RE: [Philmont]: Philmont Tent

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From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com] On
Behalf Of Donald S. Roberts
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 1:05 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Philmont Tent

Now I'm getting really confused. (so what else is new)

> From: w.keller
> You must be looking at a different tent.
> Here is the weight breakout:
> 10 Stakes and bag: 8 oz.
> Poles and bag: 9 oz.
> Tent and fly: 44 oz.
> This comes to 61 oz or 3.8 pounds. And, I am happy with that weight.

What tent are you talking about? The posters here have been saying the
Philtent weighs six and one half pounds, and apparently the official
Philmont publications say that as well. Are you talking about a philtent?
Does that mean the weight being quoted has been wrong? Also, everyone has
been saying the Philtent takes 14 stakes, so your 10 is different as well.
I'm confused.

If referring to the Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight I mentioned, that is
about the right weight, though I didn't say anything in my post about its
weight.
>
> Actually, my preference is the Hennessy Hammock at 2.5
> pounds, but seems
> there is a fear of abusing the trees (even with their custom straps).

That is strictly a one person, and is of limited use here in So. Cal.
because of the scarcity of trees. Also, it really is hard on the trees. Of
course, my son says the Clip Flashlight is strictly one person :-),
definitely a tent for spooning :-).
>
> Anyway, that's the plan and your weight is off by nearly 2
> pounds! As for
> erecting the tent, you can do it with 2 stakes in a pinch if
> you need to. 8
> is recommended, but that seems to be fewer than the phil tent.
>
Looking at the recently listed photos of the Philtent, I don't see how you
can erect it with 2, and everyone has been saying 14 is recommended.

If the Sierra Designs, then you agree with me and just misread my mail.
Can't see how you can put that up with two, however. I could manage with
four if I really had to, otherwise it would fall down with less.

Stop confusing me, I have a hard enough time getting through my day without
this :-)
Don Roberts

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Received on Mon Apr 21 13:34:26 2003