[philmont] Suggest a tent

Shane wrote:

I cannot recommend the Alps tents for Philmont. Our Troop purchased 15 Alps
tents as Troop gear 3 months ago. In two campouts, EVERY tent has bent
poles. These tents have all been properly pitched, staked, and guyed
(checked by myself and other experienced leaders). One campout had
sustained winds of 20mph (gusts to 30mph). By the end of that campout, all
poles were bent. I have camped at Philmont where my Kestrel read gusts of
80mph. My Gunnison stood those winds well with no damage. I am not sure
the Alps will do the same if the pole quality is the same.

I personally have three Alps tents, and our Scoutmaster has three as well.
All of these tents have performed extremely well. During a Scout show, we
had large gateway setup in our spot with a mock camp site, and the winds
picked up to the point where our 12' gateway fell directly onto my Alps
tent. The only damage was one bent pole. I still use this tent and bent
pole on all of our campouts and backpacking trips. It has been to Philmont
twice, and performed outstanding, even in 2004 during the torrential rains
and wind.

I know opinions vary about every piece of equipment, but the price and
customer service at Alps Mountaineering make it my first choice for tents
and backpacks.

YIS,

David Wheeler

Committee Chairman

Troop 50, Bonham, TX

Philmont '04 & '06

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Received on Mon May 7 20:58:03 2007