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Anonymous
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I have a Light Dimension tent made by Early Winters that is close to 30 years old and the bottom fabric is delaminating and no longer waterproof. I really like the design of the tent (2 hoop poles to make a semi-conical shape, not free standing) as very wind-resistant and light. What are some similar tents made today that I could replace this with? The only tents I found that come close, the Marmot Taku and Garuda Kusala, are no longer made. I would prefer a four-season tent.
Thanks in advance!
Peter
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climbhigher
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Hello Peter,
If you are looking for a solo tent, I believe this matches your design:
How many people do you want it to fit?
Matt
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havebackpackwilltravel
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Sorry, I'd like a 2-person plus gear tent, so the Home Alone is too small.
Peter
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melissa
 | Posted: August 17th, 2010 Edited: August 17th, 2010 | Quote, Reply |
Hi there, It seems like every brand makes one like that. I like the good 'ol:
. There is also the
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as well as a couple of Coleman models. Oh, and the
has lots of space in the vestibule for gear.
Melissa
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havebackpackwilltravel
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All great tents, but none of them are 4 seasons. One tent I found that does work, however, is the Warmlite 2R. Any others?
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marks
 | Posted: August 17th, 2010 Edited: August 17th, 2010 | Quote, Reply |
Hey Peter,
Cool so these are top of the line, true 4-season (mountaineering grade) tents. Both 2 person. If you haven't heard of Bibler that is Black Diamond's tent line.
Both are single wall tents.
I've been in both tents. Now in the past 30 years the definition of 4-season has changed some. 4 season is almost exclusively used for mountaineering (extremely strong / simple / few or no "windows", extreme wind tolerance and very expensive). They won't be appropriate for anything other than Denali etc.
Todays top of the line "3 person tents" are appropriate for light snow and wind plus they come with the added benefit of dual walls and greatly increased breathability.
So I'm not trying to talk you out of a 4 season tent. I'm just stressing that they can be quite the expensive 1 trick pony (but mandatory for mountaineering).
Let me know if you have any follow up questions.
Also this is a 3 person tent which is one of the most popular basecamp tents on the market (you'll often see these at the base of Everest):
Hope this helps,
Mark
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