2 Person, 4 Season Tents

[shleebs]

Hello,

Looking to buy a new 4 season tent to use next hunting season. Was wondering if anyone has tried the MEC tent - https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5047-5...-4-Season-Tent . Alternatively, if you have any other suggestions.

Also, any recommendations for a bag type (synthetic or down) and what I should be looking at to be able to withstand weather from around 0 down to -15 or -20 in BC.

I'll be taking all of the above in a backpack so weight and ability to pack is important.

Thanks.

[srupp]

Hmm highly recomend mountain hardware..I have a 4 season tent..and sheep lightweight..both have been flawless.
cheers
Steven
Go synthetic for bag..but still warm if it gets wet

[jac]

I’m looking for a tent for our up coming sheep also. There is a tent on amazon called nature hike it’s a copy of the big Agnes fly creek has good reviews and price. I bought a Sierra design down back country bed sleeping bag and it’s really nice and lite

[Yuritau]

I used to have a MEC Gothic Arch tent and synthetic -12° MEC mummy bag (and not even from their high end range). I did a camp out at Big White early one February using both, and several snow cave camps again at Big White with the bag. Only time I was ever cold was the one time I built the snow cave wrong, lol.

The only thing I didn't like about the Gothic Arch tent was that it wasn't a free-standing dome. If you didn't peg and string it, it collapsed flat. Other than that one design flaw, it was an amazing tent. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a MEC tent again.

[BgBlkDg]

What is your REALISTIC budget, I have considerable experience with gear of this kind and can offer some ideas. The best gear IS worth the costs IF you use it every year for a long period.

[srupp]

What is your REALISTIC budget, I have considerable experience with gear of this kind and can offer some ideas. The best gear IS worth the costs IF you use it every year for a long period.

I will as always agree with Dewey.period.however his pockets are far deeper than mine..lol with that comes incredible knowledge.
Cheers
Steven

[REMINGTON JIM]

I will as always agree with Dewey.period.however his pockets are far deeper than mine..lol with that comes incredible knowledge.
Cheers
Steven

Steven you got to QUIT SHARING a tent with Dewey ! RJ

[albravo2]

Hilleberg. Buy once, cry once.

[tuner]

Hilleberg. Buy once, cry once.

^^^^^^ most definitely this !

[kenet]

Consider layering your sleeping bag system. I have a synthetic overbag and down innerbag. Works well for me. More versatile than 1 big winterbag. Synthetic outerbag is where the condensation ends up, and keeps the inner down drier. I use an MEC synthetic overbag, a Feathered Friends down innerbag (which is really a "half bag", only goes up to my armpits). When really cold I sleep in my down jacket as well. I've found this to keep weight and cost down, and it works in a range of temperatures.