Mountain Hardwear Spire 2 ?

[rhyang]

Spire 2 - lighter than the EV2, separate vestibules, double-wall, two doors, billed as suitable for "winter / mountaineering" use. Thoughts ? Anyone actually seen / used one ?

[Araglas]

I'm also thinking about buying a Spire 2.

 

I like the separate vestibules, double-wall, and two doors.

[Alpaholic]

I've used one. Definitely bomber construction. Two doors are nice. That said, single wall is nice too and the EV2 is a fantastic tent (you pay for it). There was just a thread on this. Look back in this forum a little ways.

 

Short story (and my oppinion only): Both tents are great and will stand up to alot. I prefer the EV2 for single wall, tight footprint and overall schnazzyness.

 

How 'bout a bibler or one of the new lightweight singlewall BD tents? People have used them in some gnarly conditions...It depends on what you're looking for and how much comfort you're willing to give up.

[rbw1966]

I noticed that you can get the ID MK2 again. Anyone tossed down the coin for one?

[billbob]

Unsolicited tent story:

I had a Trango 3.1 4-season tent until losing it to the winds one dark and gloomy night last month (see Lost and Found forum). It had 5 poles, double wall, good stuff but... the second time out we pitched on a ridge about 9200' on Mt Hood. Winds picked up throught the night, reaching estimated 50mph with gusts hitting 60+. Around dawn two poles broke, tearing the fly to shreds. MH repaired and replaced under warranty, no worries, they were surprised to see the failure. Now that it's gone, I sure don't miss lugging 11lbs of double wall tent up and down. Light is right, for me. Seems like once the winds get to 60+, very few tents are going to remain standing w/o the inhabitants leaning all night against the windward walls rather than sleeping. I'm now learning all about building snow caves. Good luck to you.