My New Backpacking Tent Arrived

[dana]

Just received my 6 man Kifaru Tipi tent in the mail and had to set it up and try it out. Combined weight of tent and stove is just over 10lbs. Now I can take the kids hunting in the highcountry and not have to worry about bad weather.
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[KodiakHntr]

Now that is pretty sweet. What did it run, ballpark, if you don't mind me asking?

[killman]

That's nice! Doesn't look very bear proof tho..

[oddsix]

Damn that thing is cool....also curious what that thing ran?:)

[Sikanni Stalker]

hey Dana,
i am intersted in seeing apicture of this rig collapsed and ready for your pack if you could. I see you called it your backpacking tent. does the
stove fold down too?

thanks in advance
tim

[Dirty]

http://www.kifaru.net/TIPI.HTM

Their website says $900 for tipi and $313 for a medium stove.

[Caveman]

:lol: Steve, Is it "Fire Proof" :lol: You had to know someone was gonna ask!!

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Sweet set up Steve!! Me like:cool:!

I just got to ask......is the forest industry picking up?? Didn't you just pick up a New Leupy spotter at the gun show??

Or did you just win the Lotto??:eek:

I'm sure you'll put the unit to some good use. I just hope it came with an extinguisher:D.

SSS

[tikkat3]

Its a bit more than the tipi tent, I wonder how the 2 stack up side by side? I almost bought a tipi tent last year, I like the idea for sure

[dana]

Caveman,
I knew someone was bound to jump on that one.:-P I thought maybe someone would ask if it comes with a backpack friendly fire extinguisher.
It does have spark arresters for the stove.

Sikanni Stalker,
The stove and pipe collapse down and fit in a small carrying case that can easily fit in a backpack.

The tents vary in cost depending on size. The 6 man plus stove ran me about $1300. I have been wanting one of these tents for years. I had a good tax return this year so I figured it should go to something the family can use for a long long time. The Conservatives have given the working family guy some great tax relief this year, and I know I can never count on seeing that again, especially with the Liberals anxious to push another election. I figure one late season Stone trip without the use of a plane with pay for the tent. :)

[MattB]

Nice, cant wait to see some pics of big muley racks in the highcountry beside that thing! :cool:

[dana]

SSS,
I can tell ya, I got a freakin sweet deal on that Leupy.

Matt,
I'm sure the muley racks are going to be drawn to that tent. Picture setting it up overlookin some beauty basin and glass bucks right from the door as the coffee perks on the stove.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

SSS,
I can tell ya, I got a freakin sweet deal on that Leupy.

Matt,
I'm sure the muley racks are going to be drawn to that tent. Picture setting it up overlookin some beauty basin and glass bucks right from the door as the coffee perks on the stove.


All the better!8)

I just got my tax return today as well. Truck insurance isn't quite as exciting as a new tipi and stove:roll:.

SSS

[Sikanni Stalker]

awesome, I just spent some time on their website. They hav e got the lightweight bivy system down for sure. I was going to get a siltarp based ona thread here a few weeks ago but \i think I am going to reconsider.

[pupper]

would you pack the stove up to the high country as well:)

[dana]

That's why I got the stove. I'm tired of getting chased out of the highcounty during the first week of the season because of bad weather.

[srupp]

beauty tent Dana..

Steven

[ruttinbuck]

awesome, I just spent some time on their website. They hav e got the lightweight bivy system down for sure. I was going to get a siltarp based ona thread here a few weeks ago but \i think I am going to reconsider.
Very nice set up you have there dana.At tenlb and Kifaru quality it should last a lifetime of trips.
Sikanni stalker.
The sildome is a great looking system.I went with the MSR twin peak for my first super light backpack tent.A bigger tent rated for two guys,plenty of room for solo and gear.
Take a look at the "tarptent" lineup as well the rainbow model has alot of plus points including a floor.RB

[Thunderstix]

I have wanted one for years also but finally bought a 12 man Tipi Tent which is very nice but it looks like the Kifaru would take way less time to set up.

[Thunderstix]

All the better!8)

I just got my tax return today as well. Truck insurance isn't quite as exciting as a new tipi and stove:roll:.

SSS

Monthly payments for insurance....only about an extra $40/year....put Kifaru Tent in back pack!!!

[frenchbar]

Sweet set up dana .you will have to set up a pack for your dog and he can pack the stove in for ya ;)nice having the stove for sure for the sept storms.

[Gateholio]

Those Kifarus are pretty cool. I've got a buddy with one and and we used it for a couple of days a few years back. I've always been impressed by the lightweight stove, alothough we barely used it.

PS a ground sheet footprint is a real asset to minimize moisture.

[BCrams]

Can't wait to check the tent out myself this coming November!!!

When you're ready for a late season Stone's sheep hunt, you know who to call.

[dana]

Rams,
I'm thinkin that Tent is going to see a lot of use this Nov. We've got start passin on these dink 200 inchers though and hammer some true monters for the Tent Photo Shoot. :)

[ThinAir]

Dana you'll love your new set-up. Last year I was cooking pancakes over the stove in my undies with the snow falling outside!:-) Gotta love it.

[pitbell]

Midnightrun,
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out dschultz has used this setup before and is attesting to how well it works.
I want one.

[Dannybuoy]

I'm detecting the slight sarcasm in my post was lost on you. And what is it that you want? a pancake or the tent.:)
I get it!! :biggrin:

[tufferthandug]

Looks like they shaped it after one of Madonna's bras from the 80's. LOL.


Cool tent!

[dana]

Tuffer,
I'm sure that is the exact design look they were going for. :lol:

Here are a couple pics of the tent and stove ready to pack. Keep in mind that this is a 6 man tent. While it can fit 6 they say it is really comfy for 4. So 4 people can share the backpackin load.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/BCBOY/KifaruTent001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/BCBOY/KifaruTent004.jpg

[Garret]

10 pds!!! thats incredible

[huntwriter]

Neat tent package just have I have been looking for too. By the way, love that stack of sheds in the background.8-)

[camelsfoot]

:smile:One word " Perfect".

[twanger]

Dana can you have a open fire in this tent or just in the stove?
Sweet rig thats for sure. :cool:

[dana]

No open fire. Must be in the stove. Don't want to get out the flamazene again. ;)

As for the weight of each piece, it is on Kifaru's website. I don't have a scale to weigh them individually. Just over 10lbs combined weight.