Post by: Wea300mag on January 15, 2008, 06:20:05 PM
Cabela's XPG™ Ultralight Tent: Weight is reasonable and it has received decent reviews. Also, the price is right and I could use one of those many $20 rebates coupons (for $150 spent).
Eureka Zeus Classic Tent : Decent price but has poor reviews for ventilation.
Outdoor Research Aurora Bivy™: Extremely light, decent price, but no room for storing gear.
I'm looking for other input from some of you who may have used any of these or others that are similar. Any input would be appreciated.
Post by: coonhound on January 15, 2008, 08:15:18 PM
Out of the 3 you mention, the Bivy is a very practical approach for a light weight hunt. I recently started hunting with a bivy and love the freedom it allows. As far as my gear I just cover it up with my rain coat. I will probably retire my tent now that I've started using the bivy.
Coon
Post by: 280ackley on January 15, 2008, 08:19:32 PM
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Post by: actionshooter on January 15, 2008, 08:58:47 PM
I am not fimiliar with the other 2 you are looking at.
For more space I will pack an extra couple of pounds, there are 2 man tents out there in the 4# range but a little higher price than $150
Post by: bobcat on January 15, 2008, 09:27:33 PM
I have a Eureka Pinnacle Pass and it's not the best lightweight tent out there but I think it's a good value. If I used a lightweight tent more often, I would probably go with a higher quality, more expensive tent.
But I don't use it much and I got it for $115 off ebay. Here is the same one I have for only $79.99:
http://www.eurekacampingctr.com/eureka/product.asp?s%5Fid=0&dept%5Fid=3047&pf%5Fid=PAAAAAFDMMICOMDG&
Post by: MikeWalking on January 16, 2008, 08:08:18 AM
About 140$ I think.
Bivy Sacks? Great till it starts raining and you want a dry place to dress-change. If you bring a tarp then you might as well get a tent.
Big Agnes makes some neat stuff too.
Post by: Ironhead on January 16, 2008, 08:10:48 AM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10011/P1020136.JPG)
www.tarptent.com
Post by: MikeWalking on January 16, 2008, 08:14:56 AM
I'm shoping for a new Backpacking stove. Is that a Jetboil I see there? how do you like it?
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Post by: Wea300mag on January 20, 2008, 08:51:23 PM
Actually I found a close-out at the Sportsmans Warehouse and had gift card which covered most of it. Close-out price=$90
It's a Eureka Pinnacle Pass 2XTA 3-season, 2-man tent, 4lbs - 9oz. I can now haul 5+ more pounds of food with me.
The fish in the high mountain lakes are in for a world of hurt this summer.
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10352/sheds_029.jpg)
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10352/sheds_020.jpg)
Post by: bobcat on January 20, 2008, 09:15:24 PM
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on January 20, 2008, 09:57:41 PM
Nice lookin tent you have therem Dan! Looks like your having a sleep over!
Post by: Bearhunter on January 21, 2008, 12:24:47 PM
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Post by: Wea300mag on January 22, 2008, 05:50:49 PM
I was very close to buying the Zeus 2 but then I found the good deal on the Pinnacle Pass. It's a big upgrade for me.
Looks like I need to get a Jetboil before summer too.
Post by: MikeWalking on January 23, 2008, 08:02:06 AM
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Post by: MikeWalking on January 23, 2008, 08:43:52 AM
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Especially the ones tromping around in the Brooks Range with them!!
Before my first trip I got some well intended advice from a friend at work and yes he was serious.
Mike, he said, Be sure and put on lots of that Bear Spray. We don't want you getting eaten. :bash:
I had to explain you don't put it on like OFF or DEET. Unless you want to be a Cajun Bear Treat :chuckle:
Scary thing is besides people actually having put in on their kids is that it will attract Bears if sprayed on plants etc and left to sit awhile...
Post by: gray brow on January 23, 2008, 07:35:58 PM
for a nice little pack stove check out the tiny GigaPower. You can get it with a titanium pot, lid, cup, and spork where everything including the stove fits into the pot with a can of fuel. Super compact and light - I'll throw it in the rig and show it to you. Me and Steve have used this setup for all our needs on the high hunt and it works great. Do some surfing and you can beat the Cabela's price by quite a ways.
PS : Mountain House rice & chicken dinner with cubed up sauteed blue grouse is 5 star.
Post by: 50CalJim on January 23, 2008, 08:29:32 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 23, 2008, 08:35:35 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on January 23, 2008, 08:37:15 PM
Aw, Bobcat...you beat me to it....
Post anyway.....
Post by: MuleySniper on January 23, 2008, 09:07:34 PM
Its an REI about 10 years old. Has been in some serious crap. Its a 2 man, but unless you are camping with the current archery chick of the month or your spouse, you wouldn't want it........I bought a Eureka for Alaska...4 man 4 season....NICE but heavy for a one man aadventure.(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Fbonesbucks%2Ftent.jpg&hash=fc22828e91bc4eeff925ba8b05ee415d5c95a797)
Not to change the subject, bone your camp pic is really cool. I like all the aspens in it.
MS
Post by: 50CalJim on January 23, 2008, 09:36:59 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on January 24, 2008, 08:10:54 AM
See also "Dribble Spoon"
Post by: gray brow on January 24, 2008, 09:30:42 PM
whatever you decide to pack, forks, sporks, or whatever, I have to say check out the titanium stuff. It is incredibly light and strong. Way better than aluminum. I had a pretty standard BSA aluminum kit I used for years for packing in and always thought it was so light why worry about it. Then I laid my hands on titanium stuff. I think you just have to handle it to really appreciate it. Initial cash outlay is more, but you won't regret it.
Me and Steve went in on the high hunt last time with 28 pound packs each, which we weighed so we know. I can honestly say we both realized we could have easily shaved off another 2-3 pounds per pack without sacrificing basic needs. He has a real light, nice 2-man tent from Bauer, I think, that beat the 9 lb tent of mine we had been using. I think his was around 4 or 5 lbs, but it wasn't cheap and was a gift from his sister who works for Bauer.
I know for myself, when I was younger and money was a big deal, I packed what I could afford. Nowadays, with a bit more leeway money-wise, there is a whole new world out there to shave weight for acceptable cost. My two-bits worth.
Post by: gray brow on January 24, 2008, 09:46:09 PM
that looks like a nice outfit and the weight is excellent. One thing about Steve's is it is a 2 man max and your gear is outside in a little vestibule. Probably would be great for 2 men size small. Both of our packs, boots, etc filled that vestibule up completely, and we were packed together like sardines in the tent. But, warm and waterproof and for 2 guys you had minimum space requirement.
Hmmm...wonder if we can team up on a high hunt this year? Seems too soon, but maybe the area I like will be recovered enough this season. Probably ought to jawbone it with the biologist...
Post by: Wea300mag on January 24, 2008, 09:52:05 PM