Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Backpack Hunting What's the benefit of a tipi....

I don't have to dislike one, to like the other. They both have their place and purposes. And a lot if it is personal preferences.

I really like he room/weight thing of the tipi, and the ability to use a stove. At 55, and 6'3", with a blown L4/5 disc, I'm just not that into crawling around in a small space. When I discovered the lightweight tipi, I loved it right away. I like being able to stand up fully, stretch, move around a little. A lot more space to ride out some crap weather.

A few pics. Great size reference, and pole simplicity comparisons between the 9+ lb Trango-2, and the 5+ lb SO-6 tipi. Both great shelters, both fairly expensive, both proven in just about every situation. But kind of like different religions.