Tents with "livable" vestibules, for Kermit chairs e.t.c. Any ideas? - Page 6

cool dude · 05-30-2008, 12:49 PM

The North Face Fortress 43, 33 and 23 seem to have fairly large vestibules although I have yet to find any reviews anywhere on them.

rider1150gsadv · 05-31-2008, 02:48 PM

The Velo seems to have been replaced with this. It looks like a better design as there is more interior space....
http://www.msrgear.com/tents/moroom3.asp

Still pricey though..

Dan Alexander · 05-31-2008, 03:43 PM

Here's one that won't break the bank like the MSR Velo and that North Face one and if you don't mind fiberglass poles take a look at the other one on the site as it's only $133 and free shipping to US and Canada. It's got potential so I might just try one of these.

http://www.greatadventure.ca/00cart/...idproduct=1151

Lone Rider · 05-31-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Alexander

Here's one that won't break the bank like the MSR Velo and that North Face one and if you don't mind fiberglass poles it's only $133 and free shipping even

http://www.greatadventure.ca/00cart/...idproduct=1151

That's now showing as $170ish Canadian w/alum poles. About $300us..?

Dan Alexander · 05-31-2008, 06:03 PM

Kind of nice for a change after getting beaten to death with the low CDN dollar we had for years

HaChayalBoded · 06-02-2008, 09:08 AM

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276975

PackMule · 06-02-2008, 09:13 AM

Merging with LR's thread for future generations.

noahr · 06-02-2008, 11:31 AM

The fortress is great, saw a few riders with them over in Europe...but that the problem they are not available in North America. Also keep in mind its not freestanding...even without the fly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cool dude

The North Face Fortress 43, 33 and 23 seem to have fairly large vestibules although I have yet to find any reviews anywhere on them.

jet123 · 06-02-2008, 03:16 PM

For NOS, try Wilderness Exchange in Denver...

+1 on Hilleberg - know folks lucky enough to spend MANY nights in them & they just outperform others. $$$ upfront, payoff after that

Bonebag · 06-03-2008, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cool dude

The North Face Fortress 43, 33 and 23 seem to have fairly large vestibules although I have yet to find any reviews anywhere on them.

That thing looks Identical to my Hilleberg

mouthfulloflake · 09-15-2008, 05:30 AM

This is likely too heavy to be a bike tent.

But its my car camping tent.

Ive never seen a larger vestibule on a tent.

You can get several people in this thing.

Its also got GREAT fly coverage for the rain, Ive been very pleased with it.
only 3 poles to set up too, easier than it looks.

but HEAVY.

http://www.trailspace.com/gear/kelty/green-river-6/

Mercury264 · 09-15-2008, 05:39 AM

funny you should show that tent. I was camping the other weekend in my popup and the site next to me had one of those. I really like the idea of having the built-in vestibule to sit in.

I'm sure some could carry it on a bike if needs be.

Dan Alexander · 05-25-2009, 05:17 PM

Just keeping the thread alive

Here's a Eureka from their European site, not listed on the NA one. They sure sell a lot of tents across the pond. This one has a large vestibule and sleeps 2. I really want to try it so see the next post down

http://www.eurekaeurope.com/en/tents...p=3&product=66

Dan Alexander · 05-25-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Alexander

Here's one that won't break the bank like the MSR Velo and that North Face one and if you don't mind fiberglass poles take a look at the other one on the site as it's only $133 and free shipping to US and Canada. It's got potential so I might just try one of these.

http://www.greatadventure.ca/00cart/...idproduct=1151

News flash:

I bought this one and set it up in the house and find the sleeping area a bit too large. The GF says it has to be bigger than this for her to come camping, she want to stand up and it's too much for just me. Great if you're alone and like tons of space but it is really perfect for a couple.

HaChayalBoded · 06-13-2009, 11:14 AM

Here's one by Harley. It's heavy at 12lbs but the packed size is a managable 6.5x22. The nice this about it is that you can leave the vestibule at home as it detaches. Most large vestibule tents use a 1 piece rainfly for the tent and vestibule. If you can get over the Harley logo this looks slick. In the off season I see them sell for $50-$100 on eBay.

05-30-2008, 12:49 PM	#76
cool dude Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Hereford, UK & Chamonix, France Oddometer: 271	North Face Fortress The North Face Fortress 43, 33 and 23 seem to have fairly large vestibules although I have yet to find any reviews anywhere on them.

05-31-2008, 03:43 PM	#78
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,795	Here's one that won't break the bank like the MSR Velo and that North Face one and if you don't mind fiberglass poles take a look at the other one on the site as it's only $133 and free shipping to US and Canada. It's got potential so I might just try one of these. http://www.greatadventure.ca/00cart/...idproduct=1151 __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting Dan Alexander screwed with this post 12-04-2010 at 06:48 PM

05-31-2008, 06:03 PM	#80
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,795	Kind of nice for a change after getting beaten to death with the low CDN dollar we had for years __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting

06-02-2008, 09:08 AM	#81
HaChayalBoded ^OP Brooklyn Bored Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, New York Oddometer: 6,768	http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276975 __________________ Eddie Stuff FS '00 Harley MT 500 '93 Concours, extreme farkle (for sale) '00 Shadow ACE Tourer (for sale) '03 Shadow Sabre (Gone) '90 Honda Hawk GT NT650 (Gone) Lookin' for a (cheap) '95 GSPD Classic I've been stranded in the combat zone I walked through Bedford Stuy alone Even rode my motorcycle in the rain!

06-02-2008, 09:13 AM	#82
PackMule love what you do Joined: Aug 2005 Location: New Hampshah Oddometer: 19,441	Merging with LR's thread for future generations. __________________ Nate in N.E. Yes, I have a Dakar problem -- that there are 50 weeks of the year without Dakar! They don't expect you to finish. That's why it's the Dakar. -- PPiA Get your sweet Pyndon DakARTwork here Pyndon '13

05-31-2008, 02:48 PM	#77
rider1150gsadv € Fl Keys Fishing Guide € Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Keys/Ft Likkertail , USA Oddometer: 5,885	The Velo seems to have been replaced with this. It looks like a better design as there is more interior space.... http://www.msrgear.com/tents/moroom3.asp Still pricey though..

06-02-2008, 03:16 PM	#84
jet123 Using all my gears Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Ft Collins, CO Oddometer: 4,052	For NOS, try Wilderness Exchange in Denver... +1 on Hilleberg - know folks lucky enough to spend MANY nights in them & they just outperform others. $$$ upfront, payoff after that __________________ John http://rerax.net/index.html

09-15-2008, 05:30 AM	#86
mouthfulloflake Not afraid Joined: Aug 2008 Location: N.W. Arkansas Oddometer: 11,422	This is likely too heavy to be a bike tent. But its my car camping tent. Ive never seen a larger vestibule on a tent. You can get several people in this thing. Its also got GREAT fly coverage for the rain, Ive been very pleased with it. only 3 poles to set up too, easier than it looks. but HEAVY. http://www.trailspace.com/gear/kelty/green-river-6/ Attached Images __________________ "A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of explanation." - H. H. Munro (Saki) (1870-1916)

09-15-2008, 05:39 AM	#87
Mercury264 Once you go Triple... Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Masshole Oddometer: 20,490	funny you should show that tent. I was camping the other weekend in my popup and the site next to me had one of those. I really like the idea of having the built-in vestibule to sit in. I'm sure some could carry it on a bike if needs be. __________________ '12 Tiger 800XC '07 TE510 '02 Sprint ST '99 XR650L '99 Speed Triple

05-25-2009, 05:17 PM	#88
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,795	Just keeping the thread alive Here's a Eureka from their European site, not listed on the NA one. They sure sell a lot of tents across the pond. This one has a large vestibule and sleeps 2. I really want to try it so see the next post down http://www.eurekaeurope.com/en/tents...p=3&product=66 __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting Dan Alexander screwed with this post 12-04-2010 at 06:48 PM

06-13-2009, 11:14 AM	#90
HaChayalBoded ^OP Brooklyn Bored Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, New York Oddometer: 6,768	Here's one by Harley. It's heavy at 12lbs but the packed size is a managable 6.5x22. The nice this about it is that you can leave the vestibule at home as it detaches. Most large vestibule tents use a 1 piece rainfly for the tent and vestibule. If you can get over the Harley logo this looks slick. In the off season I see them sell for $50-$100 on eBay. __________________ Eddie Stuff FS '00 Harley MT 500 '93 Concours, extreme farkle (for sale) '00 Shadow ACE Tourer (for sale) '03 Shadow Sabre (Gone) '90 Honda Hawk GT NT650 (Gone) Lookin' for a (cheap) '95 GSPD Classic I've been stranded in the combat zone I walked through Bedford Stuy alone Even rode my motorcycle in the rain!

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