GoLite Shangri-La 3 Nest Review

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(More customer reviews)Horrible tent. Not a four season!...thought this would be great...light, intuitive design and GoLite seems cool right? Absolutely wrong!
I used it twice, two nights and the tent ripped. The walls started getting tiny holes in them that will let in water. After only two nights! When I emailed customer service asking if this is normal, I got a three line email response; send it back or fix it yourself. Again, I responded and asked Greta Oberschmidt, their North American Assistant Sales Manager, if the tent was supposed to be delicate as I had found it to be...I received another smug email saying `what do you want from us' and informing me that I would be unable to see the microscopic holes (quoting my email) in the tent...unbelievably uncool!
I am completely at a loss as to the customer service and their Shangri-La 3 product.
Go with another company, there are tons out there that would stand by their product and their customers. GoLite is not one of them. I will not recommend them or their products.


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The no-see-um mesh and lightweight coated floor of the GoLite Shangri-La 3 Nest turn your Shangri-La 3 Shelter into a bug-proof, 4-season tent. This inner component piece fits inside the Shangri-La 3 Shelter, providing bug-beating, wet-ground comfort year round. The Shangri-La 3 Nest's mesh walls and door allow for open-air stargazing, while the PU-coated nylon floor prevents soggy campsites from seeping into your pleasant dreams.Product Features
Material: [Fly] None; [Walls] 20D no-see-um mesh; [Floor] 3000mm PU-coated nylon
Freestanding: No
Poles: None
Pole Material:
Doors: 1
Clip / Sleeve: N/A
Floor Space: 4ft 9in (144cm) / side, 55sq ft (5.11sq m)
Interior Height: 5ft 5in (167cm)
Vestibule Space: N/A
Packed Size: Not listed
Seam Sealed: No
Ventilation: Mesh
Weight: 2lb 5oz (1050g)
Recommended Use: Summer fastpacking, 4-season camping component system
Country of Origin: China

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Vaude Power Odyssee 2 Persons Tent, Orange Review

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(More customer reviews)The big difference between this tent and most that you can buy in the US is that it pitches fly-sheet-first. So instead of pitching the inner tent and then throwing the fly sheet over it, if needed, you pitch the outer tent and then raise the inner tent inside it.
I have had both types of tent and I have to admit that this is the style for me.
The down side to these tents is that if you want to keep the bugs out then you have to pitch the whole tent, you can't just have the inner. So fair weather campers in California are going to hate this.
The up side to this tent is that you can pitch it without getting your gear and your tent all soaking wet.
In the event that you need to pitch or strike the tent in the wet you can deal with your gear and your inner tent under cover. An anecdote may help: I was walking in the north west of Scotland in early October. As I approached my camping spot near Arisaig the heavens opened. Reaching my site I dropped my pack on the ground, pulled the tent off the top, unrolled it into four parts (pegs, poles, inner and outer). I always roll the groundsheet around the rest, so I had unrolled that on the ground. Without unfolding it I wrapped it over my pack and put the pegs on top. Now all my gear and the non-waterproof part of the tent were under cover. I unfolded the outer over the pile of gear and stuck the poles in. I now had a waterproof enclosure over my gear. I grabbed a few pegs to secure the outer corners and dived inside. I could now take off my rain gear and finish pitching the tent in the dry. In the morning it was still raining, but I was able to get everything except the outer tent packed in the dry before I took it down.
So for me this is the tent to have. If you camp in the majority of this continent, where getting wet during pitching and striking is likely, then you should seriously consider this tent or another with external poles.
As an added benefit, the poles don't run on the outer and the inner doesn't touch the outer, so there's less wear and greater longevity for the outer and the condensation doesn't transfer to the inner in cool weather.
For this specific tent, I find it very good. Build quality is great and there's adequate ventilation. It's not too heavy to carry, though it is a significant item. I recommend it over all the inner-first style tents.

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The Power Odyssee now with a Powerframe construction for even simpler set up and improved wind stability.Capacity: 2 persons; Weight: 2050 / 2460 g (min/max), 4 lb 8 oz / 5 lb 7 oz (min/max); Fly/wp: 40 D Polyamid Ripstop 240 T siliconized on both sides 3000 mm; Innertent: 30 D Polyester Ripstop 285 T; Floor/wp: 40 D Polyamid Ripstop 240 T laminated 10,000 mm; Stuff Sack: 55 x 16 cm / 22 x 6 in; Poles: Al 7001 T6; 9.0 mm; Pegs: 10; Guylines: 4.

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Black Diamond Oasis 3-Person Tent (Marigold & Gray) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used this tent over the course of two seasons (so more than a dozen times) and it lives up the the BD name. This tent is rock solid. Don't listen to bad reviews from people who don't know how to set up a tent. Use your guylines correctly and this tent performs!

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The lightest, strongest double-wall tent Black Diamond makes, the three-person Oasis is the optimal shelter for gram-counting backpackers and climbers. The Oasis has double doors on both the tent and integrated vestibule, providing easy entry/exit and access to all of your gear. Built with a 360-degree-view mesh upper and a nylon ripstop lower perimeter for privacy, the Oasis has excellent ventilation without feeling too open to the prying eyes of others. For major weight savings the tents can be set up with only the fly and optional ground cloth.

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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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Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL 3 - Three Person Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)Great ventilation... I was able to stay inside the tent with an open rainfly (shaded) at 90 degrees. That gossamer mesh tent body means no condensation to contend with, and great views on clear nights. I was also very impressed with the weight... light enough to tempt an ultralight backpacker. We stayed dry throughout a 9 hour downpour, too! The down side (and its a big one, in my opinion) is that the tent body itself is very delicate (natch, being all mesh). Staking the tent down with the edges taut resulted in "runs" in the mesh netting in various areas. I didn't really stretch the tent incredibly taut, just snug, but it resulted in several little 1/2" runs scattered throught the tent canopy and upper sides. Stake the tent loosely (or not at all) and stake the fly taught and you should be fine, I think. However, if you're camping in windy conditions this could be a problem.

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Sleep in while a cool, gentle wind caresses your face when you backpack with the Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL3 Tent. This lightweight three-person, three-season tent features mesh walls for maximum ventilation. When a storm threatens, put on the waterproof rain fly to stay dry. A vestibule at each door provides room for your backpacks and wet rain gear. Set up this tent with its eco-friendly tent poles, which tent-pole-making company DAC made with as few toxins as possible in order to reduce its air and water pollution.Product Features
Material: [Body] Nylon and nylon mesh; [floor] silicone-treated nylon ripstop with PU coating; [fly] silicone-treated nylon ripstop with PU coating
Freestanding: Yes
Poles:
Pole Material: DAC Featherlite NSL
Doors: 2 D-shaped
Clip / Sleeve: Clip
Floor Space: [l x w] 90 x 70in (228.6 x 178cm); [area] 44sq ft (4.1sq m)
Interior Height: 44in (112cm)
Vestibule Space: 62 x 81-90in (157.5 x 205.7-228.6cm); [area] 22sq ft (2sq m)
Seam Sealed: Yes
Bathtub Floor: Yes
Ventilation: Mesh tent body, vented fly
Packed Size: 8 x 22in (20.3 x 56cm)
Weight: 5lb (2268g)
Recommended Use: 3-Season backpacking
Warranty: Limited lifetime
Country of Origin: China

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Black Diamond Skylight Tent 3-Person 3-Season Review

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(More customer reviews)This tent has a very nice design, and is very light. It stands strong in moderate winds and rain. I would have rated it 4.5 stars if it wasn't for the seams that are not taped or factory sealed. For a tent in this price range I would have expected a tent ready to use out of the box.
I use it mostly in sea kayak trips, along with a Golite Hex 3.

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The amazingly versatile Black Diamond Skylight 3-Person 3-Season Tent is equally at home in pouring west coast rain or sweltering desert heat. This tent so impressed the editors at Outside Magazine that they gave it the 2006 Gear of the Year Award. When the weather assures a tent-bound day, the EPIC canopy fabric fights off the water and provides excellent breathability. Stash your packs under the vestibule to keep them dry while you play cards inside. When the weather is so hot that you're afraid of melting, pull back the attached fly to expose the mesh half canopy of the Black Diamond Skylight Tent. This ability to drastically adjust ventilation makes the Skylight and excellent choice for nearly any weather short of winter storms.Product Features
Material: EPIC with SilNylon floor and mesh section
Freestanding: Yes
Poles: 3
Pole Material: DAC aluminum poles
Doors: 1
Clip/ Sleeve: Internal
Floor Space: 88 x 69in (224 x 175cm), 36.6sq ft (3.4sq m)
Interior Height: 42in (107cm)
Vestibule Space: 10sq feet (.93sq m)
Seam Sealed: No
Bathtub Floor: Yes
Ventilation: Half of the tent is mesh
Packed Size: 7 x 12in (18 x 30cm)
Weight: 4lb 2oz (1.88kg)
Recommended Use: Ultralight camping in variable climates
Warranty: 1 Year
Country of Origin: China

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Nemo Equipment Losi 3-Person Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased my Nemo Losi 3P for for $325 from HumbleOutdoors, it came with a free footprint.
By adding only one extra pound of weight, NEMO increased the interior from 32 to 50 sq ft. I love the Losi 3P pole configuration which provides super strength and almost vertical walls for max usable interior space. Two people can move around in this tent, definitely worth the extra pound.

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Chaos 3 Tent - 3 Person by Alps Mountaineering Review

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(More customer reviews)This tent was everything i hoped it would be. i did not intend to test it out the way i did on it's first outing... I read the reviews and even set up several tents in a local store before deciding on the catalyst 3 (Chaos 3) tent from ALPS. i took it out on an over night backpacking trip this weekend and man did i test it out. the downpour started at about 2am and it did not let up until i was home on my couch at 12 in the afternoon. my wife and i were dry and warm the entire night and in the morning i took the tent down inside of the dry safety of the rain fly and the footprint, I did not get wet until i had to take down the rain-fly! however by that time i had packed EVERYTHING else and only had to deal with the fly and footprint. i would say that this tent was the single best piece of equipment i have bought for my wife, dog and i to go backpacking with yet. it sets up in under 5 minutes including staking it out and weighs only 5-6 pounds which i think is fine for a 3 person tent that KEEPS YOU DRY regardless of the storm outside. we got over 1.5 inches in a few hours and this might as well have been a boat at some points during the night. the tent dries quick once you get it hung-up in your garage and feels roomy inside with a 30lbs dog my 5'7" wife and a 6'2" me together with her 65L pack and my 80L pack.
Muddy boots never went inside due to the good sized vestibules that housed our boots dry and out of the rain all night and head lights kept up in the gear loft meant that we never wondered where to find a light.
If you are looking for a mid-light weight 3 person tent for 2 (3 people in this tent would be VERY cozy....) then you should buy this immediately if one person carries the poles and footprint and the other the tent and the fly the divided weight is really great. and for the size, comfort and Especially the rainproof performance, this tent cannot be beat.

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220236 Features: Protect yourself and your companions from the weather with the urethane-coated floor and fly that are seam sealed for improved water proofness; fly is UV resistant Stay out of the weather and keep gear dry in the 22 square feet of room in the 2 vestibules Strip weight with the 7000 series aluminum poles that can be easily assembled with the included pole clips Get improved ventilation through the mesh roof vents and mesh door panels Stabilize the tent in poor weather with the extra guy-outs Mesh storage pocket and tent bag Specifications: Capacity to suggested use: 3 person to 3-season Trail weight: 6 lb 4 oz Floor to vestibule area: 41 sq ft to 22 sq ft Dimensions: 66 x 90 x 44 inches Number of poles to freestanding: 2 to yes Doors to windows to vestibules: 2 to 0 to 2 Floor to canopy to fly material: 75-denier polyester taffeta to 75-denier polyester taffeta to 75-denier polyester taffeta Stuff size: 7 x 24 inches

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