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    Alex Wallace
    BPL Member

    @feetfirst

    Locale: Sierra Nevada North

    I happened across a recent IG post by SlingFin saying that they’re testing a new pyramid tent, the Cinder Cone, on a Tour Divide bikepacking trip and if it passes the test, they’ll offer it later this summer. Only one pic – no specific details.  They did note in the comments that they plan on releasing a mesh inner for it.

    #3813537
    Paul S
    BPL Member

    @pula58

    We’ve been very pleased with their shelters. Looking forward to finding our more about this pyramid tent from them.

    #3813682
    Joey G
    BPL Member

    @joey-green

    I want

    #3813703
    Chris K
    BPL Member

    @cmkannen-2-2

    I wonder if it will have…

    • Peak vents (looks like it, up there on the sides);
    • A typical square footprint, or something with more aspects (ie, how close will we get to the word “cone”)?

    And does anyone know what that line running corner to corner on the ground would be for?

    EDIT: Reviewing the IG post comments it is in fact a 9′ x 9′ square with a 6′ peak.

    #3813707
    JCH
    BPL Member

    @pastyj-2-2

    And does anyone know what that line running corner to corner on the ground would be for?

    Just guessing, but could it be a way to judge the placement of those 2 corner stakes to get a symmetrical stakeout?

    #3814022
    Kevin M
    BPL Member

    @scottish_kev

    I wonder if it will have…

    Peak vents (looks like it, up there on the sides);

    Seems to have two of their “through vents” I’m sure they call them, if you look at the video for the Slingfin Crossbow you can see more info on how this style of vent works (around the 4 minute mark).

    YouTube video

    #3815492
    SlingFin Tim
    BPL Member

    @mrs-dash

    Hey folks! Sorry I missed this thread- my google alert let me down. I have the answers you seek!

    Happy to report I survived the Tour Divide and the Cinder Cone passed the test with flying colors.

    Yes, it will be a 9′ x 9′ square, and JCH is absolutely right- the diagonal cord positions the opposite corners at the proper distance, to avoid the dreaded “rhombus” during setup. That’s the trickiest part of setting up a square mid, and this system eases the setup process significantly.

    Two high drawstring thru-vents and one large low vent/window.

    We received our shipment of Cinder Cones from the factory last week. I just finished shooting photos of it for our website, and once they’re edited we’ll get it up on the site, hopefully next week.

    A full mesh insert for the mid with a sewn-in tub floor will be available later this fall (development took a bit longer for the insert).

    Min weight (mid only) is 1lb 11oz.

    Happy to answer any more questions. I’ll post all the details on the SlingFin website next week!

    #3815494
    Alex Wallace
    BPL Member

    @feetfirst

    Locale: Sierra Nevada North

    Thanks, Tim. Congrats on completing the Tour Divide!

    #3816083
    SlingFin Tim
    BPL Member

    @mrs-dash

    Thanks, Alex!! It was quite an adventure!

    Just wanted to let you all know that the Cinder Cone is up on our website. I’m waiting on some stock photos from ALUULA before I do our “hard launch” with email newsletters etc. but the tent is in stock and all of the technical details are posted!

    #3818968
    MJPDX
    BPL Member

    @mj97

    Quick report to share that my buddy and I used my new Cinder Cone to take our pups up to the Green Lakes in the Three Sisters Wilderness this week. After climbing South Sister, we were pummeled by hail, rain, cold, and wind all afternoon and throughout the night. I’m pleased to report that the Cinder Cone held up great! No seam sealing needed, resisted wind forces admirably, kept us 5+ degrees warmer than the ambient temps, and still managed to ventilate much of the inevitable condensation from the four of us due to its ingenious venting. I took a leap of faith and sold my beloved HMG Ultamid 4 to buy this beauty, and I have to say, it feels like an upgrade!

    #3818974
    Eli
    BPL Member

    @patchessobo

    Locale: Canyon Country

    Looks good! What do you think of the vents? Do the little details really improve overall ease of pitching vs. any old silnylon pyramid?

    #3819099
    SlingFin Tim
    BPL Member

    @mrs-dash

    Woohoo!! Love to hear that! Glad you had a great trip! I still haven’t gotten up South Sister, it’s been on my list since I passed the Sisters on the PCT a decade ago…

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