Mountain Hardwear Drifter 3 Person Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)The good news - This tent is water proof, plenty of room for two, and very easy to set up. The tent did include a gear loft that I liked very much. Stuffing the tent back into the stuff bag was easy as well with a little extra room in the bag.
The not-to-bad-news, the tent is a bit heavier than the super light tent and a bit bulkier. There are two mesh pockets built into the tent, but they were kind of flimsy and could not figure out what I would put into them. I have another Mountain Hardwear tent with better quality mesh pockets.
The bad news, The tent footprint designed for this tent is a little too big for the tent allowing rain drops to be caught between footprint and tent. There were puddles under the tent, but the tent bottom is thick enough to keep the rain out. The next time I set up the tent I had to tuck the footprint way under the tent to prevent it from catching rain. Also, the tent fly on the non-vestibule areas lean against the tent allowing the rain easier access to the bottom of the tent. I had to improvise the fly away from the tent to help keep rain drops away from the tent as much as possible.
I have only had this tent for a very short time and therefore have not used it much.

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With two side doors for easy access and two large vestibules stow gear the Mountain Hardwear Drifter 3 Person Tent is Quick and easy to pitch, guaranteed watertight and made with legendary Mountain Hardwear quality. Mesh canopy for great ventilation, with privacy panels below. Strong, 7000 series aluminum poles. Color coded poles and grommet tabs and reflective starter points make even late-night set up easy. Superlight option: pitch with fly and Pitch Light footprint to shave pounds..

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Vista Tent - 3 Person by Black Diamond Review

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(More customer reviews)I finally got around to testing this tent under a number of different circumstances after I purchased it a couple of months ago.
First it's quite spacey and like most 3 person tents it is very comfortable with two people.
The vestibules could have come a bit larger as there is not that much space to leave your backpack.
I like the the two doors.Makes it easier to get out when you don't have to crawl over the other person in the tent.
Although the external doors are fitted somewhat a bit awkward -meaning not exactly over the inner doors.So you kinda have to get around from one end to the other somehow.
All the mesh is nice if you want to watch the stars at night for instance but if it does get cold it can become a bit breathy in there,with the fly over it that is.
So definetly not more than a 3season tent,maybe even more like a 2 1/2 season one depending on where you camp.
I used it in the Australian outback/bush and in the mountains,in sun and hot tropical conditions and in pouring rain and mountain chills.
It performed very well in the rain but you need to have a good footprint.
I tried some polyester tarp stuff but because of the different size at the ends I have decided to order the original footprint from Backcountry.
Overall it is a good lightweight tent for camping and hiking but not for really cold weather (have a marmot pinnacle sleepingbag and good mat).
The one thing that is really strange is it seems to attract large crowds of flies,sandflies,and the like-must be because of the colour(?) I guess.
Can become a bit annoying depending on where you stay.
and they could have added a couple of spare pegs.
But in that price range a reliable and easy to put up lightweight option which performs well in rain.


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206087 Features: High ceilings for an open feeling Perimeter of nylon ripstop for privacy Hook-and-tension external pole clips Two full-size doors Dual vestibule rain fly to dry muddy gear Specifications: Capacity: 3 person Minimum weight: 5 lb 15 oz Packaged weight: 6 lb 8 oz Floor area: 507 sq ft Dimensions: 96 x 86 x 46 inches Doors: Two Floor material:Nylon Stuff size: 19 x 8 inches

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Kelty Gunnison 3.1 Tent 3-Person 3-Season Review

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(More customer reviews)We are a Boy Scout Troop that does a lot of backpacking and camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains of SC and NC. We have some older Kelty tents that have held up great through all of the abuse a group of teenage boys can put out, so we're very pleased with the brand. The features of the Gunnison were the best in the price range. We've had them out a couple of times and are happy with the room, weight and design of the tents. Especially the 2 door design and the large vestibules. We're expecting years of service from them. Will definitely buy again as we need more tents.

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Kelty's Gunnison 3.1 3-Person 3-Season Tent loves anything from starlit summer evenings to wet autumn backpacking trips. Kelty placed the Gunnison's mesh panels strategically, providing ventilation, decreased condensation, which keeps you from feeling like you're spending the night in a cave. Even in the dark, it's easy to secure the aluminum DAC Pressfit poles to the individual clips for set-up, and the Swivel Hub System increases stability and ease of set up. Configured with two doors and two vestibules, the Gunnison 3.1 Tent's floorplan maximizes the available living space. Other features include taped seams to keep water out and internal storage pockets to help organize essentials. Kelty also added a gear loft, putting your treats, iPod, or prophylactics close at hand while you stargaze.Product Features
Material: [Fly] 75D Polyester Taffeta w/ 1800mm coating; [Floor] 70D Nylon Taffeta w/ 1800mm coating;
Freestanding: Yes
Poles: 2
Pole Material: DAC FeatherLite NSL 7001 Aluminum
Doors: 2
Clip / Sleeve: Clip
Floor Space: 75 x 92in (188 x 234cm), 48sq ft
Interior Height: 46in (117cm)
Vestibule Space: [Per vestibule] 12.5sq ft (x2)
Packed Size: 28 x 8in (71 x 20cm)
Seam Sealed:Yes, critical seams taped
Ventilation: Mesh top
Weight: 6lb 8oz (2949g)
Recommended Use: 3-season camping
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime
Country of Origin: China

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Aura 2P Tent - 2 person by Marmot Review

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(More customer reviews)Spent way too long researching tents for size, weight, durability, mesh area. Did not care about cost. This tent was the winner. I'm 6ft, head and toes don't touch ends. Sit up room excellent. Wide enough for me and 2-12yr olds. Hammered in rain for hours, with 90% humidity, 95F, doors open, not a drop. Vestibule big enough for packs. Stuff sack large for packing wet tent. Set instructions need help (longest poll attach to red tabbed corners and pole hubs smooth side face up) Don't worry about all the comments on the poles or difficulty setting up. Just follow the sentance above. Only con, zippers catch (4 of 5 stars). Really happy with purchase.

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210281 Features: Keep the spring humidity and fall frost at bay with the silicone and polyurethane-coated nylon floor and fly Stare out into the stars and air out your boots without inviting the mosquitoes in thanks to the No-Seeum-Net canopy Set up quickly and easily using the DAC featherlight knee poles that hold the sidewalls nearly vertical Keep water where it belongs to outside The cantinary-cut floor and no-drip walls ensure that your living space stays dry Pack only as much weight as you absolutely have to to the Bare-Bones setup strips the weight down to the minimum Specifications: Capacity to suggested use: 2 person to 3-season Trail weight: 4 lb 7 oz Floor area to vestibule area: 305 sq ft to 9 sq ft Dimensions: 88 x 50 x 40 inches Number of poles to freestanding: 4 to yes Doors to vestibules: 2 to 1 Floor to canopy to fly material: nylon to no-seeum net to silicone- and polyurethane-coated nylon Stuff size: 19 x 6 inches

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Limelight 3P Tent with Footprint - 3 person by Marmot Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm not a frequent camper -- in fact my camping in recent years has been limited to a night every summer with my grandson in a nearby arboretum -- so the prospect of erecting this tent intimidated me a little. But it could not have been easier. Setting it up and taking it down is a snap and very intuitive. It literally goes up in minutes and is quite spacious. It can easily accommodate two adults and a child, or even three adults who don't mind sleeping in close quarters. The design of the tent is very intelligent and the construction is sturdy with reinforcement in all the right places. I don't have to carry it very far, but it's so light that I could imagine hiking up hills with it quite easily. YouTube has an excellent video by a guy who calls himself "Mr. Tent" -- it demonstrates how to put up the tent in minutes. Here's the link: [...]

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210309 Features: Offer rigid support without weighing you down, the DAC Featherlight poles are easy to set up and pack Get into and out of the tent easily with snag- and jingle- free zipper pulls Dry out your gear under the dual vestibules without stinking up the tent Keep water where it belongs thanks to the watertight catenary-cut floor Store your stuff in easy-to-find internal pockets Go for a bare-bones or full featured setup to this package includes a gear loft to store extra stuff and a footprint to protect the durability of your tent floor Specifications: Capacity to suggested use: 3 person to 3-season Trail weight: 6 lb 5 oz Floor to vestibule area: 41 sq ft to 10 sq ft Dimensions: 93 x 66 x 46 inches Number of poles to freestanding: 2 to yes Doors to windows to vestibules: 2 to 1 to 2 Floor to canopy to fly material: 70-denier PU coated nylon- 70-denier polyester taffeta- 68-denier PU coated polyester Stuff size: 22 x 8 inches

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