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  1. #21
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    Re: Tent recommendation please

    Quote Originally Posted by dapesche View Post
    I just can't bring myself to pay huge money for more of a standard tent. I'd rather save 500 dollars and pack an extra 2lbs...

    Am I wrong though? What does hillrberg give you over an msr or similar tent?
    I don't completely disagree with your reasoning. I claim to adhere to the 'buy once cry once' but I've definitely been known to settle for middling quality on some things. Not boots, tents or sleeping bags though. Sh*t happens and if you are ever caught out and your situation gets desperate it is really nice to know your gear is bomber.

    Hilleberg is the brand that everyone compares to when they say their tent is really good. Properly cared for it will be something you pass on later.
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    Re: Tent recommendation please

    Quote Originally Posted by dapesche View Post
    I just can't bring myself to pay huge money for more of a standard tent. I'd rather save 500 dollars and pack an extra 2lbs...

    Am I wrong though? What does hillrberg give you over an msr or similar tent?
    Materials, design, crasftmanship for 3

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    Re: Tent recommendation please

    Last edited by Ride Red; 11-24-2019 at 02:53 PM.
    If you can pack it in, You can pack it out !!!

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    Re: Tent recommendation please

    Quote Originally Posted by TARCHER View Post
    Materials, design, crasftmanship for 3
    Totally get it.

    There are different scales of quality.
    Do I want a Porsche, Toyota or KIA?

    It feels like Hilleberg is Porsche. Whereas I'm looking for the Honda. There are some many tent manufacturers I think you have a better chance of finding value.

    In regards to the tipi tents, there is less of them so trying to find the Honda is tough as pricing makes me feel like all of them are Porsches.

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    Re: Tent recommendation please

    Quote Originally Posted by Ride Red View Post
    I am leaning towards the redcliff option with a half fly.
    Do you have the Cimarron?

    For me I'd like the ability to house a couple vbuddies and then pack in cookware and other stuff.

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    Re: Tent recommendation please

    I own the Marmot Nitro 2P....it is technically a 2 person tent, however, I wouldn't recommend sleeping you and someone else unless your really close with your hunting partner lol...that being said, for me it works great, and is lightweight, you use your hiking poles as the poles in the setup..

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    Re: Tent recommendation please

    I have a MSR Hubba Hubba, it’s a 2 man but more comfortable for 1. Super light weight though, I did the west coast trail with it this year and have nothing but good things to say

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    Re: Tent recommendation please

    Quote Originally Posted by dapesche View Post
    I am leaning towards the redcliff option with a half fly.
    Do you have the Cimarron?

    For me I'd like the ability to house a couple vbuddies and then pack in cookware and other stuff.
    A buddy has one and won’t use anything else.
    If you can pack it in, You can pack it out !!!

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    Re: Tent recommendation please

    The Hubbas can work out, however they will fail in prolonged high wind. Rain, hail and snow!!
    It happened to us this season
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    Re: Tent recommendation please

    Quote Originally Posted by Islandeer View Post
    The Hubbas can work out, however they will fail in prolonged high wind. Rain, hail and snow!!
    It happened to us this season
    Crap. Sounds like a nasty hunting trip!

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