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Guys what do u think. Assuming u have a good bag, tents are both watertight and take the wind well?? Do I need a 4 season? Are the worth the extra weight? Thanks, be safe all. Spence
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Archery or 4th Rifle Season?
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Fall in the high country is highly unpredictable. I've hunted at 8K in the 80's and waaay below freezing. A 3 season can get a bit uncomfortable below freezing. A 4 season can get a bit too warm when it's 80, but you can open the windows.
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I grew up in Colorado, and did lots of backpacking, mountain climbing, and backcountry skiing combined with winter camping. I've never owned, or even been in, a 4 season tent. 8000 feet in Colorado is getting just above the foothills; you'll have about 2000 feet to timberline from there. Camp where you're sheltered from the winds and a 3 season tent is plenty. If you camp in the trees look up when picking a tent site - dead/dying trees are called "widow makers" for a reason; they can fall in even moderate winds.
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i have only a limited amount of time in the high country since i have only hunted in colorado since 1984. but i have had a 3 season tent come down around my ears in the first season in the middle of the night from snow load. camped in the trees too and it made no difference to the amount of snow. i use 4 season tents or a tipi now.
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Rifle season, sounds like I need a 4 season just in case. Thanks Spence
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Go with a TIPI or pyramid, and you can handle and be comfortable in all seasons.
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If you're not packing in and weight is not an issue, then the 4 season is the way to go then you don't have to worry about the weather, along with the later rifle season comes the chance of worse weather and heavy snows.
Packing in during archery season, the 3 season would be the better choice.
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I had a hard time with the same decision and haven't tried my choice out yet but I did research for about a month. What I came up with was a Marmot Grid 2P.
It is a 4 season tent that can be pitched in the rain and not get the inside wet. The weight is not much more than a 3 season, about 4 ounces depending on the tent.
Check it out, it received good reviews and will hold up to a snow load and serious rain. Don't get caught in bad gear when it can be prevented.
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