Anyon own a Trekkertent?

You could once again ask those questions on Trek_lite…

http://www.trek-lite.com/index.php?threads/trekkertents.240/

Looks quite like a TarpTent Pro Trail, but the length and width dimensions aren’t listed. Pro Trail listed as 42″ W  x 107″ L. And one must also consider the Pound Sterling/Dollar exchange rate (currently $1.23) and possible shipping/tax costs,

One thing that caught my attention was the corner staking arrangement. Personally I would prefer that of the Pro Trail because it offers more flexibility for placing stakes in our rocky Northeast terrain.

I have a Stealth 1.5. I like it. I got a couple of the heavier options (40D sil, zippered back door). Communication with Peter was great, order time was pretty well on the nose. When I got the tent, the first thing I noticed was that the tent was a little “waxy” feeling. I don’t have any tents with 40D sil, so that may or may not be normal, but it seemed to attract a lot of dust and dirt on my trip  (to the Wind River Range). The other initial thing was that the directions for set-up were off a bit; the pole lengths prescribed on the sheet weren’t even close. Once I figured that out and made adjustments to the poles, it set up pretty easy. Craftsmanship, stitching, etc. was solid as well.

As for how it performed …

• The conditions were pretty ideal for most of my hike, so I can’t speak to how it holds up in crazy rain or snow. But we did have some strong winds and it performed well.
• Set-up’s pretty easy once you do it a couple times
• Inside inner space seems right for a 1.5 man tent. Without the inner (which I used every night, but obviously isn’t necessary most of the time), it’s a freaking palace.
• Getting in and out the front entrance with a pole in the middle takes a little getting used to, but it wasn’t that much of a pain.
• I’d recommend ordering the back zippered door to help with condensation. It adds minimal weight, but it helps a lot.

I like it enough that I’m thinking of pricing out a 30D version of just the tarp (since i already have the inner) if he’ll do it. So, again, it’s not perfect, but nothing else is either.

jt

Update… actually TrekkerTent does show the floor width (widest part) in one of the diagrams

1400mm is 55 inches which is pretty darn good, assuming one doesn’t have a problem with or can ‘work around’ the diminishing head and shoulder volume higher up.

I’d recommend ordering the back zippered door to help with condensation. It adds minimal weight, but it helps a lot

Thanks for the rest of your reply. This comment struck me – is airflow significantly poor without the extra zipper, even if you have the front open?

And one must also consider the Pound Sterling/Dollar exchange rate (currently $1.23) and possible shipping/tax costs,

One thing that caught my attention was the corner staking arrangement. Personally I would prefer that of the Pro Trail because it offers more flexibility for placing stakes in our rocky Northeast terrain.

The former is much of a muchness when importing to NZ :) but good point on the latter. Being double walled is a nice advantage for my conditions (if only for the fact it’s easier to keep the inner dry on pack down).

“Thanks for the rest of your reply. This comment struck me – is airflow significantly poor without the extra zipper, even if you have the front open?”

I don’t think it’s significantly poor at all. But being in the SE states, I’ll do all I can to help with it.

In Wyoming, I had no problem with the door zipped. Had a little condensation in Kentucky when I kept it closed, but I think the conditions (warm day, cool night, humid air) were ripe for it. I’m a sucker for options, too. :)

just note that with a solid inner you can get significant condensation, more so than a mesh inner …

i have a stealth 1 and if you are going with a solid inner i would get the stealth 2 you are thinking about … the extra space in the inner would be useful as long as youre not worried about the footprint size

the mesh inner is useful though as the solid inner is really too warm for anything over 5-10C or so

i also asked mark to use #5 zippers and keep the metal tabs on em … makes em easier to pull and the zippers will last longer

;)

I won’t be going with a solid inner:) And the footprint is already really small, so I’m not stressed. Good weight for a 2p shelter that I’ll primarily use a 1p (with the odd 2p trip here or there).

I don’t think it’s significantly poor at all. But being in the SE states, I’ll do all I can to help with it.

Yeah gotcha. It’s not exactly a pricey option either. Might add nice versatility when pitching low as well.

As a point of debate, I wonder how people feel this compares to YMGs Cirriform DW? The cirriform is 10oz heavier for a 2p, and the internal dimensions are a bit more cramped (although potentially more usable due to the way the bathtub pulls out). But people rave about YMGs build quality, and the lack of an 8 week lead time + shipping is appealing. Perhaps the YMG is a little less wind worthy?

And if your thinking cirreform there is also the echo 2 from hyperlight mountain gear. V similar to the cirriform. Both look exceptional. Not used hyperlight but Gen at Yama Mou tain Gear is very responsive. I like that.

Paul

Yeah, I’ve appreciated Gen’s communication.

The Echo looks really nice, but quite out of my price range unfortunately

The Edge tent was posted on MYOG several years ago.
Note: http://www.trekkertent.com/home/home/7-stealth-2.html

I’ve got the silnylon Stealth 1 with the extra zippered back door and at 23 oz it has been great for my needs in Southern Cali and Utah. (Comes in at 14 oz w/o bug mesh.) Handles any wind and rain I’ve had to deal with. If you’re not using the inner mesh, the back door can be opened up and you can configure the tent like a tarp. Very well made and very versatile.