Not alot of experience... I just bought a goLite Shangri la 5. I'm 6'3" and the length of the Shangri la 3 was just a bit short considering the tapered walls/condensation,etc.
$350 inc free floor[which I won't use much] on Campsaver.com

Campsaver is the only site I saw which has the footprints of these GoLites. Seriously considered the Vertex 5 but the Catenary design more tapered walls gave it a slightly less workable footprint for my needs. As mentioned above, this will hhelp with wind and probably less flapping but I needed the space.

The weight of the Mtn Hdw. Kiva killed it for me. The Sierra Designs Origami-cheap $180- may also be worth a look.


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