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Tent weight?
« on: May 24, 2013, 10:30:15 PM »
So I am wondering what everyone's tent weights are.  Looking for a 2 man tent for the high hunt.  It's the only piece of gear I don't have.  My brother has one that we can use for the hunt itself so that's not an issue.  However for scouting I  don't  think we will be able to coordinate all of  our scouting trips together and it makes it very difficult for me to take his tent.  I would rather just pick up one of my own.  So what weights are you guys carrying around for tents?

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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2013, 10:35:15 PM »
Sierra Designs vaporlight 2... 3.5#

Also have a SierraDesigns Omega CD that is a big 2 man 4 season tent that is 5.5# if I remember correctly.
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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2013, 10:41:48 PM »
North Face Rock 32. About 5:9#  but solid as a rock. Two vestibules and water proof as can be. I've thought about going lighter, but this one has shown absolute balls out toughness two years  in a row and with plenty of room.
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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2013, 03:42:01 AM »
Siera designs clip flashlight 2.  I think it is just shy of 4 pounds.  I love this tent.  My daughter and I use it when backpack hunting. My wife and I use it for camping.  However, I wouldn't want to share it with a Guy.  Bit too cozy.

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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2013, 03:53:20 AM »
Golite Imogene UL2 at 2lbs. 11oz. for 250.00. 3 season

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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2013, 05:09:37 AM »
Kifaru,Super Tarp I think its 18 oz.  Tarp Tents look interesting as well
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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2013, 06:51:06 AM »
My Golite SL3, is just over 4 lbs., and is really roomy and versatile for 2 adults. It costs $250. You should check out the Mountain Smith Mountain Lt. It's about 2.5 lbs., and costs $130 on their website, but you can find them on sale other places for $100.
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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2013, 07:50:03 AM »
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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2013, 08:09:53 AM »
for the past 13 so years it's been a Kelty Zen 2 person at just under 5#, however, yesterday the "UPS Fairy" dropped off a Mountain Hardware Hoopla 4 person tarp/shelter with optional bathtub floor; which weighs just under 2# (1# 11 oz).  Have yet to set it up, but after spending hours of researching an personal debate I fell for the sq.ft. area/person/weight ratio.  Again this is a tarp - single wall, not a tent.

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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2013, 09:06:48 AM »
Kifaru Paratipi.
love it, <3lbs,
had it in pouring rain, heavy snow. No problems, fast set up, lots of room for one and gear.
Small K stove too if anticipating inclement weather, adds 4 lbs.

performed exceptionally on pack in trips to William o Douglas, Glacier wilderness-WA,  and the Sierra Ancha & Superstition wilderness areas in AZ for December/January coues deer hunting.

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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2013, 09:40:30 AM »
golite sl-5. 44oz with 20 stakes.


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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2013, 06:32:57 AM »
Kifaru Paratarp w/Borah Bivy. I think my set up is around 18 oz depending on how many stakes I take.

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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2013, 07:00:35 AM »
Been looking for a tent for the same reasons. Was looking at the mar hubba hubba and a couple rei tents.

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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2013, 07:04:04 AM »
I run the MSR Hubba Hubba-
Capacity 2     tent, footprint, fly, steaks, sack, 4 lbs 8 oz     Body weight 1 lbs 6 oz     Fly weight 1 lbs 10 oz     Frame weight 1 lb     Floor Area 29 sq. ft     Vestibule Area 17.5 (8.75 + 8.75) sq. ft
Bullet proof tent, great ventilation, and versetile in different configurations. I've also thought of adding the hubba gear shed an extra 26.5 sq feet at 1lb 12oz.

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Re: Tent weight?
« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2013, 09:17:12 PM »
1.5 # Tarptent (including Tyvek groundsheet), $75 in materials.  used this two-person plan.

http://www.tarptent.com/projects/tarpdesign.html

 


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