From what I heard…Gossamer Gear has excellent service with Grant and Glen running the show. Im unfamiliar with who I believed to be named Henry Shire the guy who is in charge over at Tarptent.
Regardless, I am considering the Squall Classic from Gossamer or one of the following Tarptents: Squall 2, Double Rainbow, Cloundburst 2, or Rainshadow 2.
Which do you like and why?
How do they hand from a durability standpoint (this is most important)?
Will they stand strong on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and/or the Contiential Divide Trail in windy and stormy conditions while also keeping me and my partner dry? On a side note, I dont care to stay in shelthers all too often, so this will be my primary sleeping quarters 90% of the time.
Can I pay either of the companies an extra amount of money to seam seal their tent(s) for me?
I noticed that the Squall Classic is almost $75 more than all of the Tarp Tents, in there an important reason behind this?
