Been looking into a few backpacking tents recently and I figured we needed a tent thread. If anyone has any tent questions or has a favorite they'd like to share post 'em up here.
I've researched and compared a lot of one-man tents for backpacking trips and have zeroed in on the Snugpak Ionosphere...
http://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/tents-shelters/ionosphere
FEATURES
• Flysheet is a lightweight 210t Polyester RipStop with a 5000mm waterproof polyurethane coating
• Inner shelter constructed of 190t Nylon with Polyester Mesh
• 50D Polyester No-See-Um-Mesh
• 190t Nylon PU 5000mm groundsheet
• DAC® Featherlite NSL® anodized poles with pressfit connectors
• All DAC® Poles are made from TH72M aluminum
• 1 Door
• All seams are taped sealed
• Alloy Stakes (14 + 2 Spare Stakes)
• Available in Olive Outer with Black Inner only
DIMENSIONS
• Length - 95" inner tent/ 105" rainfly
• Width - 36" (tent at shoulders) / 40" rainfly
• Head height - 28" at pole
• Foot height - 18" at pole
• Pack Size - 5" x 16.5"
• Pack Weight - 3.4 lbs
It looks like a great, compact option and perfect for what I'm looking for. It'll be mostly for fall and early winter before it gets too cold here in these Tennessee hills. I've seen several cheaper options out there, but have read too many negative reviews about snapped poles, torn walls, and dripping condensation on the knock-offs. I'll likely be ordering the Ionosphere very soon and will follow-up with an initial review as well as a longer term review after some overnight use in the field...
I've researched and compared a lot of one-man tents for backpacking trips and have zeroed in on the Snugpak Ionosphere...
http://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/tents-shelters/ionosphere
The IONOSPHERE™ by Snugpak® is an extremely small and compact 1 person shelter. The IONOSPHERE™ has a very low profile and is great for those looking for a 1 person shelter to keep out of the elements. Just like THE BUNKER™, the SCORPION 3™ and SCORPION2™ the IONOSPHERE™ also too has a 5000mm PU Coated Fly.
The IONOSPHERE™ has a single entry point, No-See-Um-Mesh and all seams are seam taped. A very impressive small compact shelter by anyones standard.
FEATURES
• Flysheet is a lightweight 210t Polyester RipStop with a 5000mm waterproof polyurethane coating
• Inner shelter constructed of 190t Nylon with Polyester Mesh
• 50D Polyester No-See-Um-Mesh
• 190t Nylon PU 5000mm groundsheet
• DAC® Featherlite NSL® anodized poles with pressfit connectors
• All DAC® Poles are made from TH72M aluminum
• 1 Door
• All seams are taped sealed
• Alloy Stakes (14 + 2 Spare Stakes)
• Available in Olive Outer with Black Inner only
DIMENSIONS
• Length - 95" inner tent/ 105" rainfly
• Width - 36" (tent at shoulders) / 40" rainfly
• Head height - 28" at pole
• Foot height - 18" at pole
• Pack Size - 5" x 16.5"
• Pack Weight - 3.4 lbs
It looks like a great, compact option and perfect for what I'm looking for. It'll be mostly for fall and early winter before it gets too cold here in these Tennessee hills. I've seen several cheaper options out there, but have read too many negative reviews about snapped poles, torn walls, and dripping condensation on the knock-offs. I'll likely be ordering the Ionosphere very soon and will follow-up with an initial review as well as a longer term review after some overnight use in the field...