New tents

[Soonerlongbow]

Haven't gotten this tent yet but got to see it at a local military trade show this summer. Looks really awesome and packs so small it's unreal!

 http://litefighter.com/

[bigbadjon]

I just watched the short video they have on youtube. It looks pretty sweet for an ultra light shelter. Any idea on the price point?

[Soonerlongbow]

I think it was bout 250+-. It came in several colors from ACU, MARPET, OD and Coyote Tan.

[John Whitaker]

I know it's double the price and doesn't come in those colors but it offers twice the space and a pound less in your pack.
 http://www.rei.com/product/843624/easton-mountain-products-kilo-3p-tent

[PeteA]

Been looking at hammock shelters recently. Man they pack small and light.  No frames. Usually come in 3 pieces, hammock, bug net, and a tarp. All in a 175 to 200 dollar piece point.

[ChuckC]

If you do the hammock thing.  Learn from me.  Set it up and try to sleep in your back yard first, during warm weather.  Use a rope or flat strap tether with tie loops to attach it to the tree such that the rope is tight, the hammock links into loops in the rope, keeping a roof line above you.  bug net ties to the rope.  Tarp goes on top of the rope.  Make certain you keep the hammock somwhat level or you will shift in the night.   I kept ending up with feet sticking out the top past the ties.  Make certain the hammock is large enough for this. .  not just a superlight, but smaller lounge thing.  I really recommend a larger than you think you needed tarp.  Mine is way larger, not square, (from Sportsmans Warehouse) and provided lots of protection for both me and my gear (on the ground).  Pay some heed to the fact that you will have no loft (sleeping bag) beneath you unless you come up with an alternative way.  Some have created a way to strap or hook a wool or polarfleece body sized pad BENEATH the hammock, so you do not compress it during sleep.
You can get by well with a blanket on top, not needing a full bag.

Then, get ready for some pretty comfy sleeping.
ChuckC

[SKITCH]

I just picked up one of the Cabela XPG Ultralight tents in the 2 man version for going out solo.  Pretty good tent....just a bit heavier than the one you listed but ALOT more room and a lot of good reviews. Sets up VERY easily. AND, it got a "killer deal" rating in last years Backpacker magazine.  

  XPG Ultra light Tent

[Bob B.]

Skitch,

I have used my XPG 2 man as a solo shelter for many years.  Each year I go to north western canada for solo canoe adventures.  I have been in storms where mature living trees snap like match sticks ... my tent is still going strong, no leaks or tears, easy set up, light and strong.  This summer I did 32 days in woodland Caribou Provintial Park.  That country is about as wild as it gets.  The tent was in thunder storms and high winds about 20 of the 32 days.  It is a great tent.  I hope you get as much use out of yours as I have gotten out of mine.  

   

Bob.

[Daz]

I'm trying to understand the benefit of this tent.
If it is for a drive-in/horse pack in camp, why not get a bigger tent and enjoy the space?

If it is for true backpack hunting, there are several lighter bombproof tents available in the same price range. 4.5 lbs isn't even close to 'ultra-light' for a one man tent.
The ability to put it on a cot is negated by the question of "Do you really pack a cot backpacking?".  

[Joeabowhunter]

quote:Originally posted by Daz:
I'm trying to understand the benefit of this tent.
If it is for a drive-in/horse pack in camp, why not get a bigger tent and enjoy the space?

If it is for true backpack hunting, there are several lighter bombproof tents available in the same price range. 4.5 lbs isn't even close to 'ultra-light' for a one man tent.
The ability to put it on a cot is negated by the question of "Do you really pack a cot backpacking?".       exactly!