[philmont] Suggest a tent

Looks like a great tent.

Can anyone recommend a site where there is an overview of tent choices.

It would be interesting and useful to see what overall choices are
available.

Joe Jansen
JAJansenJr@gmail.com
Philmont 1965; 1978

On 5/7/07, Donald S. Roberts <donald@hummellawfirm.com> wrote:
>
> *From:* Michelle S
> > I'm sure everybody has a favorite tent to take to Philmont. Nephew is
> > going to Philmont in Aug, 2008 with a Council contingent. In order to
> > avoid a huge amount of money going out all at once I'm trying to buy
> > him gear a piece at a time.
>
> Bear in mind the Philmont tents are perfectly acceptable. They do take
> a lot of stakes, and you have to bring your own. However, take a look at
> the Alps Mountaineering Zepher 2 from their scout price list.
>
> See http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/ALPSMountaineeringZephyr.htm
> for the specs on the tent, a fairly lightweight free standing two person.
>
> Retail price is $145, but the scout price at www.scoutdirect.com is
> $80, an outstanding value for a backpacking tent, even when you add
> shipping.
>
> I have several Alps tents, sleeping bags and backpacks. Not the top of
> the
> line but not the bottom of the line either. When ordered from the
> scoutdirect
> price list, the Alps stuff is an outstanding value for the money.
>
> For something with a little more room, look at the Taurus 2 ($79
> scoutdirect).
> I have one of those, slept in it this weekend at conclave (and many other
> places).
> Great value for the money. A bit heavier, but for two people not bad.
>
> I've been quite satisfied with their gear and their customer service for
> some
> years now.
>
> Regards
> Don Roberts
> Treks 03, 05, 08, PTC 02
> Fullerton, CA
>
>
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Received on Mon May 7 18:29:57 2007