TT Hogback

Hogback is a great tent, amazing space for such a low net weight – easily sleeps 4 on standard width mats.

We find entering this tent the same as the SS2 – certainly not cramped or excessively low. Sorry not home this weekend so can't put it up to measure for you.

Hi W.
I have a very long and soporific video on the Hogback, so please do not watch it whilst driving.
Eventually at 7:07 you can see how I get into the Hogback.
(I am giving you the time so you don't need to suffer for the first seven minutes…)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P8zqZnP-bE&list=UU0PuLUKvG7Fxxex5BMVK4vw
For reference I am 5;8" and about 155lbs in that clip.

Franco,

Your video is what precipitated this thread. When I saw you bend down and slink into the Hogback I was surprised. I put the two videos (Hogback and SS2) next to each other and tried as best I could to compare.

It seemed to me you were bending farther to get into the Hogback than you were in the SS2.

Obviously, you can shed the best light on my concern.

Unless you absolutely need the space I'd go for the Scarp 2 and its optional crossing poles which are great for windy weather.

The single Hogback X-ing pole seems to offer little extra protection.

Full Disclosure: I own a Scarp 2 and we've found it spacious for two adults, tight with an added 9 year old.

Thanks Eric, that's a great idea. In my case, I hike in the Adirondacks where it is thickly-vegetated, green and wet. Wind and open terrain are not an issue for me there. Moreover, I won't be using the tent in winter. Any such hikes would be to a lean-to.

Staying dry and having adequate space to keep my pack dry is paramount.

I must admit that I like the 50" height of the Hogback and SS2 as I can't easily glide into the tent like I could in my younger days.

Wi-Wi,

If you get the Hogback you can always rig tie-outs from the X-ing pole attachments to trees for better canopy support. I truly think the tie-outs would give much better support than that single long, wispy X-ing pole.

If you lack a handy tree on one side (doubtful in NY's 'Daks) you can use a 4 ' or 5' stick – W/ a cord down to 2 stake points for stability – to run a tent cord off the Hogback's fly to the stick, around it with a clove hitch and down to the ground to a stake or big rock.