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This sounds like a good lead-in for Helen2Wheels packing philosophy. Check out her site, lots of good info there.
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MarkF said:[/I've heard that about Walmart, Home Depot and a few others. That what looks like the same product is actually made cheaper. Might be true, might be urban legend and could also be becuae the big chains buy in bulk at huge discounts. Maybe the manufactures dump their sub-par products in bulk.]
BradfordBenn said:Yes, I can and I usually set mine up before I set up the tent, that way other people will help with setting up the tent.
Actually a visit to REI or Cabela's or any sporting goods store is a good start. The one plus I will give you about getting "backpacking" or "hiking" tents is that they pack well. I know that I can fit my three person tent in the left saddlebag of my RT with the ground cloth, and a stove and coffee pot.
knary said:What Brad said. REI, for example, has some excellent tents that pack light and small and are a bargain to boot (if you consider <$200 a bargain).
einnar said:/BUMP....
To continue this great thread. I'm also searching for a tent, but am curious how all of you load the tent on. I'm assuming crosswise on the pilon, or in a saddlebag for the smaller tents, but I'm curious. Also, I keep seeing reference to Helen2Wheels packing system. How many of you have it? Also, which bags did you get, and in what sizes? I tried to send her an email asking a few questions, but got no response.
Thats what I do on my R1100R. Got the H2W bag after almost loosing a tent in the slippery nylon bag once. The material and loops on the H2W bag prevent it slipping off. Use a couple of straps and not bungies. I also stay away from snap buckles as they can unbuckle too easily. She is probably on the road selling at rallies. Leave an email and someone will get back to you.einnar said:Also, I keep seeing reference to Helen2Wheels packing system. How many of you have it? Also, which bags did you get, and in what sizes? I tried to send her an email asking a few questions, but got no response.
I prefer the 2 bag method. Stuff that I want to keep dry - sleeping bag, pillow, thermarest go in a waterproof bag. Stuff that may already be wet - tent, fly, ground cloth go in another bag, not water tight. That's the H2W method.BradfordBenn said:I purchased a boat bag, waterproof bag really, from the local sporting goods store and strap it across the seat. All of my camping gear goes into that bag. I only have one bag that has all the necessary parts to setup camp.
WillieP said:I have owned the same Eureka Timberline tent for 25 years. I have camped in this tent in some of the worst weather imaginable. On one occation this tent withstood a 60 mph wind and rain and kept everything completely dry. The Timberline is a fantastic tent.
Im intrested in the Micro Zoid
http://www.msrcorp.com/tents/microzoid.asp
I want quick easy setup with minimal parts. Any thoughts ?