Re: [Paddlewise] Samll tent

I've had the Outland for about eight years. Every now and then I think I should change to a tent that offers more interior space and sit-up headroom for the same weight and packed size (such as the Starlet). And every time I start thinking that way, I wind up camping on an "islet" that is really just an over-ambitious rock, or on an unsheltered sand bank, and then I'm really glad for a wind-shedding shape that can be held in place with the kayak and a couple of water bags as tie-downs. I've sat out many a gale with never any concern about the tent. 
Caveats: interior condensation is a problem in cold, damp conditions. Moss now makes a netting inner body and a hooped vestibule fly for the Outland. Either would propably improve the situation.
It is a small and oddly shaped floor space. Best for one person. Never tried it with two; I imagine after a night, you'd both either be best of friends or mortal enemies, nothing in between! 
Standard disclaimer (as now being disscussed on the group): I work for an outdoor retailer, but am not speaking as a spokeperson for my employer or Moss, and get no direct benefit from the sale of Moss products. 

Happy camping,
Philip T.


>From: "M. Wagenbach" <wagen_at_u.washington.edu>
>To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
>Subject: [Paddlewise] Samll tent
>Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 09:17:48 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Opinions wanted on small-packing free-stneding tents.  I'm considering a 
>Moss Outland or Starlet, but see in the Campmore catalog a few Eurekas
>that claim to pack nearly as small:  the Backcountry2, Mountain Pass 2XT,
>Zephyr and Clip Timberlight XT2.
>
>Any opinions of the relative quality of these tents, or whether the packed
>sizes claimed are realistic would be appreciated.  Suggestions of other
>small tents also of interest.
>
>Mike Wagenbach
>
>
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