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Posted: 4/30/2015 4:42:14 AM EDT
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I've heard different reviews on the ALPS tents, but I picked one of these up for my son
ALPS Mountaineering Mystique Materials and construction are okay and it's just over 3 pounds and right at $100.00. No issues with it; he's used the tent a half-dozen times. It says a three-season tent, but I think that really depends on your location; this tent wouldn't take a lot of snow-load and I wouldn't want it on an exposed ridge with high winds. For general backpacking in moderate weather it has proven fine. I don't care for the bright yellow rain fly, but at $100.00, it's tolerable. The rain fly does create two vestibules which is nice. ROCK6 |
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Posted: 4/30/2015 6:33:40 AM EDT
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Eureka Tents are better than their price.
I have no experience with this model but it fits what you are asking for. |
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Posted: 4/30/2015 9:09:05 PM EDT
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I know you said under $100 but mine are all just over, sorry. I didn;t search for any coupons so you may be able to save even more.
If you keep an eye on Sierra Trading Post deals and catch one of their 40% off sales, you may be able to get a 3.5lb BA Jack Rabbit 1P for $120'ish. Kelty Salida 1 $120 SunnySports ALPS Mystique 1.0 $110 REI Outlet, not a big Alps fan but they're decent Marmot Tungsten 1P $143 Back Country Edge, yeah even more expensive but I find Marmot stuff is very high quality w/o the high price tag IF you search for deals. ETA: ALPS Zephyr 1P, 3.8lbs $88 Steep&Cheap |
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Posted: 4/30/2015 10:59:56 PM EDT
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I have an older model Eureka similar to the one posted above. 7 years and its never let me down. just my .02 but I gotta say, for a lil extra coin, that marmot looks like a great deal too.
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Posted: 4/30/2015 11:12:40 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies. They all look good I think I'll just see which one I can find cheapest. Thanks
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Posted: 5/1/2015 7:19:01 AM EDT
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Eureka Tents are better than their price. I have no experience with this model but it fits what you are asking for. Yeah, I mentioned ALPS, but if you can find some outlets with Eureka tents close to your price, those are always excellent value tents. ROCK6 |
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Posted: 5/1/2015 11:37:18 AM EDT
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I bought an Alps Mountaineering Lynx 1 for $105.
Not a bad tent but it's too cramped for me so I upgraded to a Kelty Salida 2 that I bought at Sierra Outpost for $101 a couple of months ago. The Alps does have a pretty large vestibule to store your gear in thankfully. |
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Posted: 5/9/2015 8:25:29 PM EDT
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Eureka Spitfire 1 comes on sale pretty often for about $75. I got one from Dick's a couple weeks ago (hey, I know, but they had what I wanted at almost 50% off) . Weighs a hair over 3# with all the bags, lines, stakes, etc. Vestibule isn't very impressive, but it's light and packs small.
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Posted: 6/14/2015 4:14:25 AM EDT
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We needed a spare one man tent last year or a tagalong. Found an 8' long bivy style one made by Magellan. It is called the Scout and I think it was like $26 at Academy Sports and weighs just under 3 lbs. No separate rain fly with it, but if you seam sealed it would last a good while until you found something better. You can make your own seam sealant cheap. Just search Youtube.
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Posted: 6/14/2015 6:15:12 AM EDT
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If you really want 3 season light weight, consider a bivy bag instead. Can be as light as 18 ounces. I backpacked solo with one for years 3 season.
It gets a bit old in heavy rain for a long time though. Builds character. |
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Posted: 6/14/2015 10:21:43 AM EDT
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If you really want 3 season light weight, consider a bivy bag instead. Can be as light as 18 ounces. I backpacked solo with one for years 3 season. It gets a bit old in heavy rain for a long time though. Builds character. Good advice... People spend a lot of money to shed 2 pounds (1 pound bivy versus your 3 lb. target) and with the Bivy you aren't spending good money to do it. You will get a higher quality piece of gear for the amount you're willing to spend. |
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Posted: 6/15/2015 10:00:02 AM EDT
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If you're gonna carry a real tent, carry a two man tent.
Generally a given model of 1 person and 2 person only differ by 6-9 ounces or less, and the useful volume of the 2 person variant is much nicer when its time to change your clothes. Plus if you have a buddy or a lady-friend that wants to go camping you are already setup to share. IMHO a hammock and tarp is the best single-user shelter option. |
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Posted: 6/15/2015 6:05:18 PM EDT
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Eureka Tents are better than their price. I have no experience with this model but it fits what you are asking for. I have a Eureka SunRiver 2. I think I paid $99 for it at Dick's. Listed as a two person tent, but it really only holds one full grown man. 
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Posted: 6/16/2015 10:10:00 AM EDT
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Well after all considerations I ended up using a hammock and tarp. However I could not get comfortable at all because the ropes that came with the hammock stretched too much and I ended up on the ground. I also ended up with mosquito bites covering my back. I'm not sure how I really like it yet so I may be transitioning back to a tent
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Posted: 6/16/2015 1:32:51 PM EDT
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The single layer (of fabric) hammocks will allow mosquitos to bite through.
Double layer hammocks prevent the mosquito bites, they can't penetrate the seperate weaves. I really like the warbonnet outdoors blackbird double layer 1.7mm hammock. It's intuitive to setup, has a shelf for your gear, a foam sleeping mat or air-pad can fit between the layers. I do a lot of east coast hiking. Most of the time it's easier to find a pair of trees to hang from, compared to finding a good level tent pad. |
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Posted: 6/17/2015 12:58:56 AM EDT
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Eureka Tents are better than their price. I have no experience with this model but it fits what you are asking for. I have the larger version of that tent the Apex 2 XT and it is a huge piece of crap. Not light storm worthy at all. The bathtub floor on it makes a great wading pool though. |
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Posted: 6/17/2015 12:51:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well after all considerations I ended up using a hammock and tarp. However I could not get comfortable at all because the ropes that came with the hammock stretched too much and I ended up on the ground. I also ended up with mosquito bites covering my back. I'm not sure how I really like it yet so I may be transitioning back to a tent Before trying the hammock again, spray it down with permethrin to repel the skeeters. |
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Posted: 6/18/2015 7:28:08 AM EDT
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I've heard different reviews on the ALPS tents, but I picked one of these up for my son ALPS Mountaineering Mystique Materials and construction are okay and it's just over 3 pounds and right at $100.00. No issues with it; he's used the tent a half-dozen times. It says a three-season tent, but I think that really depends on your location; this tent wouldn't take a lot of snow-load and I wouldn't want it on an exposed ridge with high winds. For general backpacking in moderate weather it has proven fine. I don't care for the bright yellow rain fly, but at $100.00, it's tolerable. The rain fly does create two vestibules which is nice. ROCK6 I have a Mystique and it is a good little tent for the money. |
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Posted: 6/23/2015 5:28:37 PM EDT
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Well after all considerations I ended up using a hammock and tarp. However I could not get comfortable at all because the ropes that came with the hammock stretched too much and I ended up on the ground. I also ended up with mosquito bites covering my back. I'm not sure how I really like it yet so I may be transitioning back to a tent Do not give up on the hammock so soon.. Took me several sleepless nights before I got it right, but now my quality of sleep in the wild is actually better then my own bed.. Truth be told, if it were not for the misses I would have tossed my bed out years ago and gone full time hammock.. U need to invest in the proper gear, ( bug net, under quilt and a good tarp) before you really start to see the benefits of hammock camping.. It a learning experience, hell Ive been at it for 6 years now, and Im still learning, but one things for certain, I will not be laying on the ground in a tent ever again... |
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Posted: 6/25/2015 10:56:25 PM EDT
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This thread reminds me. I need to buy a tent.
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Posted: 7/5/2015 8:07:05 PM EDT
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I have a Eureka Solitaire and love the hell out of it. Weighs a little over 2 pounds.
Campmor had these on sale a week or so ago for $79.99 Sadly no vestibule though. |
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Posted: 7/5/2015 9:07:33 PM EDT
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1 man tent?
Dunno where you are, but if you get a 2 man, there will be room to cook inside, with a butane stove, in bad weather. Keep the ventilation going. Don't try this with gasoline or alcohol stoves. Too much CO |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 1:26:56 PM EDT
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$125 Solo tent that weighs 34oz. :
https://www.sixmoondesigns.com/tents.html?redirected=1 Not a major manufacturer, but plenty of people have hiked the entire AT with their tents (though I would pay more and get the Lunar Solo myself). Note that you'll need to purchase tent poles if you don't have trekking poles. |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 9:03:02 PM EDT
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Before trying the hammock again, spray it down with permethrin to repel the skeeters. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Well after all considerations I ended up using a hammock and tarp. However I could not get comfortable at all because the ropes that came with the hammock stretched too much and I ended up on the ground. I also ended up with mosquito bites covering my back. I'm not sure how I really like it yet so I may be transitioning back to a tent Before trying the hammock again, spray it down with permethrin to repel the skeeters. Or buy a bug net. It's great when the bugs get bad. Also, think about a new suspension system. I use a cinch buckle system that allows me to tighten or loosen the straps depending on how high I hang the hammock. |
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Posted: 7/9/2015 6:51:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well after all considerations I ended up using a hammock and tarp. However I could not get comfortable at all because the ropes that came with the hammock stretched too much and I ended up on the ground. I also ended up with mosquito bites covering my back. I'm not sure how I really like it yet so I may be transitioning back to a tent I had this problem with strap sag. I got a set of ENO Atlas straps to solve that problem. |
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Posted: 7/10/2015 1:37:29 AM EDT
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If you really want 3 season light weight, consider a bivy bag instead. Can be as light as 18 ounces. I backpacked solo with one for years 3 season. It gets a bit old in heavy rain for a long time though. Builds character. In heavy rain some saplings and a poncho over top add that extra layer... |
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Posted: 7/11/2015 9:02:58 AM EDT
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Don't know how good it is, but http://www.camofire.com/ has the Easton Rimrock 1P tent for $89.99 today.
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Posted: 7/11/2015 10:30:25 AM EDT
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USMC field tarp, a couple sticks and some 550 cord. If you are too tired to build it, just rollout your sleeping bag in it and fold it over you like a taco.
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Posted: 7/12/2015 5:22:02 PM EDT
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Under a hundred bucks?
Easy, A snugpack jungle hammock with bug screen and a LW bushcrafter tarp to use over it for rain protection. |
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Posted: 7/13/2015 10:16:58 AM EDT
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The Eureka Solitaire served me well and is within that price range and other specs. It's not as cramped inside as most imagine it to be either. I easily fit in there (5'10" if wearing my high heels) with my backpack and all other gear with room to spare.
The only reason I don't use it anymore (although I did loan it to a friend on a recent trip) is because I'm a gear whore and spent a fortune on various other higher-end tents. Latest go-to: http://www.rei.com/product/862421/rei-quarter-dome-1-tent |
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Posted: 7/13/2015 12:40:16 PM EDT
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Under a hundred bucks? Easy, A snugpack jungle hammock with bug screen and a LW bushcrafter tarp to use over it for rain protection. I actually did go with the snugpak and I found the ropes are cheesy and stretch and insane amount |
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Posted: 7/14/2015 11:28:23 PM EDT
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In fair weather at high altitude, the bivy sack is the way to go.
Horrible icy winds = tents and canister stoves. |
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Posted: 7/15/2015 10:11:53 PM EDT
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In fair weather at high altitude, the bivy sack is the way to go. Horrible icy winds = tents and canister stoves. Try hot, humid, 500 ft above sea level, and lots of rain haha |
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Posted: 7/20/2015 7:39:57 AM EDT
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Not ideal, but can be a multi-use set up, added to or deleted from: 3 US Army ponchos, 550 cord, aluminum stakes. This WILL keep snow and rain off of you- ask a grunt.
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Posted: 7/24/2015 2:12:13 PM EDT
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I got a 25 dollar woot hammock, swapped the ropes with poly lashing straps I got at HF for 4 bucks and have no sag issues. Treated with permethrin and added a ghetto homemade underquilt. Added a 20 rain fly All it at around 65 bucks and it weighs right at 3.5 not counting under quilt
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Posted: 7/31/2015 1:14:57 PM EDT
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I have a snugpak ionosphere and have been very happy with it... It's more subdued that the bright orange, fluorescent greens, and the sky blue models seen here. It's $160 and worth the extra coin in my opinion.
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Posted: 8/2/2015 7:55:56 PM EDT
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Check out the offerings from "Tarptent" or better yet, "sixmoondesigns".
That is the way to go. OK, I see. Less than $100? Find a good tarp and settle. |
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