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Husky7mm
08-16-2008, 02:03 PM
My local outdoor store has two tents avaliable. Outbound raptor and Aslo hairier 2&3. Anybody tried one of these? Would they be good enough for early season muley or sheep? I cant find any info on line, thanks for any info, and I yes i would like to shop local!
Dirty
08-16-2008, 02:24 PM
I have used a NorthFace 3 person lightweight for sheep hunting before and it was comfortable for 2 guys plus gear. It also had a nice awning or whatever it is called to keep the packs outside and out of the rain. Try searching around a little bit as there have been other threads about tents.
Untouchable
08-16-2008, 02:28 PM
I believe it's called a vestibule.;)
springpin
08-16-2008, 02:52 PM
Personally I shy away from Outbound. My past experiences with Outbound is NOT good. Take a look at Mountain Hardware, NorthFace(big bucks), and Sierra Designs. I have a Sierra Designs "Orion AST" and this tent holds up to anything Mother nature throws at it.

My 2 cents donated

Springpin
Avalanche123
08-16-2008, 09:38 PM
Mountain Hardware gets the nod from me. However all the big name brands such as Black Diamond, North Face etc all have light weight tents that will stand up.
scembalf
08-16-2008, 09:38 PM
Also check into the msr products I have a hubba 1 man and it is awesome when I take the kids I have a 4 season 3man north face and it to is bulletproof
todbartell
08-17-2008, 04:13 PM
Ive seen the Harrier 2, it's pretty light. Never used it though, so no experience beyond feeling the weight of the rolled up unit
troutseeker
08-17-2008, 04:51 PM
Feeling the weight of the rolled up unit? A bit lonely Mr. Bartel?:biggrin:

Troutseeker
srupp
08-17-2008, 11:34 PM
I just got another Mountain hardwear tent HELIOS 2..wonderful..HIGHLY recomended..

Steven
Husky7mm
08-19-2008, 04:57 PM
Thanks so far, what kind of money will I need to spend? My use will be 3 seasons but you never know what fall in the rockies will bring. Light wieght is important.
srupp
08-19-2008, 08:10 PM
helios 2 LITEWEIGHT under 3.5 pounds 3 season ULTRALIGHT..$500 plus

Steven
RMG
08-19-2008, 08:21 PM
For a super selection of tents and other gear check out moontrail.com. I have ordered several items from them, and had it in my hand within 2 weeks, and the prices are beyond comparison in most cases. Shipping too is very reasonable.