Re: [Paddlewise] RE: Tents

From: Kerry Doubleday <kdoubleday_at_hfx.andara.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 01:05:49 -0400
LedJube_at_aol.com wrote:

> Does anyone on the list have experience with Bibler tents for kayak camping?
> Are they just overkill or is there any advantage to the single wall design
> for this use?

I don't think a Bibler would be the best choice for kayak camping. They are
designed primarily for mountaineering and are made of a proprietary
waterproof/breathable fabric (much like Gore-Tex) that depends on a temperature
differential to expel moisture. Venting is an absolute must if you don't want
to wake up in a puddle. I have used one in the mountains of South America.
Worked like a charm at high altitude but suffered severe condensation at lower
altitudes (warmer and higher humidity).  On the upside, you can just crawl in
and setup from within the tent. The single wall makes for a very light shelter.
Excellent workmanship and bomb-proof design also.

Cheers,
Kerry

--
Kerry Doubleday
Halifax, N.S.
Canada



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