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Jwalche
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Jun 25, 2017
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How is a 6 lbs tent even considered a lightweight backpacking tent?
ArielBiMBa
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Jun 25, 2017
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JwalcheIt's not considered very lightweight, and this is why it's on "Outdoors" and not "Ultralight" category. That said, a weight of 2.4kg (i.e. the UL version) for a 3 people real 4-season (hopefully) tent is pretty good IMO.
DannyMilks
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Jun 26, 2017
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JwalcheYep, a little over 5lbs for a 3-person mountaineering tent with a vestibule is outstanding. At less than 2 lbs per person, that's UL even for not-mountaineering. Even if one considers it a roomy 2-person tent, that's about 2.7lbs per person, which is still fantastic.
Jwalche
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Jun 26, 2017
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DannyMilksA cheap Chinese 3 person backpacking tent I have is 4 lbs. That's lightweight. A 3 person Cuben tent that weighs 1.5 lbs is UL.
Jwalche
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Jun 26, 2017
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ArielBiMBaTrue. But the maker's name and their “Though, in theory, there is no material that weighs nothing, we dream of developing weightless equipment.” seemed sillly
GLXLRE
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Mar 25, 2018
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JwalcheThis tents meant for more serious weather. Take a look at how the poles cross each other and how they extend into the vestibule. 3 season backpacking tent and a 4 season tent have different standards for weather protection, hence UL in terms for a more weather ready tent.
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