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Work2hunt1
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I'm in the market for a tent that I can use when packing in for my hunts. Probably be used for one person maybe a second person at times. Anyone care to share reviews on there tents? What worked? What didn't?
If you can afford it go with Hilliberg! I tend to like the Nallo 2. It has steep walls with lots of room for 2 plus their gear. For the volume and ruggedness it is super light weight.
The tent I have that is similar to the Nallo is an Exped Aries Mesh tent. It's very similar to the Nallo but not quite the same quality. I've had mine on several sheep and goat hunts in Alaska and several trip in the lower 48 and never had a problem. You can also use just the fly on the Nallo or Exped if you want to pack super light weight. My fly plus 2 poles weighs around 2 lbs and there is gobs of room under it!
I would steer clear of tents with non-verticle walls. You will have a lot less "usable" space. I would also advise a 3 or 4 season tent in case you are in an area with lots of wind and snow.
Other tent options that get rave reviews are tarptents: http://www.tarptent.com/allproducts.html
The Scarp 2 would be a fantastic tent at a reasonable price.
The tent I have that is similar to the Nallo is an Exped Aries Mesh tent. It's very similar to the Nallo but not quite the same quality. I've had mine on several sheep and goat hunts in Alaska and several trip in the lower 48 and never had a problem. You can also use just the fly on the Nallo or Exped if you want to pack super light weight. My fly plus 2 poles weighs around 2 lbs and there is gobs of room under it!
I would steer clear of tents with non-verticle walls. You will have a lot less "usable" space. I would also advise a 3 or 4 season tent in case you are in an area with lots of wind and snow.
Other tent options that get rave reviews are tarptents: http://www.tarptent.com/allproducts.html
The Scarp 2 would be a fantastic tent at a reasonable price.
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Thanks for the good info guys. I'll have to check into the Hilleberg tents more. I always thought they seemed a bit on the heavy side for a backpacking tent but I guess it don't matter how light it is if it cant withstand some rain and wind. I plan on using this tent more early season so hopefully I don't have to worry about snow....but I'd rather be prepared.
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I have an Easton Kilo 2P. It is extremely light and has been in winds up to 30mph. The fly fits a little funny...but I like the tent. Carbon fiber poles with no shock cords. The 2P fits me and my pack pretty snug. I am 6'1" 225lb. If you are going to have someone else in a tent with you I would recommend at least a 3 person tent.
I use a Kelty Gunnison 2.5,excellent tent that can take the eliments. Plenty of room for 2 and gear,and great for me on solo trips(99%) of time. 3 season tent that works and doesn't cost a fortune. If it's only a chance of bad weather,I go with a bivy and siltarp....,but nothing worse than being stuck in a small tent for days with condensation and the gear outside.
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I got to review several tents in person last weekend and I think I am leaning towards the BA Coppuer Spur UL2. As much as I like the Hilleberg series I can't really justify that kind of money right now and the weight and $ of the BA Copper Spur is more inline for what I was hoping to spend and get.
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I did. The slater isn't bad and is slighlty lighter, but it only has one door and I really like the idea of 2 doors just in case I ever try to turn this into a actual 2 person tent.
I've tried several and I ended up with the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2. Copper Spur UL2 is very sturdy, very light and completely free standing (no stakes required) and the side entrance is much easier on me than the entrance on the end. I tried the UL1, and it is WAY too small for me, but the UL2 is perfect in size. I also use a bivy sack pretty often. A bivy sack and tarp work better for me than the one man tents. I'm seriously considering a Cuben Fiber tarp; very cool technology, but pricey.
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LAST EDITED ON Feb-07-14 AT 03:50PM (MST)[p]You can't go wrong with any of the BA tents. If you are looking for ultra light weight, the BA flycreek UL1 can't be beat. Hilleberg makes the best tent on the planet as indicated by the price and overall toughness.I own an Allak 2 man and used it in AK on a 18 day hunt. If I had to stake my life on a tent it would be a hilleberg. They are heavier than most tents for a reason. They are tough as nails.
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Big A copper spur 2 plenty of room and light weight.
BA tents are a great value. The only thing I really didn't like about that style of tents is the loss of "useable" space inside with their sloping walls. I prefer the roominess of tents similar to the Nallo 2. A nice feature about the Nallo 2 is you can use the entire tent plus fly in severe weather or just the light weight fly by itself in decent weather. If the weather is super bad add a footprint.
Am I the only person that uses a roomy 4 season fly by itself that only weighs a few ounces and is bomber-proof? It doesn't seem like anyone else ever recommends this but it's a great ultra-light setup with gobs of room inside that can be used in pretty horrible conditions.
Am I the only person that uses a roomy 4 season fly by itself that only weighs a few ounces and is bomber-proof? It doesn't seem like anyone else ever recommends this but it's a great ultra-light setup with gobs of room inside that can be used in pretty horrible conditions.
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jims the BA solo tents have sloping walls to save on weight for ounce counting geeks like myself. You'd have to ad both pole weight and cloth weight in order to splay out the walls. They are really designed as an alternative to bivies and IMO a heck of a lot better and almost as light.
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LAST EDITED ON Apr-29-14 AT 06:34PM (MST)[p]I've been looking at lightweight 2 man, 3 season tents as well for Sept hunting and the Tarptents have my vote so far just from my research. I'm shooting for around 3 lbs and $350 max. I have a buddy that has the Double Rainbow (2 man) and he likes his setup for solo hunts. I'm leaning towards the next bigger size space which is the Stratospire 2 which is about 2 lb 14 oz but you also need treking poles or buy the carbon fiber poles. Anyone have any opinions on this type of tent (ltwt. 2-man 3-season) in this price and weight range?
Coloelkman,
If you plan on hunting in wet weather you may want to consider the tarptents that have a fly plus tent. I'm pretty sure some of the tarptents only have the tent w/out fly? Single walled tents often have problems with condensation/dripping in wet conditions.
BA tents are super light but would be mighty cramped if you are stuck in a tent for several days in nasty weather or on extended trips. They are also pretty tough to dry things out and protect bow and all your gear. Most 2 person BA's I've been in barely have room for 1 sleeping bag and that's about it? My preference is a tent that weighs 1 or 2 lbs more but is roomy, comfortable, and can withstand the elements...or my 4 season fly early in the season that is actually lighter than the BA's. I've actually used my 4 season fly plus a bivy in Alaska and that is super light and works fairly well.
A BA or Tarp Tent would be ideal for short trips or if you really like to rough it with a light pack/camp. As mentioned earlier either is a lot better than a bivy bag!
If you plan on hunting in wet weather you may want to consider the tarptents that have a fly plus tent. I'm pretty sure some of the tarptents only have the tent w/out fly? Single walled tents often have problems with condensation/dripping in wet conditions.
BA tents are super light but would be mighty cramped if you are stuck in a tent for several days in nasty weather or on extended trips. They are also pretty tough to dry things out and protect bow and all your gear. Most 2 person BA's I've been in barely have room for 1 sleeping bag and that's about it? My preference is a tent that weighs 1 or 2 lbs more but is roomy, comfortable, and can withstand the elements...or my 4 season fly early in the season that is actually lighter than the BA's. I've actually used my 4 season fly plus a bivy in Alaska and that is super light and works fairly well.
A BA or Tarp Tent would be ideal for short trips or if you really like to rough it with a light pack/camp. As mentioned earlier either is a lot better than a bivy bag!
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I had looked at the BA tents too but I prefer a little more headroom and more overall interior space. The BA's look to be a tad lighter than the tarptents but if I'm going to be in it for up to a week, I'd rather have the extra room than the little lighter load. I hadn't seen many complaints on condensation with the TT's so I'm not seeing that as a big problem. I typically don't run into extremely wet conditions however that did happen last year here in CO which was rather abnormal.
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Coloelkman, I have been using a tarptent for several years now and love it. I've been in several heavy rainstorms with high winds and it help up great. You will get some condensation, single wall tents have that tendency, however it has never been a huge problem, even when using a down bag. If you want something ultra light and packs small, TT is a good choice.
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Hilleberg Anjan is pretty awesome.
http://backcountryhunter.net/hilleberg-anjan-2-backpacking-tent-reviewed/
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A tent is pretty important...especially if you are in Alaska or elsewhere in the fall. A high quality tent may save your life and also make life easier in rough conditions! I think of it as a great, life long investment. If $ is a factor you might find a bargain on Craigslist, Ebay, backpacker website classifieds, etc. I spend a lot of time in a tent each year in horrible conditions so it is well worth the extra $! It's a lot cheaper than a camper or trailer!
