Post by: jackelope on November 18, 2014, 08:11:09 AM
If anyone happens to have a GoLite SL5 with a nest that they want to part ways with, I'd be seriously interested.
Thanks
Post by: Woodchuck on November 18, 2014, 08:18:50 AM
Light, relatively speaking... I can put mine up by myself in 15 minutes. Never be short of room. Available heat if in cool temps. :tup:
Post by: jackelope on November 18, 2014, 08:21:09 AM
http://www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?categoryId=153410580&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104779080 (http://www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?categoryId=153410580&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104779080)
Light, relatively speaking... I can put mine up by myself in 15 minutes. Never be short of room. Available heat if in cool temps. :tup:
I'd love to have an Alaknak one of these days, Jimbo....but I'm looking for one I can put in my backpack.
I guess I didn't clarify that.
:sry:
Post by: Stein on November 18, 2014, 08:23:13 AM
Cabelas also makes quality products.
It pretty much depends on whether you want a 2/3 or 4 season tent.
Post by: Woodchuck on November 18, 2014, 08:25:40 AM
You're a big ol boy, get a bigger pack. :chuckle:http://www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?categoryId=153410580&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104779080 (http://www.cabelas.com/browse.cmd?categoryId=153410580&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104779080)
Light, relatively speaking... I can put mine up by myself in 15 minutes. Never be short of room. Available heat if in cool temps. :tup:
I'd love to have an Alaknak one of these days, Jimbo....but I'm looking for one I can put in my backpack.
I guess I didn't clarify that.
:sry:
Post by: whacker1 on November 18, 2014, 08:26:03 AM
Post by: CP on November 18, 2014, 08:28:42 AM
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Kodiak-Canvas-Tent/productDetail/Canvas-Tents/prod9999000225/cat100834;jsessionid=73DC4CB35D9507689789C278BA764E17 (http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Kodiak-Canvas-Tent/productDetail/Canvas-Tents/prod9999000225/cat100834;jsessionid=73DC4CB35D9507689789C278BA764E17)
Post by: CP on November 18, 2014, 08:30:51 AM
Post by: Stein on November 18, 2014, 08:33:31 AM
I have one of their 1-man tents and for the weight and price it is amazingly well designed and built.
Post by: whacker1 on November 18, 2014, 08:34:39 AM
Golite is going through bankruptcy and a majority of the creditors that are going to get the short end are suppliers of the materials they use. If you are going to get one, now would probably be a good time.
I have one of their 1-man tents and for the weight and price it is amazingly well designed and built.
Oh wow! this is the first I have heard of this.
Post by: jackelope on November 18, 2014, 08:37:29 AM
Golite is going through bankruptcy and a majority of the creditors that are going to get the short end are suppliers of the materials they use. If you are going to get one, now would probably be a good time.
I have one of their 1-man tents and for the weight and price it is amazingly well designed and built.
I can't find one anywhere, although I haven't been looking too hard.
I had a SL3 and sold it as it wasn't big enough for me. I touched the walls when I laid down in it on both ends. I am 6'4", my wife is 6'0" and my 7 year old daughter is the tallest kid in her class and also the youngest... :yike:
The 5 would be big enough for us I think.
Post by: quadrafire on November 18, 2014, 08:38:25 AM
He's right.
Post by: quadrafire on November 18, 2014, 08:42:52 AM
If you could tie the roof peak to a branch above you could do away with the center pole and give a lot more usable room.
The other thing that seems worse with this tent vs others i have is condensation seems pretty heavy. MAYBE not as bad with the nest????
Post by: TheHunt on November 18, 2014, 08:52:28 AM
Post by: Stein on November 18, 2014, 09:00:37 AM
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I can't find one anywhere, although I haven't been looking too hard.
I had a SL3 and sold it as it wasn't big enough for me. I touched the walls when I laid down in it on both ends. I am 6'4", my wife is 6'0" and my 7 year old daughter is the tallest kid in her class and also the youngest... :yike:
The 5 would be big enough for us I think.
I'm 6'4 as well. Your biggest challenge will finding a backpacking tent for 3, they seem to be 2 or 4 with most manufacturers and a 4-man light backpacking tent seems to be a rare thing. Throw in the extra length you need and it really narrows the field. You may want to consider going with two 2-mans or a 1 and 2.
REI makes extra long versions, I have the half dome (or quarter dome, can't remember). The golite Shangri-la will also fit you but they don't make them anymore.
Post by: whacker1 on November 18, 2014, 09:39:02 AM
http://www.golite.com/Default.aspx (http://www.golite.com/Default.aspx)
He's right.
Dang, I was looking at their web-site a month ago, and it didn't have the going out of business information. I had no idea that was coming down the pipeline. Hopefully someone will pick up that design as I really liked the idea of going without the pole and using a branch as the tent then gets down to 4.5 lbs, which awesome for 3-4 people plust standing room. I will have to look at those other models.
Post by: whacker1 on November 18, 2014, 09:46:02 AM
Post by: zwickeyman on November 18, 2014, 09:53:52 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 18, 2014, 10:04:47 AM
One of the ones I have been looking at is the kifaru tipi's. http://store.kifaru.net/shelters-c5.aspx (http://store.kifaru.net/shelters-c5.aspx) and there are Seek Outside Tipi http://seekoutside.com/ (http://seekoutside.com/) which has great reviews. They also have nests to keep the bugs out and they have folding stoves.
As much as I'd love to, those are too rich for my blood.
The Copper Spur is high on my list.
Post by: hirshey on November 18, 2014, 10:24:15 AM
Post by: hirshey on November 18, 2014, 10:25:52 AM
Post by: whacker1 on November 18, 2014, 10:32:12 AM
Post by: swanny on November 18, 2014, 10:57:22 AM
http://www.exped.com/usa/en/product-category/tents/mira-iii (http://www.exped.com/usa/en/product-category/tents/mira-iii)
There are a few pictures of in this post on my blog towards the bottom of the two man setup.
http://9to5active.wordpress.com/category/travel/ (http://9to5active.wordpress.com/category/travel/)
Post by: MLHSN on November 19, 2014, 01:56:51 PM
Post by: 92xj on November 19, 2014, 02:05:46 PM