minx Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 my dad gave me one for 'graduation'. it'll most likely get fall/winter use up to many days. Debating spending the money and adding the vestibule? Is it worth the weight and money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 no. not unless your gonna spend tons a time in the tent an will be cooking and shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodchester Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 I tend to agree with Lummox...with a rack like that you have to, but seriously. I use mine year round and am usually only in it for weekend trips. If it is that bad out, I'm not out there or I'm on my way out to the car and then to the bar. I suppose if you were using it for longer trips....it would be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainier_Wolfscastle Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 I have an 2 door I-tent and haven't needed a vestibule so far. Although cozy, a hanging stove works really well in this tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Dont bother with the vestibule on weekends it is too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted June 13, 2003 Author Share Posted June 13, 2003 well i was thinking more of stuff upwards of w/e. still thinking it's prolly not worth the weight. only the single door version though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 I have an Eldorado (bigger version of the I-Tent) and a vestibule for it. The door on the vestibule is very awkward because of the curved zip. It's barely extends to the ground too so it keeps the weather off not out. I took it on one long trip (4 wks) but left it behind on the last one (also 4 wks), we only used it on routes not as our main BC tent. I think I'd opt for cooking in the tent provided you don't consider this too hazardous and ditch the vestibule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 I also have a 2-dr Eldorado. I like the vestibule for 2 reasons: I can easily toss my pack in it when it's raining or snowing, but a large trash bag would accomplish the same purpose. Also, I feel I get better ventilation with the vestibule because I can leave one door of the tent unzipped much more when it's raining or snowing. So, when it's all said and done, I think it's a toss up when considering the weight to benefit ration. But, mine came with a vestibule for a sweet low price and I couldn't really pass it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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