Re: [Paddlewise] one-person tents

--- Greg Dunlap <blackey_at_sonic.net> wrote:
>  Paul Murtaugh <murtaugh_at_stat.orst.edu> asked:
> 
> >>Does anyone have advice or opinions about particular one-person
> tents?  I have a nice two-person Marmot tent, but would like
> to get something with a smaller footprint, for camping on thin
> slivers of Northwest beaches in (potentially) cool and rainy
> weather!>>

I have a Eureka XT which has a rain fly about the size of a 2-person,
but the actual tent is only 3' wide.  The fly doesn't have to be staked
out to its full width, so it fits in a smaller site, but when you have
room, it has 2 huge vestibules to hide all your gear in.  Also has way
more sitting room than a bivy bag, but packs a little smaller than most
2-person models.  I found it to be an attractive compromise

Of course, it's not built like a Moss, but so far, so good.  I've had
it several years, but have only been getting out 3-4 nights a year in
it.  The obvious weak point is the roof vent, which velcros shut and
has a little piece of foam inside that's suppose to arch it open when
desired.  Even new, you'd want to be sure to have the vent oriented
down-wind.  The foam is getting a bit bent during storage, so it
doesn't stand open quite as neatly as intended, and might let some
drips inside when open.
> 
> I've been considering the "Crazy Crib LEX w/ Tarp" from Crazy Creek
> Products.  Anyone have any experience with this?
> http://www.crazycreek.com/ 

Not sure if it was the same model, but I camped with a guy with
something like this a couple of years ago.  He said it was comfortable.


Mike
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