Hikers which tent...

[WatchYourStep 0]

I'm looking for a new tent. I want a 3 person one for 3 seasons. The 2 above have nice vestibules.

The cost difference is about $100 and have read nothing but great things about both.

Just wondering if anybody here has used either.

Thanks

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[pilotsR4pimps 0]

We left the tent scene and go with Hennessy Hammock tents. Check them out. Made in British Columbia, guaranteed for life. No moving rocks, leveling, etc. And they're completely eco-friendly. Just strap up to trees in about 3 minutes and get in. In the morning they're great. No dew, frost, sore backs, etc. A lot of special forces use them now as well as many long distance backpackers (like us). Check em out!!!!

http://hennessyhammock.com/

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http://hennessyhammock.com/


What if there's no trees?

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[nerdgirl 0]

Those look fantastic! And light!
Could be great for camping here in Georgia.

How well do they keep out bugs?

Looks like they require trees or something vertical, yes?

I backpack & trek above tree-line sometimes, so trying to figure out how one might use a Hammock tent in that situation?
Other than carrying supportive poles, which defeats the ultralight aspect. (I currently have an old version of North Face's smallest mountaineering tent that I use for backpacking and a spacious dome tent for boogies and State Park-style camping.) Anything above tree-line. Doesn't seem to be covered in the video.

Thanks for the tip!

/Marg

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[pilotsR4pimps 0]

there has to be trees. Thats the only catch. They are great at keeping the bugs out. You get in from the bottom and it velcros shut once your in. If you hike above the treeline then I dont know what to tell you but everywhere else, THEY ROCK!!!! My wife will be doing the entire AT next March so we'll see how they do being used that much. From what I have heard they last forever and are comfortable on really long distance hikes (2,000 + miles)

[riggerrob 643]

Just use hiking staffs, ice axes, etc. and a few extra ropes.
In keeping with the ultra-light theme, just ask your rigger to save some Spectra suspension line the next time he re-lines your canopy.

[shropshire 0]

I have a "The North Face" tadpole - and love it.

3 season, about 2kgs

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