough guy-line points to batton it down through a high-elevation blizzard....and in my experience has been super durable. Oh yea- and its cheap!
http://www.rei.com/product/845481/rei-half-dome-2-plus-tent
newhue
Adventurer
OP, I'm not surprised you are having a hard time. Can I suggest you need two tents and just accept that's the cost of enjoying the outdoors. But if you buy right the first time it will easily last 10 years.
If you have not been pinned down for a few days in fowl weather than you may not fully understand or appreciate the situation. Forget about some super light mesh summer tent. When it's cold, wet, blowing hard, you are days from help, and your life may depend on it you WANT a heavier sturdy 4 season tent. The super light advocates will say no need, but you don't find many of them comfortable and smiling when the weather has gone pear shaped. I doubt any summer tent will hold snow.
Keeping fowl weather in mind two entry points are welcomed, one for each user and gear preferably, or one for gear if smaller and access elsewhere. You also need the space to cook in it as well. Single skin V multi pitch, free standing V pegged, silicon V poly all have advantages and disadvantages. I prefer multi free standing. Good for pitching on slab, dry inner - always, and can take the top off if it's hotter than expected. Weight is also a priority, and always a tuff deal breaker as you carry it for as long as you sleep in it.
Many decent bands have been mentioned already on here. Perhaps look at GoLlite teepee tent which is a good compromise of the above. They were having management issues I believe, not sure if they are around anymore unfortunately.
Summer: just go a plastic sheet, thermarest, and enjoy the stars. Of if you must some super light mesh thing or a fly.
If you have not been pinned down for a few days in fowl weather than you may not fully understand or appreciate the situation. Forget about some super light mesh summer tent. When it's cold, wet, blowing hard, you are days from help, and your life may depend on it you WANT a heavier sturdy 4 season tent. The super light advocates will say no need, but you don't find many of them comfortable and smiling when the weather has gone pear shaped. I doubt any summer tent will hold snow.
Keeping fowl weather in mind two entry points are welcomed, one for each user and gear preferably, or one for gear if smaller and access elsewhere. You also need the space to cook in it as well. Single skin V multi pitch, free standing V pegged, silicon V poly all have advantages and disadvantages. I prefer multi free standing. Good for pitching on slab, dry inner - always, and can take the top off if it's hotter than expected. Weight is also a priority, and always a tuff deal breaker as you carry it for as long as you sleep in it.
Many decent bands have been mentioned already on here. Perhaps look at GoLlite teepee tent which is a good compromise of the above. They were having management issues I believe, not sure if they are around anymore unfortunately.
Summer: just go a plastic sheet, thermarest, and enjoy the stars. Of if you must some super light mesh thing or a fly.
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UK4X4
Expedition Leader
I always buy a 3 man for 2 people.....Seemingly most companies use skinny dwarves for sizing their products.
Summer V,s winter two hugely different seasons.
Main issue for me is ventilation. ....even in summer I,d never go just mesh, so my latest 4 season tent has 2 opossing entry's allowing full cross winds
Nothing worse than a closed in ventless sweat lodge. ....
Winter wise, geodesic design , good poles and a natural low profile, the average summer hassienda will flatten to a useless pile of material in a good blow.
I.ll sacrifice height for good performance, a tent should be designed to protect you from the elements, not give you enough room to blow dry your hair standing up
Summer V,s winter two hugely different seasons.
Main issue for me is ventilation. ....even in summer I,d never go just mesh, so my latest 4 season tent has 2 opossing entry's allowing full cross winds
Nothing worse than a closed in ventless sweat lodge. ....
Winter wise, geodesic design , good poles and a natural low profile, the average summer hassienda will flatten to a useless pile of material in a good blow.
I.ll sacrifice height for good performance, a tent should be designed to protect you from the elements, not give you enough room to blow dry your hair standing up