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Bibler

I used to think my Bibler was the best tent out there until...I just got a quote of $500 to replace the floor

Bibler has NO in house service, they referred me to Rainy Pass for the repair.

I have had my tent for more than 10 years...but the tent is still in GREAT shape other than the floor is wearing thin and is no longer water tight. If it was out of warranty and a year old the cost would be the same. OUCH! when you spend that kind of $$ on a tent.

I'm now looking to a different mfg for my next tent.

Just a heads up for those interested in a Bibler/Black Diamond tent.

Stuff2C said:

I used to think my Bibler was the best tent out there until...I just got a quote of $500 to replace the floor

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That's a drag. My Northface Bigfrog had a pole break after 10+ years of service which tore the fly. I sent it back to them, they sent me a post card with a charge for the fly repair. I think that it was less than $50. I made a quick call to them letting them know that the fly tore when the pole broke. They said to ignore the bill sorry.

scbmwrider said:

That's a drag. My Northface Bigfrog had a pole break after 10+ years of service which tore the fly. I sent it back to them, they sent me a post card with a charge for the fly repair. I think that it was less than $50. I made a quick call to them letting them know that the fly tore when the pole broke. They said to ignore the bill sorry.

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Believe me I wasn't looking for a freebie. But $500 was a SHOCK!!! I guess when BlackDiamond bought the company they went offshore with the mfg of the Bibler brand tent.

I'm now lookiing @ a mountain hardwear tent. I called them and they have a full in house repair facility and quoted me $80 +- depending on the tent to replace the floor. And nice folks to boot!

If you are looking at a tent make the call and find out about the repair facility. It could save you some $$$ later if you need them.

Stuff2C said:

I'm now lookiing @ a mountain hardwear tent. I called them and they have a full in house repair facility and quoted me $80 +- depending on the tent to replace the floor. And nice folks to boot!

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Mt Hardwear good if you don't do anything before the RA you can check out out HammerHead 3

proctor said:

can anyone suggest a good two man tent, that is compact to carry and easy to put up.

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Remember, a 2 "man" tent is really for one person, with gear. If you are doing 2 Up traveling, get a 3 person tent.

I got a Eureka Pinnacle Pass 3XTA, packs small (under 7" by 21", compared to 6" x18" for the 2XTA), spacious, and 2 people with gear fit pretty good. Also stayed dry through 24 hours of relentless Ernesto rain at the Finger Lakes rally last year.

http://www.eurekatent.com/pinnaclepass3xta.asp


Excellent $150 tent.

scbmwrider said:

Mt Hardwear good if you don't do anything before the RA you can check out out HammerHead 3

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I was looking at the MH Trango 3.1

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Product.aspx?top=3&prod=267&cat=25&viewAll=False

If my tent leaks, I'm like a spoiled child, I pack my stuff and head for the house or hotel...wet camping SUCKS.

I am gooing to miss the easy setup of a single wall tent. Unfortunately Bibler is now out of the running for my replacement. If I can keep water from under it the "toddtex" is still doing a great job.

I figured I'd try to find a seemstress that may be able/willing to put a new floor in it for me.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/sm-eureka-apollo-2-tent--pi-2212134.html

I found this one at Dick's Sporting Goods.. 2 person tent, but packs up small enough to fit easily into a sidecase.

Stuff2C said:

I was looking at the MH Trango 3.1

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Product.aspx?top=3&prod=267&cat=25&viewAll=False

If my tent leaks, I'm like a spoiled child, I pack my stuff and head for the house or hotel...wet camping SUCKS.

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I agree that water inside your tent sucks. We have been VERY happy with thew Hammerhead 3, room to put a Queen size air matress and our gear. Good venting, a pluss in the SE, and DRY inside. We often use a "space blanket" under the tent to protect the floor.