Posted by: Paul
eeny, meeny, miny, moe - 09/13/09 11:04 PM
So, I'm looking for a new 2-person tent. My criteria, not necessarily in order of importance:
1) bugproof
2) poles attach to fly so fly can be set up first or fly & tent simultaneously, and fly can be used separately for non-buggy times or places
3) fly should come down pretty much to the ground, at least in vestibule area, so as to protect gear from splash.
4) plenty of headroom
5) light weight
After looking around some, I find myself gravitating towards 2 tents; Tarptent Scarp 2 and Big Sky Revolution 2.
They are very close to the same weight (assuming aluminum poles for the Revolution, and the 3-season configuration of the Scarp). The Revolution's fly comes right down to the ground, while the Scarp's fly stops a few inches above the ground. The Scarp looks to have more interior space; floor space looks pretty similar. I've heard many good things about Tarptent quality and customer service; The reviews I have read on Backpackgeartest of Big Sky tents give me the impression they are well made, but I have read horror stories about delivery times on their tents.
Anyone have strong opinions about either of these two tents, or suggestions on others I may have missed? I have looked at Hillebergs, by the way, but the Nallo 2, which would be the closest thing in their lineup, looks to be effectively less roomy due to the shallow slope at the foot of the tent. Unfortuantely I can't get my hands on any of them without buying, since no store in my area (SF bay area) stocks any of them, AFAIK.
1) bugproof
2) poles attach to fly so fly can be set up first or fly & tent simultaneously, and fly can be used separately for non-buggy times or places
3) fly should come down pretty much to the ground, at least in vestibule area, so as to protect gear from splash.
4) plenty of headroom
5) light weight
After looking around some, I find myself gravitating towards 2 tents; Tarptent Scarp 2 and Big Sky Revolution 2.
They are very close to the same weight (assuming aluminum poles for the Revolution, and the 3-season configuration of the Scarp). The Revolution's fly comes right down to the ground, while the Scarp's fly stops a few inches above the ground. The Scarp looks to have more interior space; floor space looks pretty similar. I've heard many good things about Tarptent quality and customer service; The reviews I have read on Backpackgeartest of Big Sky tents give me the impression they are well made, but I have read horror stories about delivery times on their tents.
Anyone have strong opinions about either of these two tents, or suggestions on others I may have missed? I have looked at Hillebergs, by the way, but the Nallo 2, which would be the closest thing in their lineup, looks to be effectively less roomy due to the shallow slope at the foot of the tent. Unfortuantely I can't get my hands on any of them without buying, since no store in my area (SF bay area) stocks any of them, AFAIK.