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? The Ahwanee looks like a great tent for paddling. I'm currently using Moss tents (Outland & Olympic) and they work well but I long for the simplicity of setup offered by the Bibler design. Thanks in advance for your opinions and comments. Jed *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 00-10-18 13:15:42 EDT, LedJube_at_aol.com writes: << Does anyone on the list have experience with Bibler tents for kayak camping? >> A friend of mine has a Bibler (the only one I've ever seen). Not sure of the model, but it sure is a beaut. It looks like an oriental Shoji (sp???) screen because it has black tapes. At $500, it will last for years and years, but I like variety. I don't want to use the same tent exclusively forever!! sandy kramer who's beginning to think that perhaps tents are like men ;) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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? The Ahwanee looks like a great tent for paddling. I'm > currently using Moss tents (Outland & Olympic) and they work well but I long > for the simplicity of setup offered by the Bibler design. Thanks in advance > for your opinions and comments. No experience with Bibler, but be aware they are all single wall, hence susceptible to condensation on the interior -- especially in wet maritime climates. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I apologize for jumping in here when I haven't really followed the thread. But as the discussion of tents seems to be quite active, I thought I'd toss in that I own, and have owned, quite a few tents. My current favorite is a North Face SlickRock (I think that's what it's called). Folds very small, weighs just over 4 lbs, sets up in about 2 minutes easy, very roomy for one, comfy for two who like each other, liveable for two and large dog. Mark *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 10/19/00 11:08:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time, sailboatrestorations_at_worldnet.att.net writes: > My current favorite is a North Face SlickRock i would have to add TNF's ultralight Canyonlands to that list, a great 3-season tent. factory sealed, single pole construction, a cinch to set up, weighs less than 4 lbs. and compresses to almost nothing to fit in the tightest of hatches. even pitched in the sand, it withstood high winds at assateague in the spring and was still standing in the morning when some other tents had collapsed. amigh *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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