Loading…
3
My old canvas tent from 1998 finally gave up the ghost in a downpour near Bend
I was on a three day trip and a seam just ripped open, letting in a ton of water and soaking my sleeping bag. It made me realize how much lighter and faster modern tents are to set up, even if they don't have that same heavy feel. What's the most reliable 3-season tent you've used that can actually handle a surprise storm?
3 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In3 Comments
sarah_harris5mo ago
Oh man, that's rough about your old tent. A soaked bag is the worst. Parker's got a point about the full rainfly. Are you mostly doing weekend backpacking trips where every ounce counts, or is car camping more your style? That really changes what "reliable" means.
8
lucas_grant834mo ago
Can I borrow your ten year old tent since my gear is basically held together with duct tape and hope?
3
parkerb655mo ago
My old North Face Stormbreak 2 has seen some real weather in the White Mountains. The key for me is a full coverage rainfly that goes almost to the ground, not those shorter modern designs. What kind of trips are you usually planning with it?
5