My Tent is Better Than Yours... - Page 2

jx94148 · 03-01-2005, 07:59 PM

Some of the older members around here will remember this picture that I took while standing directly between my tent and that of JefftheMarmot during the 2002 CO4RJ in Ouray. Bears dig me.

I just got this thing so it will take some time for me to get used to how to best use it. As I stated earlier... Regarding cold weather; Some experimentation is being done with the foam/foil truck windshield sunshade things you can buy at AutoZone. The foil is the same as Emergency Spaceblanket material and the foam backing is closed cell, about 1/8th inch thick. This with two fleece blankets might eliminate the need for a sleeping bag alltogether. In the meantime i'll use my Kelty Cayenne +5 degree bag. Is there an echo in here?

Suffocating?!?! Please!! You people make me laugh with your refusal to accept that something new might be better than what you are all used to. Do you suffocate inside your current tent? This is the same material, just a different shape.

The Jury hasn't heard the case yet, please withhold judgment untill all the evidence has been discovered.

Glenn · 03-01-2005, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KING

-29F? Holy macro.

Mine is -5 is that thing gets hot in there when its 10F outside.

-20° F = -29° C. Still plenty of insulation in that bag!

CynicX · 03-01-2005, 08:09 PM

looks interesting, I usually like to sleep on my stomach so I dunno if I could handle it.

Someone mentioned cold air circulating, it doesnt really matter, cold ground cold air since your body heat wont heat up the ground it doesnt matter...just need plenty of insulation like a good sleeping bag....

INsr5runner · 03-01-2005, 08:36 PM

I camp a LOT, and personally have seen lots of people sleep in hammocks! I always thought they looked super comfy!

I dig it dude! I still love my Marmot Equinox though, but that has to be SUCH a space saver!

yeah I was in 5* nights with my bag just DRAPED over me, and laying on my thermarest. that bag is W A R M!

DealMaker · 03-01-2005, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cebby

That's the perfect height for a Bear buffet.

To funny! My post #20 was before I read your post. I wonder how many people think the same thing when they see that hammocktent.

outdoorfever · 03-01-2005, 09:25 PM

i like my tent.

jx94148 · 03-01-2005, 09:58 PM

I'm not knocking tents. There is some quality stuff out there. I'm now a motorcyclist. I ride an ancient 1982 Honda XL250R and plan to ride it on somewhat long distance trips this summer. Every ounce of weight and cubic inch of space ads to the effort I have to put in to get where i'm going. Every minute I spend looking for a suitable flat, level, rock-free and dry campsite is another minute i'm not resting or heading toward the destination.

I'm gearing up for a 1000 mile motorcycle/camping trip in August and everything I bring has to fit on a 23 year old Honda 250. The space/weight thing is the driving force behind the purchase of this hammock. Bring on the rocky slopes, i'll sleep like a baby. , I could sleep on a tennis court or under any remote rural bridge in this thing.

When you throw a leg over a 250cc motorcycle and start a 1000 mile journey, your perspective of the comfortable life changes.

Now I need a line on a pair of surplus Military Aluminum Mermite insluated food cans that I can turn into cheap waterproof moto-luggage.

-Your friend in Colorado, Matt the Rocky Mountain Hillbilly.

Tofer · 03-01-2005, 11:55 PM

my tent is better.. cuz when i get cold i just push the clutch kill button and fire up my 4runner with the heater blasting...

INsr5runner · 03-02-2005, 08:05 AM

Kyle is that the swallow? Marmot has such awesome tents!

uboatcmndr · 03-02-2005, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jx94148

Some of the older members around here will remember this picture that I took while standing directly between my tent and that of JefftheMarmot during the 2002 CO4RJ in Ouray. Bears dig me.

I just got this thing so it will take some time for me to get used to how to best use it. As I stated earlier... Regarding cold weather; Some experimentation is being done with the foam/foil truck windshield sunshade things you can buy at AutoZone. The foil is the same as Emergency Spaceblanket material and the foam backing is closed cell, about 1/8th inch thick. This with two fleece blankets might eliminate the need for a sleeping bag alltogether. In the meantime i'll use my Kelty Cayenne +5 degree bag. Is there an echo in here?

Suffocating?!?! Please!! You people make me laugh with your refusal to accept that something new might be better than what you are all used to. Do you suffocate inside your current tent? This is the same material, just a different shape.

The Jury hasn't heard the case yet, please withhold judgment untill all the evidence has been discovered.

Holy cow! Was that bear comin' after you or just lookin' around?

jx94148 · 03-02-2005, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by uboatcmndr

Holy cow! Was that bear comin' after you or just lookin' around?

That bear is eating my Hersey's and marshmallows that I left out overnight in my drunken CO4RJ stupor. Moments before it was about 6 feet from my tent and rummaging though my food box by the fire ring. Bears like to eat people food, not people.

HaveBlue · 03-02-2005, 11:00 AM

Wow! It's like a nylon burrito for bears!

stevrock · 03-02-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jx94148

Wow, that is amazing. I like seeing wildlife and humans getting along. Just don't piss it off and you'll be ok....

outdoorfever · 03-02-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by INsr5runner

Kyle is that the swallow? Marmot has such awesome tents!

yes it is, great eye. its been an excellent tent so far..only problem is a pole elastic is messed up, but it withstands everything and has great ventilation. had it for 3 yrs.

89macrunner · 03-02-2005, 06:34 PM

i mean yea thats a sweet hammock and all but more importantly...how the hell do you get two people in there?

One More Time · 03-03-2005, 07:52 AM

I think this pic...

looks like your avatar.

switchback · 03-03-2005, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Scofco

I don't know about that...

Sweet tent though!
If there we more trees here, I'd buy one

Dude, I have the same tent only mine is called the Moss Titan. I bought it a few years before MSR bought out Moss. The good news is that MSR kept the key designers from Moss. I have always felt that Moss made the best tents around and that is for sure one of the best true "convertible" tents around. The only thing is that it is bit heavy, but for a truly bombproof setup, you can't go wrong. HUGE vestibule also; big enough for my dog and two packs! Glad to see that MSR did away with those crazy clip things they tried for a year or so and went back to the pole sleeves. Much easier and much, much stronger in high winds. Sweet tent dude!

X-AWDriver · 03-03-2005, 08:35 AM

How about one of those tents that you can hook to the back of your Runner? I wouldn't mind one of those.

jx94148 · 03-04-2005, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 89macrunner

i mean yea thats a sweet hammock and all but more importantly...how the hell do you get two people in there?

That's a good question. I'll reply with a question. How do you get two people and all their gear halfway across the country and back on a 23 year old 250cc dirtbike?

Answer: You don't.

The idea here is lightweight and compact shelter, not a folding LoveShack. That's why God invented Motels.

03-01-2005, 07:59 PM	#26 (permalink)
jx94148 Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,618	Some of the older members around here will remember this picture that I took while standing directly between my tent and that of JefftheMarmot during the 2002 CO4RJ in Ouray. Bears dig me. I just got this thing so it will take some time for me to get used to how to best use it. As I stated earlier... Regarding cold weather; Some experimentation is being done with the foam/foil truck windshield sunshade things you can buy at AutoZone. The foil is the same as Emergency Spaceblanket material and the foam backing is closed cell, about 1/8th inch thick. This with two fleece blankets might eliminate the need for a sleeping bag alltogether. In the meantime i'll use my Kelty Cayenne +5 degree bag. Is there an echo in here? Suffocating?!?! Please!! You people make me laugh with your refusal to accept that something new might be better than what you are all used to. Do you suffocate inside your current tent? This is the same material, just a different shape. The Jury hasn't heard the case yet, please withhold judgment untill all the evidence has been discovered. Last edited by jx94148 : 03-01-2005 at 08:17 PM.

03-01-2005, 08:09 PM	#28 (permalink)
CynicX Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,371	looks interesting, I usually like to sleep on my stomach so I dunno if I could handle it. Someone mentioned cold air circulating, it doesnt really matter, cold ground cold air since your body heat wont heat up the ground it doesnt matter...just need plenty of insulation like a good sleeping bag.... __________________ 06 Subaru WRX

03-01-2005, 08:36 PM	#29 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,152	I camp a LOT, and personally have seen lots of people sleep in hammocks! I always thought they looked super comfy! I dig it dude! I still love my Marmot Equinox though, but that has to be SUCH a space saver! yeah I was in 5* nights with my bag just DRAPED over me, and laying on my thermarest. that bag is W A R M! __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

03-01-2005, 09:25 PM	#31 (permalink)
outdoorfever Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,059	i like my tent. __________________ -Kyle Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE!!

03-01-2005, 11:55 PM	#33 (permalink)
Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,758	my tent is better.. cuz when i get cold i just push the clutch kill button and fire up my 4runner with the heater blasting... __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

03-01-2005, 09:58 PM	#32 (permalink)
jx94148 Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,618	I'm not knocking tents. There is some quality stuff out there. I'm now a motorcyclist. I ride an ancient 1982 Honda XL250R and plan to ride it on somewhat long distance trips this summer. Every ounce of weight and cubic inch of space ads to the effort I have to put in to get where i'm going. Every minute I spend looking for a suitable flat, level, rock-free and dry campsite is another minute i'm not resting or heading toward the destination. I'm gearing up for a 1000 mile motorcycle/camping trip in August and everything I bring has to fit on a 23 year old Honda 250. The space/weight thing is the driving force behind the purchase of this hammock. Bring on the rocky slopes, i'll sleep like a baby. , I could sleep on a tennis court or under any remote rural bridge in this thing. When you throw a leg over a 250cc motorcycle and start a 1000 mile journey, your perspective of the comfortable life changes. Now I need a line on a pair of surplus Military Aluminum Mermite insluated food cans that I can turn into cheap waterproof moto-luggage. -Your friend in Colorado, Matt the Rocky Mountain Hillbilly.

03-02-2005, 08:05 AM	#34 (permalink)
INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,152	Kyle is that the swallow? Marmot has such awesome tents! __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

03-02-2005, 11:00 AM	#37 (permalink)
HaveBlue Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,693	Wow! It's like a nylon burrito for bears! __________________ Alan *1996 Supercharged 4Runner Limited* Hi Altitude 4Lo A 4WD club for Colorado and surrounding states

03-02-2005, 06:34 PM	#40 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,067	i mean yea thats a sweet hammock and all but more importantly...how the hell do you get two people in there? __________________ Daily Driver: 2007 Windsor "The Hour" Fixed Gear 250 miles Crouch Rocket 2005 Felt F80 1100mi (purchased new in Jan 2008) 2006 Mazda3 GT 2000 TRD Tacoma..Bought back and crushed 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 5 speed..sold

03-03-2005, 07:52 AM	#42 (permalink)
One More Time Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 1,082	I think this pic... looks like your avatar.

03-03-2005, 08:35 AM	#44 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,532	How about one of those tents that you can hook to the back of your Runner? I wouldn't mind one of those. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub