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PostedJan 28, 2015 at 10:34 pm

Hey,

Looking at buying my first ultra light tent. Currently I have a MEC lightfield tent, it's a 4 season tent spec'd at 132.62oz 90.55in L x 54.33in W.
http://www.mec.ca/product/5027-669/mec-lightfield-2-tent/

I'm in Canada so id like to have a 3+ season tent that can handle some snow + the winds one would find in Iceland/ Europe.

I have seriously considered TarpTents Scarp2 however just looking at sizing and price points… the cloudburst or rainshadow appear to be better choices. Can either handle snow/highwind/bugs?

Thanks!
Chris

EndoftheTrail BPL Member
PostedJan 28, 2015 at 10:50 pm

Also take a look at the Tarptent Rainbow. I would pick this over the longish tents for 3+ season wind and snow. Not a show stopper, but the longish tarptents, you will want to be more careful about pointing the foot end toward the wind and not get hit broadside. But we know how the winds can change throughout the night…

PostedJan 28, 2015 at 11:06 pm

Hey Ben,

Should've mentioned i am looking for a 2+ person tent!

PostedJan 29, 2015 at 12:13 am

Hi Chris,
By 2+ do you mean a double with some more shoulder room , one for occasional 3 person use or one for two adults and a dog …?
franco@tarptent

PostedJan 29, 2015 at 12:29 am

Hey Franco,

a 2 person with some extra room would be fantastic. My exped UL9 comes in at 26" wide and my buddys is similar maybe 22'?

Makes something like the lightfield or scarp2 pretty tight.

PostedJan 29, 2015 at 2:57 am

Both the Cloudburst 3 and the RS2 are designed to take 3x 20" mats without overlapping.
The Scarp 2 was designed for 2 person and can take 2x 25" wide mats,so a bit more than your two mats.
Here is one with 3×20" mats inside :
Scarp 2 3 mats

PostedJan 29, 2015 at 7:27 pm

I'm thinking we are leaning towards the cloudburst3 with the extra pole and liner. It should come in under the Scarp2 for weight, little more affordable, and the extra room to keep bags inside if it gets gnarly.

Would you be confident with the tunnel design in unprotected high wind area?

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