MSR Fling

[Crispi72]

I was wondering if any body has used the MSR fling, and had any commeents on the tent. I also wonder if you could use it for three people. I know it might be tight, but it might be feasible? Any links to reviews or comments on the tent would be aprecciated.

[kevin]

Crispi72,

Don't know if you saw this one or not, but here is a review from Irritable Badger posted about a month or two ago http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13330. I purchased on (based partially on the review and partially from a 20% off coupon from REI burning a hole in my pocket), but haven't set it up yet. Right now I'm thinking that I will likely return it and get a Double Rainbow instead.

Kevin

[rmtjr]

I purchased a Fling last month when American Airlines lost my 2004 Henry Shires Squall. I've spent three nights in the Fling. I believe the Fling measures about 10% less in length and width than did the Squall, but the volume of my 2006 Fling compared to the 2004 Squall seems bigger. This is because the Fling uses a hoop across the front, as well as the back. My 2004 Squall used a pole at the center front. The font hoop raises the sidewalls and (IMHO) gives a feeling of more space. Henry's 2006 Squall incorporates a horizontal strut across the front that looks like it gives the newer Squall more volune than mine had. The Fling looks lot lilke Henery's Cloudburst. I'm a solo person and I lilke space, so I have the two person Fling. It could easily sleep two, but most of their gear would have to go outside. Three people? How friendly do you want to be? I did not carry the Fling's top rod and still found the tent had acceptable headroom. There just happens to be a Fling (mine) for sale in the for gear sale forum. (Do I have to pay for advertising here?) I have a lengthier description of the Fling and comparison with my Squall that I'd be happy to send by email or PM. Bob

[Crispi72]

i would appreciate more descriptin of the fling

my email is cbpeders@ucalgary.ca

thank youi