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11/28/2015 03:04PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Thinking about pulling the trigger on this setup. Thoughts??

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OldFingers57
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11/28/2015 03:27PM  
Are you using it for hot tenting? Have you looked at Black Diamond Mega Light tents or Big Agnes Yahmonite
11/28/2015 03:50PM  
quote OldFingers57: "Are you using it for hot tenting? Have you looked at Black Diamond Mega Light tents or Big Agnes Yahmonite
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Hot tenting, yes. I have looked at the Mega Light, and I could rig that for a hot tent pretty easily. This setup, however, is already set up for a stove and includes a titanium stove along with the stove jack. Seems like a decent price for a complete set up. $800 shipped.
NotLight
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11/28/2015 03:54PM  

I have the Megalight. I think it's a bit small to use with a stove. Also, the top vent is too small for condensation venting, IMHO. (For comparison, the Oware tarps are similar to the Megalight, but I believe their doors zip at both top and bottom, giving them better venting options. Oware also offers larger sizes).

I think one of the nice things about hot tenting is that you could dry out a few clothing items. For that, I think I would size up to maybe one of Seek Outsides 6 person tipis, so there was a bit more headroom room for hanging clothes maybe. I think it is worth the extra $ and weight.
11/28/2015 04:43PM  
quote NotLight: "
I have the Megalight. I think it's a bit small to use with a stove. Also, the top vent is too small for condensation venting, IMHO. (For comparison, the Oware tarps are similar to the Megalight, but I believe their doors zip at both top and bottom, giving them better venting options. Oware also offers larger sizes).


I think one of the nice things about hot tenting is that you could dry out a few clothing items. For that, I think I would size up to maybe one of Seek Outsides 6 person tipis, so there was a bit more headroom room for hanging clothes maybe. I think it is worth the extra $ and weight.
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I agree with wanting the extra space a 6 person would bring, and it is not the weight, but the $ at this point. Maybe I will get lucky and find a used one somewhere!
NotLight
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11/28/2015 05:07PM  
quote Frenchy19: "
quote NotLight: "
I have the Megalight. I think it's a bit small to use with a stove. Also, the top vent is too small for condensation venting, IMHO. (For comparison, the Oware tarps are similar to the Megalight, but I believe their doors zip at both top and bottom, giving them better venting options. Oware also offers larger sizes).



I think one of the nice things about hot tenting is that you could dry out a few clothing items. For that, I think I would size up to maybe one of Seek Outsides 6 person tipis, so there was a bit more headroom room for hanging clothes maybe. I think it is worth the extra $ and weight.
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I agree with wanting the extra space a 6 person would bring, and it is not the weight, but the $ at this point. Maybe I will get lucky and find a used one somewhere!"



Moonman made a DIY ammo can stove for a fish house a couple years back. Yeah, the winter camping gets expensive....

SevenofNine
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11/28/2015 09:00PM  
A couple things to note:
1 unless you are shorter in stature I bet you will wish for more head room.
2 the brown color wouldn't be as nice as white for letting in light during the day.

Given those things if it meets your needs for a price point then go for it.
11/28/2015 09:25PM  
quote SevenofNine: "A couple things to note:
1 unless you are shorter in stature I bet you will wish for more head room.
2 the brown color wouldn't be as nice as white for letting in light during the day.


Given those things if it meets your needs for a price point then go for it. "


Excellent points, especially the height piece.
Mnpat
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11/29/2015 03:02PM  
I use my pyramid like a fish house. With my typical winter pitch the height is almost 9 feet. 2 guys over 6' tall can comfortably stand up inside. I wouldn't want one any shorter.
11/29/2015 06:24PM  
quote Mnpat: "I use my pyramid like a fish house. With my typical winter pitch the height is almost 9 feet. 2 guys over 6' tall can comfortably stand up inside. I wouldn't want one any shorter. "


Manufacturer? Model?
kmjsuperfly
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11/30/2015 08:24AM  
I've the 4-man version with the large stove. The extra weight is minimal and the extra room is nice.
OldFingers57
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11/30/2015 09:35AM  
The Sierra Design Mountain Guide Tarp tent is another option. They are on sale on their website for For $270 normally $360. Just need to do some modifying to it for a stove jack. There is one on ebay that has modifications already done to it for $425.
AlexHL
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09/21/2020 03:58PM  
Saw your old post about the Cimarron from SeekOutside- did you end up getting that? If so, has it worked out? I'm considering the Redcliff with a stove as well, trying to get some info on how well these tents work in our MN winters.
 
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