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stefan
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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Location: somewhere
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| Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:03 am Post subject: |
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Brian in SLC wrote:
Favorite current tent is a BD Lighthouse...
hey brian,
what are your thoughts about the lighthouse vs. the hilight.
i have been considering getting one of these for a little bit, here. i tend to go for the smaller packing (6"x12" for lighthouse and 6"x9" highlight) and lighter weight (3lb3oz lighthouse and 2lb10oz for hilight). though increased space is nice, and i like the 2-pole design a little better. |
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Brian in SLC
Joined: 01 Aug 2006
Posts: 447
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| Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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stefan wrote: Brian in SLC wrote:
Favorite current tent is a BD Lighthouse...
what are your thoughts about the lighthouse vs. the hilight.
i have been considering getting one of these for a little bit, here. i tend to go for the smaller packing (6"x12" for lighthouse and 6"x9" highlight) and lighter weight (3lb3oz lighthouse and 2lb10oz for hilight). though increased space is nice, and i like the 2-pole design a little better.
Depends on how tall you are, maybe. The lighthouse ilooks like its more based on the older Bibler Eldorado foot print, whilst the hilight looks like an I tent foot print. So, a bit shorter (87" v 82"). From experience, I know I don't fit in an I tent very well (6'1"). My feet hit the end and if its cold out, they tend to get cold.
For a solo rig, would be nice. For two sub 6 foot folk, who didn't mind being cozy, would be nice.
Go downstairs at the retail store and crawl in one! Really only about a half pound difference. The bulk is so low on these rigs, you can really get your pack size down too. All adds up.
Was kinda surprised how well mine did in a light rain the other weekend in the Wind Rivers. No leakage.
And, I really like the side opening. Crawled over my partner in the middle of the night to use the outside facilities, and, didn't even wake them up.
-Brian in SLC |
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Scott Card
Joined: 07 Dec 2005
Posts: 1409
Location: Provo, Utah
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| Does anyone have any experience with the four man 4-season Cabelas XPG tent? It is 13 lbs 1 oz. |
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mtreker
Joined: 08 Oct 2006
Posts: 23
Location: Salt Lake City
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| Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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| It depends on where your going? the trango is 100% water proof due to the fly. The EV is not, it is designed for high alt. low percip. |
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