I am looking into purchasing a tent. I am going to go with a 3 seasons tent that sleeps 2-3. I have been looking into the North Face Talus 33, what do you all think? With the rain fly on, will it repel all the water?
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I will say yes most definately. I have the RoadRunner 33 tent, (not sure if it's made anymore) but it's really similar in design. It's a tight three man fit, but two people and a dog (in my case) or a small child is perfect. I like my tent a whole lot, and hasn't leaked yet. But make sure you get the footprint for it.
Always helps to seam seal any tent you get...in addition to what is done in the factory!! Have saved even a WalMart tent in my day....
I got a North Face Tent this Summer. It's a Trailhead, slightly bigger than yours you want to get but quality is great. Good Choice.
I would agree. They do cost a little more, but their worth the money I've had mine
for 3 long years and other than a bear ripping the front screen and bending the poles
slightly when he stood on it, I've had no problems.
for 3 long years and other than a bear ripping the front screen and bending the poles
slightly when he stood on it, I've had no problems.
I would agree. They do cost a little more, but their worth the money I've had mine
for 3 long years and other than a bear ripping the front screen and bending the poles
slightly when he stood on it, I've had no problems.
for 3 long years and other than a bear ripping the front screen and bending the poles
slightly when he stood on it, I've had no problems.
I have a North Face Boulder 33 or 44, I forget which one. It has been a great tent over the past few years. The only thing I don't like about it is the time it takes to set it up and take it down, which really isn't that bad compared to others. I still like the tent cot better when I need to sleep only one.
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I own an old North Face tent....like 10 years old. I bought it back before they were bought out by Spalding or something. IMO the North Face does not make tents as well as they used to. I shopped for tents this summer and finally bought a new 3 person 3 season tent from MSR this fall. They are serious tents. You should check out the options from MSR first before you buy anything.
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also Mountain Hardware. http://www.mountainhardwear.com/
we just bought the Atrium 4. very nice design.
Jaime
we just bought the Atrium 4. very nice design.
Jaime
Golden Oliver said:
The new MSR tents made for the military are TOUGH AS NAILS!!! Check them out at www.tacsurv.com or 1.877.535.8774
Good Luck!
Mike
I have not really had much use out of my tent to give much of an opinion. I took it to Acadia, ME for 6-7 days this fall. So far that is it. It is has a lot of features and has solid reviews. I hope to get a lot of use out it this spring and summer. MSR typically has nice quality products.
My own bias for tents is always to buy bigger than the specs. I swear tent manufacturers used munchins to measure people capacity. FWIW my cheapo Eureka has camped on two continnts now without problem
Chris is right. My MSR tent is rated as a 3 person tent. But, it is really a 2 person tent with "some" room to spare. If you are planning on using the tent as a car camping tent don't be afraid to get a bigger tent. If you are looking for a true backpacking tent...size and weight matter. I would recommend a tent with a roomy vestibule. It is awsome to have a cpvered place for wet/muddy boots or a place to cook when it is raining.
I'd recommend a The North Face tent to anyone. Just like anything you get what you pay for. I have a Mountain 25, Tadpole 23 and a Himalayan 47. There are several things to consider as far as function though when considering a tent. I would personally recommend a free standing 3-4 season convertable with a large vestibule. You just never know when a storm may roll in and a large vestibule for gear and cooking is manditory. Unless you like trekking out in the rain to cook.
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Anyone have any experience with this North Face tent? http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...arentType=index&parentId=cat602107&id=0054652
I hate the fiberglass poles. I know they work fine, but I hate them. They're a pain in the ass to fish through the tent sleeves and I've seen way too many break. I don't even have a tent that uses fiberglass poles, but I carry a fiberglass pole repair kit in my camping shit for others. It sucks to break a pole.
My current tent is an old Remington tent. It's a great tent and has lasted me over 11-years. The "rain fly" sucks, though. It's not even a real rain fly. It's more of a roof. But it's time to go. The floor is starting to rip and the fabric is getting thin.
What I really like about the Remington, though, is the poles. They're aluminum. This is called a Montana Quick Camp pole set-up or Cabin Tent Pole System. I can set this tent up in about 4-5 minutes alone. It's easy to take apart, too.
This tent is on the big side and I wonder how it will hold up to wind. Has anyone had any experience with this tent?
I hate the fiberglass poles. I know they work fine, but I hate them. They're a pain in the ass to fish through the tent sleeves and I've seen way too many break. I don't even have a tent that uses fiberglass poles, but I carry a fiberglass pole repair kit in my camping shit for others. It sucks to break a pole.
My current tent is an old Remington tent. It's a great tent and has lasted me over 11-years. The "rain fly" sucks, though. It's not even a real rain fly. It's more of a roof. But it's time to go. The floor is starting to rip and the fabric is getting thin.
What I really like about the Remington, though, is the poles. They're aluminum. This is called a Montana Quick Camp pole set-up or Cabin Tent Pole System. I can set this tent up in about 4-5 minutes alone. It's easy to take apart, too.
This tent is on the big side and I wonder how it will hold up to wind. Has anyone had any experience with this tent?
I was a *huge* Moss tent fan. Then they moved from Maine to Seattle. Still good, but, was just a bit different. REI had bought them for a bit (or Walrus, or someone).
Then, they were bought by MSR... in MSR's expedition line, their Fury and StormKing are what's left of what used to be Moss' original designs.
I've got a Deltoid (similar to the StormKing) (15-yrs-old) and a Starlet-GT (similar to the Fury) (10-yrs-old), still solid tents.
Then, they were bought by MSR... in MSR's expedition line, their Fury and StormKing are what's left of what used to be Moss' original designs.
I've got a Deltoid (similar to the StormKing) (15-yrs-old) and a Starlet-GT (similar to the Fury) (10-yrs-old), still solid tents.
Yea, I don't have any personal experience with that The North Face tent Dan but generally I hate big floppy fiberglass pole tents like that. They all seem to fold under any significant amount of wind.
If you want a bad ass tent car camping tent... http://www.springbar.com/
They are made locally by Kirkhams Outdoor products. The main downfall IMO is they are big and heavy.
My next tent will be an integral designs tent. www.integraldesigns.com Very, very similar to Bibler but with better ventilation. Fast, light, single wall.
If you want a bad ass tent car camping tent... http://www.springbar.com/
They are made locally by Kirkhams Outdoor products. The main downfall IMO is they are big and heavy.
My next tent will be an integral designs tent. www.integraldesigns.com Very, very similar to Bibler but with better ventilation. Fast, light, single wall.
After several months of researching, cussing, and discussing. I ended up purchasing the Marmot Halo 6 this spring. I?ve been very happy with it so far. Interior measures 10?x10? and it?s about 72? at the peak - tall enough so I can stand up to put on my pants. Aluminum poles and easy breeze set-up/take down. Not ideal for hiking into a campsite. Large and heavy when stashed away. Easy to find in the dark after a few cold ones.
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North Face is nice, but I prefer Kelty.
I have the Snowfall Expedition (14 years old, tons of milage on it) not a single thing wrong with it yet. Aluminum poles, massive front vestibule with cooking vent, small rear vestibule, six interior pockets and gear-loft standard equipment. It has a cinch-feature (to tighten the whole tent up for heavy winds) and 9 guy-line attachments and is said to withstand hurricane force winds and two feet of wet snow.
It's a three-season tent, but summer is not one of them - only two doors for venting. I would prefer a ceiling vent or two, but hey, you can't have everything, right?
Whatever brand you choose, make sure it has all the creature-comforts you want, since a quality tent will last a long time, and they are hard to upgrade.
I have the Snowfall Expedition (14 years old, tons of milage on it) not a single thing wrong with it yet. Aluminum poles, massive front vestibule with cooking vent, small rear vestibule, six interior pockets and gear-loft standard equipment. It has a cinch-feature (to tighten the whole tent up for heavy winds) and 9 guy-line attachments and is said to withstand hurricane force winds and two feet of wet snow.
It's a three-season tent, but summer is not one of them - only two doors for venting. I would prefer a ceiling vent or two, but hey, you can't have everything, right?
Whatever brand you choose, make sure it has all the creature-comforts you want, since a quality tent will last a long time, and they are hard to upgrade.