RE: [Paddlewise] Small Tent: REI Nitelit

The new "Late Spring 99" Campmore catalog has a new tent on page 5 (Eureka Zephyr XT) which has 3'x8' (24 sq ft) plus two vestibules (additional 22 sq ft) and it's pack size is only 5.5"x12" (5#4oz).  I have done 6 day trips out of my 16' Meridian Dagger which is low volume so place great emphasis on compact pack size.  The longer length keeps sleeping bag from touching interior and gettting with with condensation.  This tent seems to have superior venting so perhaps condensation isn't a problem. Ordered it on the spot so will try it out and give a performance report.  Ken Johnson

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From: 	Bob Denton[SMTP:BDenton_at_aquagulf.com]
Sent: 	Tuesday, April 27, 1999 9:01 AM
To: 	murpho_at_webtv.net
Cc: 	Paddlewise (E-mail)
Subject: 	RE: [Paddlewise] Small Tent: REI Nitelit

I think the parameters for a "Florida" tent are as follows:

1.Self Supporting for use on beaches and Chickee Platforms
2.Light or silver colored  Polyester fly for sun protection and minimize
heat buildup.
3. Lots of no-see-um mesh for Ventilation
4. Fastex buckles for the Fly for fast removal and attachment
5. "Eaves" above the doors and windows to permit cross ventilation during
rain 
6. 30 square feet or better at 6 lbs. and 6" or less diameter
7. A vestibule is nice but not necessary, especially if it restricts
ventilation and adds weight
8. Central Vacuum for sand removal 
9. Electric Raccoon deterrent

If anyone knows of a tent that meets the above criteria, please let me know.
The closest is my old Domelite II but it's a bit long in the tooth and is
1/3 bigger (rolled) and a pound or so heavier then I would like.



		-----Original Message-----
		From:	murpho_at_webtv.net [mailto:murpho_at_webtv.net]
		Sent:	Tuesday, April 27, 1999 12:36 AM
		To:	BDenton_at_aquagulf.com
		Subject:	RE: Small Tent: REI Nitelit

		Bob,
		I just wondered if you've considered that North Face tent
which is
		basically all mesh - a bug protector plus a rain fly.
(Sorry, I don't
		know the model.) I heard good things from those who used it.
Seemed like
		enough ventilation was always the problem for me.

		Frank
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