Sierra designs Solomente tent

[John Church]

I’m going back to Aconcagua (to really summit this time)
I’m considering the Solomente or the Mountain Hardwear EV2 tent
Any insight on these 2 beauties?
Thanks

[David Ure]

Hi John,

try this link. Some interesting pics and perspective:

http://www.clubtread.com/sforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9869&SearchTerms=solomente

With respect to the EV2, I have a friend that owns a company in London, England, that takes avid adventurers on climbing and trekking excursions to places like Nepal, Pakistan, etc. He has the fortunate history of summitting Everest in 2002 so I do take some of what he says at face value. His opinion of the EV2 is that it is, quite possibly, the best 2 person expedition tent currently sold. Yes, he owns one and it has followed him up to base camp several times since. Pretty good endorsement in my (limited) opinion.

[EndoftheTrail]

No experience, but the Marmot Alpinist 2P looks good too. There, a trio of lightweight winter tents:

Would be curious to hear any actual experience with these three tents.

[John Church]

Thanks, David—very useful information–just what I wanted.
Happy Holidays
John Church

[John Church]

Thanks, Benjamin—I’ll check it out too.
Happy Holidays
John Church
Make Leeves, Not War

[David Ure]

No problem John. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

By the way, keep us informed of which tent you choose.

[John Church]

I finally decided on the EV2 tent—it should arrive next week, but I won’t be actually using it until Dec/Jan on an upcoming Aconcagua climb.
Thanks again for your advise
John Church

[David Ure]

Great choice. Long wait to use it though….

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