Gimme Shelter
Sierra Designs
www.sierradesigns.com
(800) 635-0461
4 person
11 lbs
$430
Papagayo > Sierra Designs
The true group tent. This bona fide four-person (five in a pinch) unit is a bomber expedition shelter. It's very roomy, with almost vertical walls, lots of headroom, and a full-coverage fly/vestibule. If you have to live through the big storm or have a family to house, this is your baby. It is not an easy, one-person setup, but with four people using it, there should be two available when it comes time to pitch camp. I really like the oval zipper doors, a very reliable and trouble-free design. Also, generous mesh panels provide good ventilation. An optional footprint is also available.
> Setup: 2 Stormworthiness: 5 Livability: 5 Accessories: 4 Durability: 5
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| Posted on Thu Sep24, 2009, 10:30 AM by John |
| I just hate this type of review. Very expensive tents when a 50 dollar coleman will serve just as well. So what if it wears out after a few seasons..but a new one! For a bit better tent you can step up to 150 bucks. 500 bucks for a tent is just robbery!! |
| Posted on Fri Oct 2, 2009, 6:13 PM by Kerry |
| Wow John, I couldn't disagree more. Get caught in a major wind and rain storm or lug that tub of a tent you bought for 50 bucks across a 2500 yard portage and believe me you'll be happy to part with the extra 3 hundred bucks. I bought a Mutha Hubba and spent 16 days in Algonquin in late August. Fantastic tent, plenty of room for me and the missus and we were dry in the worst kind of weather (our paddling mates couldn't say the same.) Trust me, you get what you pay for. And besides isn't it time to stop living in a throwaway culture. The world doesn't need more land fill courtesy of Coleman. |
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