On Aug 6, 2:33=A0pm, drunkpoet <****c...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I'm new to this but nothing relevant came up when i searched the forum
> so here goes:
>
> I'm looking at 2-person 3-season lightweight tents under $200. =A0The
> following are my options so far; your advice/experience regarding any
> of them would be most appreciated.
>
> -Sierra Designs (SD) clip flashlight. =A0Looks cool, no complaints,
> except small for 2 people. =A0I'd be going with my girlfriend so I have
> no problem getting cozy. =A0$159 with free ****p at altrec.com
> -SD Lightning. =A0great reviews, light, $195 at campsaver.com
> -SD Baku 2 - 4lbs, packs small, roomy, good reviews, $200 at moosejaw
> -Northface vario 23 fall '07, just under 4lbs packed, extra vestibule,
> good reviews, a little pricier but on sale at $240 at moosejaw.
> -Kelty grand mesa 2, light, crowded for 2, $120 at altrec.com
> -and here's a sweet deal... Alps mountaineering Comet 2.0, just under
> 5lbs, for only $99 at rei-outlet! =A0is this tent any good?
>
> We will be two people (me and girlfriend) or just myself most of the
> time. =A0Hence the light weight is crucial. =A0Also the budget is a
littl=
e
> flexible but can't exceed $250.
>
> Right now I am partial to the clip flashlight for price + universally
> positive reviews. =A0Any thoughts or recommendations would be most
> welcome. =A0I thank you all
>
> -S
I have the SD Lightning. I've only used it by myself, but I think
it's more of a 1.5 person tent, as I read in one review. The rainfly
does not give that much protection for your gear on the outside, so I
keep mine inside. You'd pretty likely be rubbing shoulders with a
partner in there. Well, maybe not, but your sleeping pads would
overlap, I'm pretty sure.
It is fairly light (3# I think), goes up easy. I haven't used it in a
while. I think I did get a little condensation inside. I've heard
the floor will wick water, under body pressure on a wet surface, but I
haven't used it in the rain, so I don't know. I think I probably did
as suggested, and gave the floor a coating of waterproofing after I
got it.
I like the tent, but I haven't tried the others.
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