I just sent this note to someone else and I thought it might be of interist to others on the list. I edited it a bit. .... I was looking at some old Paddlewise submissions on tents and tent stories. Granted that was several years ago however just in case someone is looking for opinions and a good story of tents in wind stroms.............., I used to have a Moss Stardome II. I got it lightly used directly from Moss for a project I was doing in the arctic in '91 and boy oh boy was that one strong tent. I lived in it non stop for about 3 or 4 months probably with heavy solar radiation, the fist year then probably about 30 or 50 days a year after that for many years. It stood up to some pretty intense winds as if it were a calm day outside. Literally no flapping or deformation of the tent and structure. It demise was less than fitting for such a fine tent... a couple years ago I packed it away wet for a few days (don't ask why) and it started to mildew. Despite trying all sorts of things I never could get the nasty smell out of it so I gave it away to an outdoor gear store to pass along to some poor soul that needed something for free. Unfortunately Moss quality droped severly several years ago after they were bought out and manufactured overseas. I have heard they are once again producing some good stuff but how good I just dont know. Personally if I were in the market for a good 4 season tent I think I would get a Trango II or 3.1 by Mountain Hardware. I think the Moss in 91 went for about $500 + but the Trango is currently $450-$550. Now I have a huge Eureka Alpine Meadows [4 person] that I never expected to do very well but it fit my needs a few years ago. It has actually impressed me on one occasion when canoeing in Wisconsin with a group of others. Camped on a sandbar we were hit by what authorities stated were 85-95 mph winds and nearby tornados. Knowing something was brewing I guyed it out to 'deadman' and lots of sand stakes like my life depended on it. Within a few minutes of the storm, most of the tents nearby were either flattened or flew away while mine held tight. Then again I had 5 people (seeking shelter) inside leaning up against the poles to add some support. Don't know what would have happened with out their weight and internal structural support but it all came out well with only a minor bend in the ridge pole. I also have a little Sierra Designs ClipFlashlight CD that I don't care for much. Can't really think of much good to say of it. I am thinking of modifying it to make it more suitable for three season use by sewing on tie down flaps over the mosquito netting. Bob *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Well I didn't figure on this being the topic of my first post, but I must rise to the defense of the humble SD Clip Flashlight. While I'm relatively new to kayaking, I've been backpacking for years, and I've owned a Clip Flashlight for the last 7 or so. In that time it has served marvelously as a three-season tent, for either 2-people or just one. I've used it from Maine to Washington, from Africa to South America. It's withstood 60mph gusts in Patagonia, and springtime blizzards in the Colorado Rockies. It's only a couple pounds heavier than a bivy sack, and far lighter than most 2-person tents. (Except for single-wall tents such as Bibler . . . $$$). Sure, it's not overly spacious, but there's room enough to sit up, and it warms up in a hurry with 2 bodies inside. So there you have it: the Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD. I *can* think of many good things to say about it . . . -Rob PS. (To Bob:) see you at LPBC . . . Rob McLennan \RHYTHM: Drumming, Live Music, Drinks \1108 W. Randolph St. \Chicago, IL 60607 \312.492.6100 \www.drumallnight.com --- Original message --- > Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 00:18:11 -0500 > From: Robert Brubaker <rbrub_at_earthlink.net> > Subject: [Paddlewise] stormproof tents - opinion and story > > I just sent this note to someone else and I thought it might be of > interist to others on the list. I edited it a bit. [snip] > I also have a little Sierra Designs ClipFlashlight CD that I don't care > for much. Can't really think of much good to say of it. I am thinking > of modifying it to make it more suitable for three season use by sewing > on tie down flaps over the mosquito netting. *************************************************************************** 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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