Re: [Paddlewise] Tents for Rick

From: "Dave Kruger" <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>

> If you expect to be in exposed locations, I would not buy this tent. 
> It will not shed the wind well.  OTOH, for camping in sheltered locales, it
> will be OK.  

I'd recommend a tent that sheds wind well.  I find that I prefer to set up
in an exposed area and let the wind take care of the mosquitos and blackflys.
You'll also not have to worry if you find yourself on a small, unsheltered
island.

> Last thought:  get a small two-person tent.  Big enough for two to squeeze, and
> luxurious for one if alone.

I did this and got a real good deal on the last of an out-of-production tent.
(further discount since they lost the tent pegs!).  My only regret is that
I didn't know at the time that a Hennessy Hammock could be set up as a tent.
If I knew that, I would have paid the higher price for the hammock.  Given
the hammock's flexibility as a one person design, that's a consideration if 
you don't need a two person.

> I like Kelty, North Face, Mountain Hardwear, and Sierra Designs (in no
> particular order).  That said, Eureka typically has a "knock off" copy of the
> more popular tents from these other manufacturers, at a lower cost and
> practically the same quality.  Warranties from the other manufacturers are
> excellent.  I have no experience on that score with Eureka.

Agreed.  My experience with a Eureka Timberline (21 years service) is that
the warranty wasn't needed.  We have two Eurekas, a North Face and now an
MEC.  No problems with the first three after lots of service.  The MEC will
get its test this coming year.

Mike

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