RE: [Paddlewise] Small Tent: REI Nitelit

Thanks. It is one of the tents I am considering. Please note that you are
infected with the Happy99 virus!

		-----Original Message-----
		From:	Kenneth Johnson [mailto:kjohnson_at_trip.net]
		Sent:	Thursday, April 29, 1999 9:42 AM
		To:	'Bob Denton'; murpho_at_webtv.net
		Cc:	Paddlewise (E-mail)
		Subject:	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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