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TygerJ

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Anyone have experience packing this size around for a backcountry shelter?

Assessing getting it to use for many uses; family tent, to front country base camp, to hopefully packing it in somewhere with 1-2+ other buddies.
 

j-bow

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It can all be done, and I have done it. It’s an awesome shelter for 3 guys.
I have used it for a family tent for a few years as well. I had a full nest made, just for family camping. It gets a little hot in the summer, not enough ventilation, IMO
Other than that, it’s an awesome shelter
 

FlyGuy

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I’ve not used it but in My opinion, it can be so difficult to find a flat spot big enough in the back country for everyone to sleep comfortably. Front country is usually not a problem. I use tut for a 2 man truck camp, but we usually pack in solo shelters so that each can find a nice flat area to sleep.


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I’ve not used it but in My opinion, it can be so difficult to find a flat spot big enough in the back country for everyone to sleep comfortably. Front country is usually not a problem. I use tut for a 2 man truck camp, but we usually pack in solo shelters so that each can find a nice flat area to sleep.


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I'd agree with Flyguy, I've had trouble finding spots just for my 2 man dome tents before.
 

Clovis

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It isn't the same tipi, but I have packed in a Kifaru 6 man as a late season solo shelter and with family and friends many times in all seasons. It isn't the lightest shelter, and in summer where there are a lot of bugs I prefer a tent with netting and floor, but it hasn't been a big deal to carry either. It has made some really nice backcountry experiences for a lot of people. There may be areas where you can't find enough space to set it up, but I have always managed to make do. If I had it to do over, I would have gone for the 8 man for the extra space at minimal marginal weight penalty.
 

rayporter

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sometimes you must get creative in pitching the larger footprint shelters.

but they are still good to have. an 8 is a palace for 2 and great for 3.
 
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TygerJ

TygerJ

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Thanks all for commenting.

Thinking I’ll pair it with a SXL stove, carbon pole, and line loc extensions.

Can’t decide on the screen doors. Any opinions?
 
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Thanks all for commenting.

Thinking I’ll pair it with a SXL stove, carbon pole, and line loc extensions.

Can’t decide on the screen doors. Any opinions?
Depends where you hunt. I got the screen as I hunt Kansas and Missouri where I live too. A screen is needed there during the early season
 

RockChucker30

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Screens are good for mosquito season, or biting flies. Don't do much for ticks.

8 can make sense to pack for 3 guys, split up as a hot tent you're looking at 3ish lbs per person. Like others have said, going into unknown territory I'd worry about footprint. Going into a couple spots we regularly elk hunt and put in a camp, I'd totally take it.
 
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