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Coyote918
03-05-2009, 10:45
I'm not into the whole tarp or hammock thing, I will be buying a tent for my thru hike and have narrowed it down to 2. Does anyone own either of these or have any useful info in helping me decide? Thanks.
1) Sierra Design Velox 1 http://spadout.com/p/sierra-designs-velox-tent/
2) Marmot EOS 1 http://spadout.com/p/marmot-eos-1-person/
Pedaling Fool
03-05-2009, 11:03
I never owned any of those tents, but I like looking at tents -- always in the market...
Anyway, as I was looking at them I noticed this one http://spadout.com/p/big-agnes-seedhouse-1/ I like because it's full screen, very nice when it's warm out and I like the visibility (barring use of rainfly). However, it's the price I like the best, don't wast money on those expensive tents, you really don't get much for it.
Also, don't waste money on a footprint, I don't use them and my floor of my cheap tent still has many years left.
this is the one to go with.. double walled, free standing and very light !!
http://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Tent/FlyCreekUL1
FamilyGuy
03-05-2009, 11:34
How tall are you?
All of the ones mentioned, including the Fly Creek are both short in length and short in height.
Coyote918
03-05-2009, 11:57
I am 5'10 and 165lbs. I like the big agnes but I want a side entrance.
Coyote918
03-05-2009, 12:05
Also I can only spend around $200, but I will go to $250 if absolutely necessary.
skinewmexico
03-05-2009, 12:07
SAC had that Sierra Designs tent for $125 with a footprint yesterday. You might watch for it again. I think SD is introducing all new tents for 2009, so watch for closeouts on their other products.
optimator
03-05-2009, 14:00
You really can't go wrong with a Sierra Designs. My experience with their CS department was awesome. No questions asked guarantee.
Blissful
03-05-2009, 14:31
MSR Hubba gets consistently good reviews. Might look around and see if there's a deal.
We liked our hubba hubba.
Sierra Designs Ultra Light Year II Tent. I'm 6'0 and I love it.
Coyote 918
The Eos does not have enough head room for you, in fact not enough for me, I'm 5'7".
Franco
The Velox would be too little room for my tastes. I solo mostly and love my Sierra Designs Lightning, which is a two-person tent at about the same weight as the Velox. Although manufacture discontinued, you can still find them around at real deal prices - like recently $129 someone reported. That's what I paid for mine over a year ago. I insist on being able to get all my gear (except food) in the tent with me. The Lightning accommodates that! One "zero day" rainy day spent in one of your choices and you'll really be wishing you had more room.