Singe wrote:I'm not as tall as you (only a touch over 6') but my research narrowed down to the Hubba HP and Hilleberg Akto (which Ent, another tall fella, is a fan of for taller folk) - though both of these are realistically more 1 than 1-2 person. Having seen both the MSR and Hilleberg in the flesh the Akto would be my pick - seems absolutely rock-solid.
Jed wrote:I myself am 6'3" (and haven't stopped growing yet ).
Jed wrote:I'm looking at getting an economical, light-weight 1-2 person tent. Probably erring on the side of 2 person as I go with friends quite often but when i go on my own i'd like to be able to stash my gear inside the tent for when it's pouring down. When there are 2 people in the tent the gear can be easily put in the vestibules.
Jed wrote:As far as cost, sub $400
ILUVSWTAS wrote:my petite wife snuggled up next to me.
ollster wrote:ILUVSWTAS wrote:my petite wife snuggled up next to me.
You're quite a petite fellow yerself.
Jed wrote:The only complaint people have made is that the fly on the vestibule isn't quite as taught as they'd like, but at that price, I think I can deal with it
Jed wrote:All people were saying is that if the tent wasn't lined up with the wind correctly, the vestibule would blow in a little, thus slightly reducing the size of the vestibule, not making it collapse.
Jed wrote:Hey everyone.
I've been looking at a black wolf mantis 2, it seems to be used quite a lot by people who do kokoda, one of my friends used one (but he only borrowed it so i can't go have a look) so for it's weight (2.3kg) it mustn't be too bad as the Kokoda track is full of hils .
ozjolly wrote:I've used the Mantis 2 and it's too short for me at 6' tall. The ceiling tapers in at a very low angle and cuts down the usable space. It's also a silly tent to take to Kokoda as it's not free standing so can't be used in the guest houses easily and because of the low roof right above your knees, which is always wet with either rain or condensation. But it is lightish.
Joel
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