Re: [Paddlewise] Small Tents

Over the past 12 + years, I have been very pleased with the performance
of one the original Jansport free-standing dome tents. It sleeps two
comfortably, has a great rainfly and in reasonable weather, doesn't
require any stakes. I recently spent a very rainy weekend paddling in
Arkansas with a few other folks and my trusty dome was the only one
which didn't leak. It also sheds heavy wind that would otherwise
virtually collapse other A-frame tents. (Note: You do have to add a
stake or two when the wind is gusting or it is transformed into a giant
green tumbleweed.) It is fairly light weight and unlike some of the
smaller A-frames, if you're trapped inside by inclement weather, two
people can actually sit in a comfortable upright position.

The only downsides that I have found are: (a) it's more of a four season
tent (doesn't have great ventilation during our Texas summers) and (b)
the three poles go through sleeves rather than clip to the poles (takes
slightly longer to set up). In 12 years, I've washed it twice and seam
sealed the rainfly twice (as a precaution).

BTW, here in Dallas, REI is having their spring sale (lasts through
Sunday). They have lots of nice stuff on sale and for members, they are
offering 20% off retail on any single item.

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