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    ROBERT TANGEN
    Spectator

    @robertm2s

    Locale: Lake Tahoe

    The 1 lb, 6 oz Cuben fiber Rocket tent disappeared for awhile from the Brooks Range web site, and now the pix is back, and they mention it again, but it is not shown in the area where you can order it. It has now shown up on mountaingear.com, but is sold out? Maybe they signed an exclusive marketing agreement, but the supplier has none for either selling site?
    The Rocket has a functional, integrated, non-removable vestibule, unlike the BD Firstlight, the ID Wedge, or either of the Rab eVent tents. It is designed for the high mountains, not the Georgia pines, but it does have 3 vents. Use poles you would bring anyway for the 1 ½ pounds, or use some or all of the poles they send along for a bit more weight. (I have no affiliation) $655.00

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    Ceph Lotus
    BPL Member

    @cephalotus

    Locale: California
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    Ken Nguyen
    BPL Member

    @ninjapuppet

    Locale: B-Town


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    #1781271
    Jolly Green Giant
    BPL Member

    @regultr

    Locale: www.jolly-green-giant.blogspot.com

    Just buy the better American-made option…

    http://jolly-green-giant.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-cuben-shelter.html

    #1781283
    Franco Darioli
    Spectator

    @franco

    Locale: Gauche, CU.

    Just buy the better American-made option…

    Those two shelters have absolutely nothing in common so I cannot see how one would substitute for the other.
    Franco

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    David Ure
    Member

    @familyguy

    I would agree with Franco. The shape and guyout points of the Rocket would definitely mean better wind performance, not to mention the focus on 4 season performance. Not sure the Lightheart is designed for that.

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