Kevin:
I believe that your gear is well built. This tent looks like a good way to combine lightweight and high volume. It looks flimsy (Sorry but that's the best descriptor that I can come up with. I mean no disrespect) However, looks can be deceiving. Have one of these tents endured a really good wind storm yet?
KC
Hi KC
We have had it in 50 plus winds, and while we would never consider it a tipi in wind, it really did fine. I officially say it's good in 30 MPH which it has been in several times. We have also had it in 18 inches of unmaintained snow in which it did fine, but at 20 inches we had a pole problem, however the tent itself was fine. It was a big mountain snow dump on it.
In testing, we had it up for a 2 months in varied weather with no issue. We have had testers use it on llama based elk hunt in wyoming, I used it several days in southern AZ on a coues hunt. It's also been on a couple winter / deep snow trips as well.
In other words, we feel it holds its own. It isn't a canvass tent by any means, but it also has a lot of advantages over canvas like weight, packability, ability to store briefly wet etc.
From my perspective, I would not hesitate to use it anytime it fit well into my plans.
Thanks
Kevin
