Following up on my last post, what do you think about this tent at Outdoor Outlet???? http://www.outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=356 Kelty 2nd Solstice 2 Reg. $149.99 Sale $89.99 Thanks for the help. Rick - Poquoson, VA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Following up on my last post, what do you think about this tent > at Outdoor Outlet???? > > http://www.outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=356 My first question would be does it have aluminum poles. It is hard to tell from the photo, but they look like fiberglass. Personally, I would not buy a tent with fiberglass pole unless I could get replacement aluminum ones. I use my tents a lot and fiberglass does not hold up in the wind. -- MZ visit my website: http://www.mzuschlag.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> My first question would be does it have aluminum poles. It > is hard to tell > from the photo, but they look like fiberglass. Personally, I > would not buy > a tent with fiberglass pole unless I could get replacement > aluminum ones. I > use my tents a lot and fiberglass does not hold up in the wind. -- MZ Good point. I recall that from posts last year but totally forget to look it on this tent. The other tent on my original post does have aluminum, though. BTW, I saw my "follow up" post come through, but not the original that I sent maybe 10-15 minutes prior to the follow-up. Did it make it? It had the meat of the inquiry in it. Rick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Rick asked: Following up on my last post, what do you think about this tent at Outdoor Outlet???? http://www.outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=356 Rick, I have a 8.5 pound north face tent. I also have a 4 pound sierra designs. The sierra designs clip flashlight usually goes on a trip because it is light and I've got enough freeboard left over for food and water, photo gear, cheap novels, etc. I also have full length vestibules on the tents which keeps water out in a blow. I saw a more open design on the kelty which may, or may not. Before you commit 90 bucks plus tax and shipping, pick up this months copy of Backpacker magazine. They have far better reviews of outdoor gear than any magazine I know of. You can buy a really good, lightweight 3 season tent for close to that price. Dos Centavos, Rob *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Rick- It's a bit late in the session for the tent sales but here's a few good places to look for deals. I've bought and returned from both fine. You should be able to find a well made tent in your budget. http://www.northernmountain.com/index.html http://backcountry-equipment.com/ http://www.sierratradingpost.com/ http://www.shopslms.com/ JFF >Rick asked: Following up on my last post, what do you think about this tent >at Outdoor Outlet???? > >http://www.outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=356 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: Joe Federici It's a bit late in the session for the tent sales .... --But for those of you in the NE, the Annual Eureka Tent Sale in Binghamton NY should be the weekend of March 7-10 or thereabouts. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
If you're an REI member, you can sometimes find screaming deals on tents. Very often, they'll have one on clearance (usually at a monthly clearance sale) that may be a cosmetic blem, missing a pole (cheap to replace!), or be missing a strategic snap, buckle, or snap (also cheap fixes). They'll usually let you erect the tent in the store, and you can find out what is missing or needs fixin'. I bought a $200+ Jansport Rongbuk Hotel 3+ person tent at the REI in Spokane, WA for $88. It had all "male" snaps on the tabs where the vestibule of the fly attached to the tent, and was missing one of two upper vent panels (I can live with that) A drill, 5 minutes, and 2 snaps later, and it was as good as new. This tent also has a very strange "sphincter" door on one end--can anybody tell me what this is for?! (yes, their own marketing literature calls it the sphincter.) The Kifaru Tipi or BD Megamid both look very intriguing, too. The thought of a tiny woodstove in the tent (fed with small sticks and twigs) rather than a big fire outside (logs) is also appealing. I grew up in a family where camping meant packing-in on horseback. The standard wood stove in a wall tent is just about unbeatable for comfort, but hard to pack in a kayak! Shawn Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! http://greetings.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
From: "Shawn Baker" <shawnkayak_at_yahoo.com> > This tent also has a very strange "sphincter" door on one end > --can anybody tell me what this is for?! Private entrance/exit for lawyers? Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
This tent also has a very > strange "sphincter" door on one end--can anybody tell me what this is > for?! (yes, their own marketing literature calls it the sphincter.) Is this model a 4 season tent? I had a North face tent with a Sphincter opening only they called it a tunnel. It was a useful for mountaineering tent because you could set up the stove outsite and still be covered by the tunnel. The snow was less likely to get in the tunnel than opening a regular door. They also used the tunnel in snowy conditions, the thought being you would have a transition before you entered the tent. It also came in handy in snow if you set tents next to each other so you could crawl in the tunnel from one tent to the next. I am not sure if what you are describing is the same set-up. I didn't use it much and it added weight. -- MZ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I haven't met anyone who's used the Nightscape, though it sounds like fun. Rick, this would be OK for car camping, but you might want something smaller and lighter if you are going to kayak camp. For Florida camping,I prefer tents with peaked canopies and doors/windows on all four sides - scratch the Nightscape. However, if you're going to be in windy situations, the "eaves" are perfect wind-ripping spots. FLASH! thru google I got this: http://www.johnsonoutdoors.com/camping/eureka/eureka2002/nightxt.html The Nightscape 2XT is now offered in a lightweight version (6lbs+) and has a vestibule. Sleeps 2. If you're going to have a tent companion, choose a tent where people can exit without having to climb over each other. I was looking for a Eureka that is kinda neat..I think it's the Apex XT, but I couldn't find it...discontinued? sandy kramer *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Sandy said.... > I was looking for a Eureka that is kinda neat..I think it's > the Apex XT, but I couldn't find it...discontinued? Sandy, that tent is in the Campmor New Years 2002 catalog (hard copy, not on-line). Check page 120 - the "2XT" is on sale for $109.97 Rick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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