Does anyone have any comments on the Timberlite It seems to have all the ideal qualities for a tropical tent except for a mesh ceiling and a polyester fly: CAPACITY 2 MINIMUM WEIGHT 4 lbs. 8 oz. PACKAGED WEIGHT 4 lbs. 15 oz. FLOOR + VESTIBULE AREA (sq. ft.) 31 + 9 DIMENSIONS 4 ft. 6 in. X 7 ft. 6 in. INTERIOR HEIGHT 3 ft. 6 in. POLE DIAMETER 9.5 mm 7000 series Aluminum NUMBER OF POLES 5 + 1 Fly Rod NUMBER OF DOORS 1 NUMBER OF VESTIBULES 1 HOODED FLY Over rear window CLEAR WINDOWS IN FLY No PACKED SIZE 6 in. X 16 in. GEAR LOFT Optional *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
> Does anyone have any comments on the Timberlite It seems to >have all the ideal qualities for a tropical tent except for a mesh ceiling >and a polyester fly: Well, after reading your message it seemed like a good time to good time to go out and set up the 2 man Timberlite and let it air out after a winter of hibernation. Sure beats getting the house ready to sell. All the parts were there and even I can set it up in 2-3 minutes. Of course I was reminded why that little can of oil was in the kit when the first shock corded section decided to stick a little. I've been told camping in Maine is just a little different than in Florida so our milages may vary. The top is a nylon type material, obviously much tighter woven than mesh. Having been rained on during perfectly cloudless nights a few times, I always use the rain fly. Up here that has not been a problem for me and I've always had enough ventilation, even though I never pay attention in which direction I set the tent up. As I said in an earlier post, it is an A frame and the top hangs down more than it should and can be really annoying if you're just in to get away from the bugs or the weather. There are clips, midway up each pole to which the top clips. It seems to me there should be some sort of cross bar or something to clip to midway down the length of the tent. I'm going to experiment with some rounded sticks in the corner to see how that works because I won't be buying another touring tent. I have a 4 man Eureka something for camping out of the truck which I like fine. I love the Timerlite annex add on. I use something Campmor calls a Sportman's blanket (not a space blanket) that I use as a ground cloth with the annex. There's plenty of room to store gear out of the rain and a place to remove shoes and stuff so you don't load the tent with sand. I also carry one in the emergency bag. At $12US each, you can't go wrong. In a previous thread, I had the impression beach campers were only luke warm on sand hogs. Now in this thread I've seen them mentioned twice. What's the story? I had already settled for super market plastic bags in my mind. I haven't camped on sand yet but expect to winter in Florida this year so curious minds want to know. Clyde *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 99-04-28 14:07:04 EDT, you write: Does anyone have any comments on the Timberlite It seems to have all the ideal qualities for a tropical tent except for a mesh ceiling and a polyester fly: I have, but have yet to use, a Kelty Cyclone - meets two of your criteria - poly fly and generous use of mesh in the ceiling. Two doors, two vestibules, tho bigger and heavier than the Eureka at about 7 lbs. 35 sq. ft. REI outlet web site has had it at close-out price for a while. Obviusly need to get my priorities in order and get out and baptize this tent. Dan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I already have the Kelty Domelite with Aluminum poles (recently replaced by Kelty) which is in the 7lb+ range and has 37 square feet. I am looking for a smaller lighter tent when I am solo or with one of my kids, and I want to pack everything in my boat. The Domelite (now called Solstace) is a great tent but it's a pound or two heavier and a 1/3 bigger then I want. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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