ARBrandon Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hi all, I'm looking to purchase my first 4 season tent. It will be used on alpine climbs or snow camping, as I have a Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 for my backpacking needs. Looking for: 2 person (normal size adults) relatively lightweight sturdy in strong winds under $550 preferable. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Buy this: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1105829/FS_Integral_Designs_MK1_XL_Ten#Post1105829. For what it is, it is a steal. Super light, super strong (K2/Everest/Denali worthy for sure) and comes with a vestibule and extra door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcutter Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Yes, I love that tent. It actually seems to breathe, it's the Toddtex membrane. Bomb proof, really bomb proof, and stupidly easy to set up. Pretty small inside though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) Yes, I love that tent. it's the Toddtex membrane. Todd-Tex is a proprietary PTFE laminate (think Gore-Tex) used in Bibler tents. (i.e. Todd Bibler). This is an Integral Designs tent which typically uses Integral-Tex, another PTFE laminate. This particular tent, according to the seller, is eVent, a lighter, more breathable version. Colin Haley raved about his ID MK1 Lite tent built with eVent, unfortunately they are very hard to find now. I think ID discontinued use of that fabric? Edited June 6, 2013 by DPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcutter Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Apologies for the misinformation, beer & enthusiasm for the wonderful internet & multifaceted communities may have been interfering with play. Good luck on the search for housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARBrandon Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 thanks everyone for the info. i'm still working on making up my mind. fortunately, there is no rush to purchase just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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