mplutodh1 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Anyone got an Integral Designs MK3? I'm back and forth between the MK3 and the BD Eldorado. I like the MK3 more from specs and reading but still have questions. Hoping someone has photos of it packed up - is it really 20" x 7" packed? that seems big for such a compact tent. Would love to hear thoughts on the tent, durability, ease of setup, size, etc - photos are always helpful as I've not seen one in person yet. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSky Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I haven't owned an MK3 but have been in one a few times. In response to your questions...it is super easy to set up, design is excellent--way more comfortable than the Eldorado in my opinion and the venting system is relatively effective. I personally think the MK3 is among the best in it's class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 DPS is selling a MK1 on the yard sale forum. I know it is different but the price is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robpatterson5 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I liked it when I had one, downsized to a Bibler I-Tent, but liked the vestibule on the Mk3 better. Overall I liked the Mk3 better, but its a two-man tent with a bit of room for gear, three people would be quite tight - even with the space of the vestibule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I noticed you are in Sammamish, I am in Issaquuah. If you want to swing by and take a look at my MKI which is for sale you can see for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplutodh1 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks all - I did see the post by DPS and was debating it. I go back and forth. I've got a few 3 season tents that work OK for typical backpacking outings but are not suitable for snow camping or heavy rain. Nor are they light enough I want to haul them on summit climbs. That said - a single with gear room and enough room so I don't end up with with a wet foot box is ideal. The MK3 looked decent due to it's compact size for a larger 2 person tent but not insanely heavy for a solo. DPS - I'll probably email you and see if you're around and still have it to take a peek. Might be what I am looking for. I've seen the RAB summit bivy at Marmot in Bellevue and it's too stinkin' small for me for that price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplutodh1 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) Well bummer - Pro Lite only has Blue left in the MK3. Curious if anyone knows anything about the ID MK Yukon - it says 3 Season but I'm not getting why.... So I'm torn between: BD Eldorado ID MK3 ID MK Yukon Edited January 2, 2012 by mplutodh1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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