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Rinosmoker
08-08-2012, 17:02
Im looking for a good one person backpacking tent for atleast three seasons any suggestions

RedBeerd
08-08-2012, 17:26
Big agnes fly creek ul1

moytoy
08-08-2012, 17:38
mine is a nemo OBI 1p There is a huge choice of good UL tents.

Rinosmoker
08-08-2012, 17:41
Also I don't mind if it's a little heavy if it has room in it I don't like those bicycle tents where you can't even sit up in it

BobTheBuilder
08-08-2012, 17:49
If you want a reasonable tent for a reasonable price, the Eureka Spitfire might work. It was my first solo tent, about $100 and about 3 lbs. If you're willing to go to $200-$300. the choices get pretty vast. Henry Shire's tarptents are well made and light, without being overly expensive. If you're willing, a used tent would be pretty inexpensive. Not too hard to find online, or even on Whiteblaze.

Maddog
08-08-2012, 17:54
I suggest one of these http://lightheartgear.com/ Maddog:)

rusty bumper
08-08-2012, 18:04
Tarptent Moment...30 ounces...1 hoop pole....2 pegs....setup in less than 2 minutes....take-down in less than 2 minutes.

Bags4266
08-08-2012, 18:11
Tarptent Moment...30 ounces...1 hoop pole....2 pegs....setup in less than 2 minutes....take-down in less than 2 minutes.
I own a contrail, but if I were to do it over it be a moment or notch, or a light heart solo wedge.

Bags4266
08-08-2012, 18:14
Might be to late but,...... http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?86873-F-S-Tarp-Tent-MOMENT

Rinosmoker
08-08-2012, 19:18
Are those tarp tents good for winter hiking

ATMountainTime
08-08-2012, 19:50
Im rolling with a Big Agnes UL2, im not a big guy, but it's big enough to roll over and read, etc.

Rocket Jones
08-09-2012, 06:33
Are those tarp tents good for winter hiking

Tarptents and the other recommendations are 3-season shelters that can be used in the winter, if the weather is mild. They aren't really designed for it.

Thirsty DPD
08-09-2012, 08:30
Tarptent Moment...30 ounces...1 hoop pole....2 pegs....setup in less than 2 minutes....take-down in less than 2 minutes.

Have many miles on my TT Moment. Great tent.

theoilman
08-09-2012, 09:11
Tarptent Moment...30 ounces...1 hoop pole....2 pegs....setup in less than 2 minutes....take-down in less than 2 minutes.
Have many miles on my TT Moment. Great tent.

I like my Tarptent Moment too!!!! Mine came to 32 oz after seam sealing and spotting the floor.

The Moment is advertised to be a 4 season tent if you get the optional 2nd hoop pole (will add a few ounces). It would probably require extra lines and stakes too. As a winter tent it would not be very warm because it is vented all the way around.

ayceSC
08-13-2012, 23:42
I did harpers ferry to katahdin with big Agnes seedhouse sl 1. Was very happy with it.

ChinMusic
08-14-2012, 00:00
Also I don't mind if it's a little heavy if it has room in it I don't like those bicycle tents where you can't even sit up in it

Since weight is not a concern you should limit your selections to free-standing tents.

Don't understand the "bicycle tents" comment. My cycling peeps carry freaking palaces.

Rinosmoker
08-14-2012, 14:28
That wasn't supposed to say bicycle it was supposed to be bivy darn auto correct

RunningHuskies
08-14-2012, 14:49
Like others here have mentioned, I also love my TarpTent Moment. Good amount of space for a reasonably light, extremely easy to pitch tent, but would not use it in the winter. I don't think it would stand up to any significant snow loads, even with the extra pole, and it would be draftier than I'd like.

For what it's worth, I use a Snow Trekker in the winter, but it's not exactly light. Comfortable though.

ChinMusic
08-14-2012, 15:04
That wasn't supposed to say bicycle it was supposed to be bivy darn auto correct

That's awesome.......lol

Seriously, if weight is not a primary concern, limit your choices to free-standing tents.

Don H
08-14-2012, 15:12
I have a Tarptent Rainbow (32 oz.) and a Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo (24 oz.). Both have plenty of room.
I've winter camped around here in both with an inch or so of snow. It mostly slid off so it didn't create a load on the tent.

Deadeye
08-14-2012, 16:53
Tarptent Rainbow

RED-DOG
08-14-2012, 16:58
Look at the Marmot EOS 1 person it wieghs just under 2 lbs. RED-DOG

rocketsocks
08-14-2012, 18:51
Look at the Marmot EOS 1 person it wieghs just under 2 lbs. RED-DOG
The marmot "Home alone" weighs 1lb 11oz, but it's more like a glorified bivy.

Rinosmoker
08-14-2012, 19:39
Anyone know anything or have any experience with the nemo obi 1p I'm considering it

Hill Ape
09-25-2012, 16:53
still love my Virga, but covet a Notch. Shires makes great tents