Here in Florida, ventilation is critical. I only purchase tents that have awnings over the windows (like the cheap dome tents). for solo I have a Coleman Apex which weighs lbs., packs in a small dry bag and sleeps two in a pinch. For two, I have an older Kelty (forgot the model) which has three alu poles and a 4th eave pole to support the fly. This tent is also compact, weighs about 7 lbs and packs in a 9" hatch. I'm able to leave the door and windows partially open and not get rain in the tent due to the peaks in the fly. The colors are reasonable and wont make the tents act like a Dutch oven in the Florida sun. cya *************************************************************************** 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 like the SD tents for value, construction, efficiency, and room-to-weight ratio. I've used their 3 season line extensively and rate them as proven performers. That said, my favorite for water travels has been the Moss Titan. It's heavier than the SD tents of similar design, but it offers a solid room-to-weight ratio (2 and a half people, 3 in a pinch), is utterly bomb-proof, and gives me the best performance in wide ranging and extreme conditions. It opens to a 'screened in porch' set up, and clamps down to a bomb shelter. Rock solid detailing. And you can find them on sale, usually, at Northern Mountain Supply's Killer Deals page. I've weathered sustained heavy winds and rain mixed with sleet and snow and hail...cozy and cheerful because we could sit up, play cards, shelter ALL our gear, and still keep a fairly orderly 'house'. The hooped vestibule on the fly is a boon. I also will pitch a Moss Heptawing off the front as a 'carport' so we can sit on our thermarest pads-made-into-chairs while cooking and eating and staying dry. -Will *************************************************************************** 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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