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Sella
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Aug 1, 2018
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Very promising, quite radical design - the rectangular argument is spot on IMO - but then the good impressions come a bit apart with this full-mesh inner...?? A half solid inner gives crucial wind protection as well as keeping the odd insect out, the latter being much rarer and less critical priority( for those of us who hike in alpine locations)...
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Dan Durston
Aug 1, 2018
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SellaHi Sella,
The noseeum mesh should also keep any insects out, but indeed solid fabric inners have some advantages like more wind protection. It's a trade-off between that and the increased air flow and views that the mesh provides. It would be nice to offer both styles of inner eventually, but I can't see that happening any time soon. However, since the fly of the tent can be pitched right down to the ground, unlike many tents, you should be able to block virtually all the wind that way. But yes in very windy or blowing snow conditions a solid fabric inner is nice to have.
The noseeum mesh should also keep any insects out, but indeed solid fabric inners have some advantages like more wind protection. It's a trade-off between that and the increased air flow and views that the mesh provides. It would be nice to offer both styles of inner eventually, but I can't see that happening any time soon. However, since the fly of the tent can be pitched right down to the ground, unlike many tents, you should be able to block virtually all the wind that way. But yes in very windy or blowing snow conditions a solid fabric inner is nice to have.
Unnamedpeaks
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Aug 1, 2018
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dandurstonI really like dislike that my current tent cant pitch flush to the ground, and that was a big selling point for me. If there's that much wind, I won't be worried about condensation...
josepdin
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Aug 1, 2018
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dandurstonHere in Texas we appreciate all the airflow you can give us.
schifferj
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Aug 2, 2018
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SellaI have a great four season tent (Hilleberg Soulo) with a solid interior. In reality, this "four" season tent is actually a" one" season tent (winter) and is uncomfortable (i.e. hot/humid in most other conditions. I hike almost exclusively in alpine conditions and I've not found my mesh tent to be a problem; I just drop the windward side down to the ground.
Sella
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Aug 2, 2018
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schifferjI quite agree that a Hilleberg Soulo is a "4th season" tent only - at over 2kg, quite unsuitable for the other 3 seasons (unless one takes by a donkey) - The X-Mid is a different class shelter (similarly to Tarttents, Zpacks or MLD). Half-solid inners (not full ones!!) are the most versatile design to adapt to the widest range of conditions at a minimal weight penalty. If its not raining or stroming, shelter vestibules are left open anyway to enjoy the sourroundings. Its a really a no-brainer for many UL hikers and mountaineers.
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