Re: [pct-l] Tents - Moss Helix Tent

["The Weathercarrot" <weathercarrot@hotmail.com>]

>Has anyone used a Moss Helix tent?
>What do you think of it?

I got it because I had always been impressed with Moss's durability, and 
that it's less likely to leak through the floor than most tents - an 
important thing with a down bag. The problem was how much they weigh, so 
I got the lightest one they make, which is the Helix. I used it from 
Cascade Locks to Manning Park.

The positives: With no ground cloth and lighter stakes it feels about 
the same in weight as tents that are officially less. Perfect for one 
person and gear. Without the fly, mesh is all there is above you, so the 
view is nice. And yes, it doesn't leak through the floor.

The negatives: Condensation is unreal. Wasn't bad on the warmer, dry 
nights, but when it was colder than 35-40 it was drenching. The 
vestibule/entrance area is quite awkward. After a rain, the collected 
moisture just comes pouring in on you when it's time to exit. The fly 
was a pain in the rear to line up correctly over the pole, and towards 
the end it completely rested against the mesh on one side, no matter how 
I tried to set it up. This amplified the condensation problem, 
especially in the rain. Its either that the fly is stretched or 
something, or the pole is out of wack. I certainly have to do something 
about it soon because I'm not using it like this when I go back out 
there. Besides, it IS a little too heavy.

Hope this doesn't discourage you. Others have very different experiences 
with this tent. Take care,

wc

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