Just to note that PU coating is heavier and definitely not superior in water resistance to high quality silicone impregnated nylon. My experience with PU coating has been that it deteriorates with age and eventually gets quite odoriforous and/or flakes off.

I have a 10 year old Tarptent Squall 2 that sheds even hard rain just fine, despite its age. When I had a PU coated tent from Sierra Designs, the coating started flaking at 7-8 years.

As mentioned, with your budget I'd look for used gear.


Edited by OregonMouse (01/05/15 10:30 PM)
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