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Re: non-Free standing backpack Tents
« Reply #45 on: April 07, 2013, 11:32:30 AM »
How about this one from Go-Lite.  Weighs 1lb 9oz is 45 sq feet and costs $149.  It's fully enclosed.  It is floorless but you can buy a foot print that weighs 7oz for $35.00

for minimal weight, and a ton more sq.ft sl-3 would be easy choice over sl-2 to me.. :twocents:

Fillthefreezer when you take the SL3 what is your set up.  Are you going floorless and using trekking poles?  How do you like tje SL3.

I have the SL3, and I am very happy with it. It works well with the nest and without. I have not used it with a trekking pole yet, because the provided pole is very lightweight.
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Re: non-Free standing backpack Tents
« Reply #46 on: April 07, 2013, 01:08:42 PM »
Quote from: colockumelk link=toypic=121232.msg1618080#msg1618080 date=1365296078
Fillthefreezer when you take the SL3 what is your set up.  Are you going floorless and using trekking poles?  How do you like tje SL3.
i actually run the SL5, not the 3 but my comment was based on theory of 1.5oz buys you 15sqft. word has it the shape of the SL3 bucks wind very well. i really like my sl5 though, summertime I've used it with the nest with the wife and dog and then with tyvek and trekking poles starting in sept through nov. mine with guylines is 34oz on my scale and i pack 8-10oz of stakes. this year im ditching the tyvek in favor of a tigoat bivy.
i should add, the golite stakes SUCK!
i run 4 msr groundhogs at the corners, 4 hilleberg pro pegs on the guy points, and a bunch of hilleberg vipers around the perim.

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Re: non-Free standing backpack Tents
« Reply #47 on: April 07, 2013, 04:09:24 PM »
That's some good info fillthefreezer.  The wife and I are definetely going to own the SL5.  Especially since we can from what I've read put a stove in it after some modifications.  I really like that mountainsmith tent.  And with my promotive discount I can get a 56 square foot tent for $91 that weighs 2lbs.  I am gonna buy that tent too. 

Rosscrazyelk forget what I said about the Shangri-La2.  If you are looking for a good priced 2 person tent then get the Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter LT.  Definetily a better tent than the SL2.  I would look at that tent.
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Re: non-Free standing backpack Tents
« Reply #48 on: April 12, 2013, 03:39:34 PM »
Pick up a copy of the latest backpackers gear guide; it is a great staring point fora search.  I too have an sl5 with a stove jack installed; I run a seek outside bug nest inside with a kifaru stove when the weather suggests rain.  It is an awesome set up.
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Re: non-Free standing backpack Tents
« Reply #49 on: April 15, 2013, 06:46:07 AM »
I have chosen to shy away from a non freestanding because my tent gets more use than just for hunting.  I just picked up the golite Imogene UL3.  It's a 3 man weighing 3 lb 8 oz with the footprint.  I need the freestanding for the mountaineering and backpacking trips where freestanding is a must.  I'm excited to try out the Imogene as it's over two pounds lighter than my 2 man Cabelas tent that I've been using for years.

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Re: non-Free standing backpack Tents
« Reply #50 on: April 15, 2013, 08:27:09 AM »
I have chosen to shy away from a non freestanding because my tent gets more use than just for hunting.  I just picked up the golite Imogene UL3.  It's a 3 man weighing 3 lb 8 oz with the footprint.  I need the freestanding for the mountaineering and backpacking trips where freestanding is a must.  I'm excited to try out the Imogene as it's over two pounds lighter than my 2 man Cabelas tent that I've been using for years.

Let me know how it goes as I was looking at the Imogene UL2.

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Re: non-Free standing backpack Tents
« Reply #51 on: April 15, 2013, 07:54:59 PM »
I'm with ya. The Imogene UL2 will be in my pack when they're back in stock.

 


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