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G-WALK
08-10-2008, 01:59
If someone was doing a south bound winter thru hike. Starting in Maine in mid aug. What should i look for in a light wht, single person tent for the winter? Any tents you like ????:-?

Zzzzdyd
08-10-2008, 02:39
for winter hiking.

SD's Lightyear CD #1 Choice....nice warm cocoon with the correct temp sleeping bag. Easy to kick snow off from inside too.

Six Moons Designs Solo Tarp tent. #2 Choice only because I haven't used it in below freezing temps yet. It has been okay thus far with temps in the mid and upper 30's F.

I use the 3/4 CD Ridge Rest closed cell as you get less insulation factor from the self inflating styles. For short two or three night trips I use both since I am OLD and like my comfort. Air on top of the closed cell feels pretty good.

I have wondered what one of these would be like.

http://www.bdel.com/gear/winter_bivy.php

Panzer1
08-10-2008, 02:43
Bibler tents. If you can afford it.

http://www.bdel.com/gear/shelter_overview.php

Panzer

Zzzzdyd
08-10-2008, 02:50
Bibler tents. If you can afford it.

http://www.bdel.com/gear/shelter_overview.php

Panzer


Yep I totally agree. I was just looking at this one on their site.


http://www.bdel.com/gear/oneshot.php

Nearly Normal
08-10-2008, 03:30
Does anyone have a shelter with the Epic material for the fly or canopy?
How well does it perform in big rain?

TOW
08-10-2008, 06:54
A Mountain Hardware Kiva Mid-Pole is an all around good tent for winter hiking in my opinion. Easy to set up and thick enough walls to stop deter the wind. The downside? 4 lbs.

But you got comfort and plenty of room......

fehchet
08-10-2008, 06:55
In my experience the Epic pours through during major downfalls.

NICKTHEGREEK
08-10-2008, 09:43
In my experience the Epic pours through during major downfalls.
Most reports agree, sustained rain will come through.

DapperD
08-10-2008, 13:31
If someone was doing a south bound winter thru hike. Starting in Maine in mid aug. What should i look for in a light wht, single person tent for the winter? Any tents you like ????:-?
From what I have learned after researching solid foul weather tents is that for a single tent with a large vestibule for gear storage , lightweight, and highly regarded, the Hilleberg Akto fits the bill. Only drawbacks is I don't believe it to be free standing, and since double walled and from what I have read, may become a little heavier when wet. They also make the Soulo, but I don't think the vestibule is as big, but this I believe is freestanding.

Tinker
08-11-2008, 22:53
My personal favorite:

http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1262791629059664855XQxwfC

Handles wind great. Snow loading is only a problem if the snow is wet. The single pole makes it slide to either end where it overwelms the struts and causes the ends to sag. It keeps your heat in very well. Vestibule is HUGE. Good for folks up to about 6'1" or so. Pitching is quick and easy. If you bring a little extra line and a few small carabiners you can tie it out to trees when the ground is frozen solid.

Berserker
08-12-2008, 12:41
...the Hilleberg Akto fits the bill. Only drawbacks is I don't believe it to be free standing, and since double walled and from what I have read, may become a little heavier when wet.


Snow loading is only a problem if the snow is wet. The single pole makes it slide to either end where it overwelms the struts and causes the ends to sag. It keeps your heat in very well. Vestibule is HUGE. Good for folks up to about 6'1" or so. Pitching is quick and easy. If you bring a little extra line and a few small carabiners you can tie it out to trees when the ground is frozen solid.

I'll also give a vote for the Akto. It is not free standing as DapperD indicates, but I have no issue with this. As for Tinker's comments I agree except for the height restriction. I am 6'-5" and fit comfortably inside. I cannot sit up totally straight without hitting the ceiling, but this can be remedied by disconnecting part of the inner tent from the outer tent, which is done from inside the tent.

Other than that it has been a wonderful tent, and it weighs about 3 lbs 5 oz.

gravityman
08-12-2008, 13:22
I would 100% use my Tarptent. Snow loading will not be an issue.

Lyle
08-12-2008, 13:26
Hey G-walk,

You planning another thru? I hiked with you some in '06 from Harpers Ferry to 501 - the bushwhack up to I-81 to avoid the floods!

Good luck, a winter thru has always intrigued me...