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Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« on: August 18, 2012, 09:43:22 AM »
So I have seen the backcountry shelter post and could not find anything in there i was interested in. I was wondering what everyones opinion is for the best all around tent in the backcountry is for just 1 man. Looking for lite durable of course and weather resistant. It would also be nice to have a little storage space in it. Going to hike in with a buddy next weekend for a couple days on a bear hunt so I need to get something ordered asap.

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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2012, 10:27:14 AM »
The Golite Shangra-la 3 is a palace for one man. I love mine. You can get them right now for $250 from Golite. Most of the 1 man shelters I have used are too small for me and my gear. The SL3 only weighs in at around 4 lbs. total, and you have the option of leaving the nest and going floorless for half the weight.
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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2012, 10:40:28 AM »
I picked up the cabelas 1 man Hunter Bivouac tent and i like it, actaully has enough space for me my gear and my 80lb lab in it, the bottom has a pretty light duty waterproof layer so I have been putting down a tarp as a ground cover, max weight it like 3 1/2 pounds so it works for me, have yet to test it in the rain though.... but it looks like it would be fine by its self but i'll be bringing a cover tarp just in case on the high hunt this year

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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2012, 11:01:32 AM »
I have a decades old Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2 Tent.  3 lb 15 oz.  Nice rain Fly and vestibule.  They call it a two man tent, but it is really a roomy one man with room for gear.  Super easy to set up too!
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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2012, 11:16:07 AM »
people seem to be like the BA platinum for 1 person or a kifaru super tarp. +1 on the SL3.

whats your budget?

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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2012, 11:35:08 AM »
people seem to be like the BA platinum for 1 person or a kifaru super tarp. +1 on the SL3.

whats your budget?
I can spend around $500-$700

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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2012, 11:35:36 AM »
Big ag fly creek ul is super light if you want a one man plus room for storage then you want a two man. I believe the 2 man in the fly creek is just over 2 lbs
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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2012, 12:24:59 PM »
people seem to be like the BA platinum for 1 person or a kifaru super tarp. +1 on the SL3.

whats your budget?
I can spend around $500-$700

If that's your budget, I would go with either the Kifaru Supertarp plus annex, or the Golite SL3.
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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2012, 01:48:15 PM »
I just pack a tarp and cut poles... Cheap, light and if you get holes in it from your fire oh well.. I have been doin this for years

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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2012, 02:30:42 PM »
people seem to be like the BA platinum for 1 person or a kifaru super tarp. +1 on the SL3.

whats your budget?
I can spend around $500-$700

If that's your budget, I would go with either the Kifaru Supertarp plus annex, or the Golite SL3.
That supertarp would be great if it had a floor. what do you use for that? I am going to hunt in the henry m jackson and the last couple years its been wet. I really want to be comfortable and have a place to dry out.

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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2012, 02:35:17 PM »
Tarpent is also an option. I believe they are even made in Seattle. Check out the moment or scarp
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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2012, 02:57:10 PM »
Check this one out...........I like it

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Sprite%E2%84%A2-1/OU9599,default,pd.html

2.5# and won't break the bank.

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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2012, 04:33:21 PM »
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i have a one man rei tent that ive had for probably 7 years and still havent had to waterproof it. thing is still like new with no wear on it at all. rei makes some good quality tents
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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2012, 11:50:01 PM »
super tarp with annex and stove with a piece of tyvek for a ground sheet, pick you camp spot well and you should be fine plus the stove will dry your wet gear. thats what id do if i had that budget...
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Re: Opinions on best 1 man tent for backcountry
« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2012, 02:41:24 AM »
I really don't get all these no floor tents, it rains too much here or snows. For myself, I'd only want a tent with a poly floor. I've been out too many times & had water running down the slope, under my tent.  Ya sure,  they say place it well, but theres not always an ideal place in sight. I can handle carrying the extra 2 pounds to stay dry. 

 


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