In a message dated 10/17/00 6:11:36 PM Central Daylight Time, HenryHast_at_aol.com writes: I'm in the process of buying a three season tent for kayaking camping, and would be interested in what other paddlewisers have and like. Any suggestions about places to buy also appreciated. Is anybody familiar with the Kelty Windfoil ultralight and the Kelty Zen tents? Thanks Hank * I'm not familiar w/ Windfoil or Zen, but I am impressed w/ the Kelty Cyclone 2. A bit bigger and heavier than the two that you have mentioned, but the kayak carries the load. The Cyclone has two doors (nice feature when nature calls in the early morning), and two vestibules, sets up easily, and has kept me dry through some hellacious downpours. Check out http://www.sierratradingpost.com/, they currently have good deals on several Kelty tents, the Cyclone, and the Vortex 2, which is very similar to the Cyclone except that it is a 2 pole tent, while the Cyclone has 3. Another on-line outdoor discount place is http://www.outdooroutlet.com/. I was so impressed w/ the Cyclone that I just ordered a Vortex 4 ( room for the wife and the dog) from them at a great price. IMHO, Kelty makes a good quality tent - I would guess that the Windfoil and the Zen are also well made. Dan << paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net >> *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Many of the Cascade Design Backpacking tents (Flashlight in particular) are quite good. They are backpacking tents, not real roomy, but light. My "wife-to-be" and I used the original SD Clip-Flashlight for a 3 month hike down the MT Continental Divide Trail in the Summer of '86. The first 20 days in the Bob Marshall Wilderness was rain, drizzle, mist, and rain. We kept on using that tent until 1992, when we got the 3 person version of the CD Flashlight. Still a light, strong, well ventilated tent. When we began canoe-expeditions in northern Canada, we switched to the NF VE-25, which I would stake my life on, and on 2 occasions, in 55mph winds on the Barrenground, I suppose I did. But for light weight tents, I would recommend you seek a Sierra Design tent, which may be more in the weight/space range/price range for your usage. Remember also... unless the tent has completely "taped" seams, you have the additional time and expense of sealing them. AND, if you don't know the difference between "taped" seams, and the one's you seal yourself, I would ask around . rich dempsey ridem_at_msn.com rdempsey_at_wyoming.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See our canoe tripping website http://communities.msn.com/RichWendysAwayFromHomePage *************************************************************************** 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 have a Sierra Design Clip 2 and really enjoy it. For larger parties, two or three I have a Eureka K2, older style. The K2 is almost bomb proof (there we go again) and has held up extremely well with a lot of use and a little care. It is considerably larger and heavier than the Sierra Design. The Clip is a great back packing tent as well and I love the way the ground cloth can be clipped into the two hoop poles along with the tent. Keeps things neat and I don't have to mess around with getting the ground cloth laid out right and covering everything. You may wish to check out Northern Mountain Supply via the WWW at: http://www.northernmountain.com/index.html I have purchased tents, clothes, back packs, sleeping bags, etc. with excellent results and super savings from these guys. They are having a special on Garuda Tents, which are usually very expensive and in the same class as Moss, Walrus, and Bibler. I have never had a problem with Northern Mountain Supply and their customer service is beyond reproach! Great quality products by known manufacturers, to include North Face. I have also had good luck with Campmor as some have commented. Your choice, but at least check them both out. Fred At 08:17 PM 10/17/2000 -0400, rdempsey wrote: >light weight tents, I would >recommend you seek a Sierra Design tent, which may be more in the >weight/space range/price range for your usage. *************************************************************************** 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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