[Paddlewise] Small Tent: REI Nitelite

I was out of Flamingo in the Everglades this weekend with my new Nitelite.
It became immediately apparent that this is not a suitable tent for beach
camping. I probably should have been suspicious when the tent came with 15
stakes...

Set up is easy and it's a roomy 1-2 man tent. Lots of ventilation with the
fly peeled back but the tension on the stakes required to keep the tent
standing in a high wind or downpour makes it difficult or impossible to use
on a beach without sand hogs.

The other issue with this tent is the attachment of the fly. Instead of
fastex buckles, you have to use the locking ends of the poles, which makes
it ver difficult to attach and disconnect in a hurry.

If I knew I would be camping on firm ground, the tent would be quite
acceptable as it is well constructed, and easy (for a staked tent) to erect.

REI will be getting a package later this week.

Cu




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