[pct-l] Tents

[kdpo@xxxxxxxxxxx (Ken Powers)]

This sounds so much like the prototype Bibler tent we used on the CDT.

The tent was under 2 lbs 11 oz,
 freestanding,
aluminum poles were our backup poles,
waterproof bathtub floor,
tent big enough for 2 people with our packs inside.
It had no fly, instead it was a single wall tent.
We left the tops of the door and window open, even in snow and driving rain.
Mesh over window and mesh door kept the bugs out.

It looks similar to this tent: http://www.biblertents.com/2002/ahwahnee.html
We loved the tent and really hope that they will produce it.

Ken
http://home.pacbell.net/kdpo/

----- Original Message -----
From: <Slyatpct@aol.com>
To: <gray_hiker@mindpoison.org>; <PCT-L@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 8:07 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Tents


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> In a message dated 1/11/2003 10:17:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> gray_hiker@mindpoison.org writes:
>
> > So, the revised list of specs is:
> > - freestanding
> > - not a tarp
> > - 5 pounds or less
> > - aluminum poles
> > - bathtub floor
> > - tent
> > - preferably with a clear window in the fly
> > - $200 or less, though for the perfect tent I may go a bit higher.
> >
> > Any suggestions for tent models are welcome...
> >
>
> The only tent manufacturer that fits your specs is a Mountain Hardware,
> although you'll most likely have to find one used.
>
> Best of luck!
>
> Sly
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