Originally Posted by 4ager
Originally Posted by 4ager
There are three of us going on an elk hunt (first rifle season) to Colorado next fall. All three of us are between 5'10" and 6'1", 180-210 pounds.

We're going to be needing a tent with stove capabilities to do a full first season (one week) run at up to 12,000 feet. Yes, I've hunted this area before, and yes, if it's still warm the elk will be that high.

We're looking for a floorless tipi-style or tarp style tent, stove compatible, and lightweight, but with enough room for three guys and their gear for an elk hunt.

Here's the rub: none of us routinely hunt with that many people in the party. Generally, we're solo or occasionally with one other person. This hunt is a once-every-so-many-years type gig. So, one of us will end up with this tent after the hunt and if it could work well for our usual hunts, that'd be perfect.

Suggestions?


Strongly considering a base+tarp+base LBO set up with a stove for this trip based upon the trip needs and the highlighted rub to the whole deal.


My hunting partner and I spent 8 days last year in the base+tarp+base set-up with a stove. It's a great tent, and worked fine for 2 of us. But, I think it would be too small for 3. Even with the 2 of us, we stashed a lot of our gear outside under a tarp. I personally think you need something bigger. I recommend you visit with the SO folks. They are top notch.

Steve