479.00 for that? You can do same thing with a 12.00 tarp. And have a floor for another 8.00 . Geez.
Sometimes your tarp things just ain't the answer. I know I ain't packin 20 bucks of bulky heavy tarps back in on my backpack. At the truck, yeah no issues there...
We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....
479.00 for that? You can do same thing with a 12.00 tarp. And have a floor for another 8.00 . Geez.
Sometimes your tarp things just ain't the answer. I know I ain't packin 20 bucks of bulky heavy tarps back in on my backpack. At the truck, yeah no issues there...
Exactly, big difference between backpacking and setting up a camp. I think some folks confuse the two at times.
Kevin T's six man is running 3lbs ish. That is [bleep] LIGHT!!!
I should say too... besides bulk and weight, I don't want to be cutting new limbs/trees every night.
Some folks just hunt differently and thats what makes the difference as to what products are worth what amount of money to some folks.
ITs not that yours is wrong, but neither is the 500 dollar one.
I mean we backpack at times looking for elk.. and that means that camp goes with us all the time until we find elk... which means sometimes for the whole season, camp is in a different spot every night.
We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....
I don't have a postal scale. I've weighed it on the bathroom scale which measures in .5 lb increments. My 12x16 main tarp weighed 4 lbs. The awning tarp probably weighs 2-2.5 lbs. I use the awning as part of my packing system instead of a traditional backpack pack bag so that weight is a wash with what others may use. My stove weighs about 4 lbs with 8' stove pipe.
Not the lightest, but it works for me. I've been trying to source some silnylon or lightweight PU ripstop, but haven't found what I want at a price that won't have me in the doghouse with the wife.
I don't have a postal scale. I've weighed it on the bathroom scale which measures in .5 lb increments. My 12x16 main tarp weighed 4 lbs. The awning tarp probably weighs 2-2.5 lbs. I use the awning as part of my packing system instead of a traditional backpack pack bag so that weight is a wash with what others may use. My stove weighs about 4 lbs with 8' stove pipe.
Not the lightest, but it works for me. I've been trying to source some silnylon or lightweight PU ripstop, but haven't found what I want at a price that won't have me in the doghouse with the wife.
That's lighter than I thunked. Thanks for the reply. You made the stove?
Here are a couple hastly snaped photos of inside the shelter.
I really need a wider angle lens to show the interior room, but I am sitting in the center in front of the stove with a sleeping bag at my side. There is as much room on the other side, plus room in the rear and lots of room still up front.
The things I miss when I take a 3 week hiatus to bowhunt and chase women
Nicely done Kevin and Ed. You two are costing me money on this for sure. I'm going to have to have one, simple as that. I've got a boatload of tents that are close to what i wanted. This one looks like what I've been after for a while, and its not 900 bucks.
I should say too... besides bulk and weight, I don't want to be cutting new limbs/trees every night.
Some folks just hunt differently and thats what makes the difference as to what products are worth what amount of money to some folks.
ITs not that yours is wrong, but neither is the 500 dollar one.
I mean we backpack at times looking for elk.. and that means that camp goes with us all the time until we find elk... which means sometimes for the whole season, camp is in a different spot every night.
No kidding, try that when your high up in the mountains where the biggest tree is a 1" think alder, they don't make for good tent poles.
We are shipping some of them. They should be going out shortly. Some of it depends on if you have a door with it, or seam sealing service. I've had a production one around for a few days and am very happy with it.
LOL @ you're dog doing tricks trying to get on TV...
On a serious note, you guys got a heck of a good looking shelter here.. I may have to save some coin and try one out next year...I am liking the idea of wood stove heat for special outings more and more...
It almost looks like a mix of the Sawtooth with other goodness. I like the CB and think the price is reasonable. Ed/Kevin can one person sleep on each side? 7 feet tall in the center is nice. Have you guys tested it under snow load and winds? Looks great guys.
CB ? Coyote ? It's actually a Taupe, and I think Ed could explain the differences in color better than I can. I can't say much about the sawtooth comparison, since I've never seen one in person. I can say it's based of a George Tarp, which had been previously tested in wind and snow. We tightened up the pitch, changed some guyout points, changed some angles a bit for more options and stability as well as changed the door, added a sod skirt, storm flap, dedicated vent and added an option for a larger door panel. The pole is the same as our 4 person tipi, which has proven solid
CB ? Coyote ? It's actually a Taupe, and I think Ed could explain the differences in color better than I can. I can't say much about the sawtooth comparison, since I've never seen one in person. I can say it's based of a George Tarp, which had been previously tested in wind and snow. We tightened up the pitch, changed some guyout points, changed some angles a bit for more options and stability as well as changed the door, added a sod skirt, storm flap, dedicated vent and added an option for a larger door panel. The pole is the same as our 4 person tipi, which has proven solid
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