[Paddlewise] Tents

I have found that the "clip" type pole to tent devices used on SD tents make
for fast and easy setup. The "pole through the sleeve: attachment can be a
real pain in the butt in windy or rainy weather (or failing light).

I do think that the sleeve design may offer greater stability when be
slammed broadside by winds in the 50mph range. I remember how my SD dome
tent (an extended Domicile made in the mid-80's) would really deform in high
winds. ) I have not had this problem with the NF VE25, although this may
have more to do with the difference in tent shape rather than pole
attachment.

I now prefer free-standing tents , feeling that the are (when properly
staked and guyed) more stable in high winds.
TNF VE25 is way too big , heavy, and expensive for kayaking though. My usage
has been limited to canoeing. I think it is too heavy as a backpacking tent
as well.

Rich Dempsey

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