Gimme Shelter
Exped (Outdoor Research)
www.outdoorresearch.com
(888) 4-ORGEAR
2-3 person
8.5 lbs
$399
Andromeda > Exped (Outdoor Research)
Take the time to set this one up in the yard before the trip. Exped has explored new terrain when it comes to tent/fly integration. This two- to three-person tent actually hangs from the fly, and the whole unit can be set up at once, keeping the inner tent dry even when it's raining. The inner tent seems small compared to the overall area of the fly, but the large fly/vestibule can be used on its own or as a very roomy addendum to the tent in which to cook, play cards, or organize gear out of the weather. Exped has really paid attention to the details when it comes to accessories, too. My only complaint is that when the unit is all battened down, the interior is dark and windowless. The Andromeda is as solid as it is revolutionary.
> Setup: 4 Stormworthiness: 5 Livability: 4 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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