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2 person tent only 16.5 lbs trail weight!

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Jun 25, 2020 at 5:27 pm #3654697

Dena Kelley
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@eagleriverdee
Locale: Eagle River, Alaska

This one cracked me up. I clicked on the ad because I’d never seen an insulated tent design and thought it was an interesting concept. But I started laughing when I saw that the 2 person design is 16.5 lbs “trail weight”. I think some tent manufacturers just need to be honest that their tent is for backyard camping or car camping only. Additionally- NOT WATERPROOF! I just thought someone else here might like a chuckle. https://www.cruaoutdoors.com/products/crua-cocoon-maxx-insulated-tent?fbclid=IwAR1PWUB-Awn-ARtWZW12YjOpkXn04F3L95K2BQLCKnlP-ESr_hks-GKb5NQ

Jun 26, 2020 at 1:07 am #3654736

Roger Caffin
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@rcaffin
Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

Wonderful!
And only 198019 mm wide! Impressive.
The length, at 2.032 m, is far too short though.

Hum … no ventilation either, although it looks as though it should seal up real tight. But then, who needs fresh air anyhow?

But glowing reviews on the web …

Cheers

Jun 26, 2020 at 9:26 am #3654765

Russ W
BPL Member

@gatome83
Locale: Southeastern US

An Ultralight sweat lodge!

Jun 28, 2020 at 8:26 pm #3655223

Eric Blumensaadt
BPL Member

@danepacker
Locale: Mojave Desert

Yeah, with a door that instantly admits rain or snow when opened.

How ducedly clever!
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