Backpacking tents

[wooltie]

Ross--

I'm selling my 2013 MSR Hoop 2 + floor.  Might fit the bill for you, I'd advise you check it out if you haven't already.

http://www.backcountry.com/msr-hoop-tent-2-person-3-season

I bought it last year and never used it, aside from setting it up on my deck once and saying, "looks kool".  Otherwise it has been shelved in my garage.

PM me if you're interested.

[Stein]

If you are looking to shave weight, it will almost always be accompanied with a tent that either uses trekking poles or ropes without poles.  It is a tradeoff, but I find that I usually don't use my trekking poles once I am in camp and much lighter.

I have a Golite Shangri-La 1 person, but they don't make it anymore.  Fantastic tent and affordable.  Kept me plus all my gear bone dry through a Crazy Mountain squall two years ago in MT.

http://www.backcountry.com/golite-shangri-la-1-shelter

I also have an REI 2-man.  Heavier, roomer but a great tent as well.

I'm 6'4", so that trimmed many tents out of the running.  My criteria was length, weight, vestibule size, color and cost.  I hate hunting out of yellow or orange tents, especially when I leave valuables in there during the day.  Vestibules are a must unless you are using an oversized tent (2 man for 1 or 3 man for 2 guys).

You don't need to spend a fortune unless you want to.  Golite and REI are sure bets.  Both run sales all the time.

[rosscrazyelk]

Is yellow the only color on the sl-5?

[fillthefreezer]

Is yellow the only color on the sl-5?

mine was a nice green

[jackelope]

Is yellow the only color on the sl-5?

It's their new color. They used to be green.

Boooo....

[Camo]

At 6'3", I'm not quite to Stein's spec's but I found the Tarptent Double Rainbow a palace for one but intimate for 2. Great little tent though, and especially liked the vestibules and the side entry. Currently running Copper Spurs 2 and 3. Lots of tent at a slight weight penalty. Allows freestanding option or drop some weight and go fly with footprint to get the tarp experience. Recent upgrades make the previous models a buy if you look. GoLites have a solid reputation but I have no experience there, put in a stove jack and you have lots of options.

[dreamingbig]

As others have said, it is their new color.  Mine is green.  A stove jack and nest from seek outside make it a sweet setup.


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[jackelope]

What's the difference between the nest that comes with it and the SO nest? Does SO do the stove jack?

[dreamingbig]

I bought a 2 man nest from them that only takes half the footprint.  The rest is floorless and allows for a stove to be ran at the same time.  I purchased the stove jack from them and had rainy pass in Ballard install it for $40.  It was worth the extra money vs self install.


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[dreamingbig]

Will post a pic later.


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[jackelope]

That makes sense. I'd like to see the pics but I see the logic in the other nest. Thanks.

[acnewman55]

Anybody have an MSR Hubba Hubba NX?

[scottcrb]

I've used the older MSR hubba hubba and mother hubba but not the nx models

[WilliamWallace]

Anybody have an MSR Hubba Hubba NX?

I have the Hubba Hubba for about 5 years, not the NX model. I have no complaints with the tent. Solid and fairly light.

[Bean Counter]

 We bought a Kelty a few years ago and the few trips we went on, it held up. Even through a lite rain. Seemed to be better amongst the lower cost options.