Looking for a review of tents for cooler weather

[Ethesis]

Ok. I keep finding reviews like this one:

https://backpackinglight.com/nemo-eq...p-tent-review/

they are great, but I’m looking for a 2 Person tent that doesn’t let the air stream through and no one talks about that. When it is cold, some tents vent a lot more than others.

I have one that is great for cool and warm weather but I’d like to find something more suitable d to February/March backpacking.

[Tipi Walter]

I'm not a fan of mesh tents or mesh inner tents that cannot be sealed with a solid canopy, most especially for cold weather camping.

The tendency for the last decade plus is to make these style tents.

[Ethesis]

This is what I have: https://www.mountainhardwear.com/gho...t-1650851.html

with the way the rain fly sets up on the back the venting is great. But there isn’t really a way to stop it.

Tent is for sale just about everywhere for about $300.

Anyway. Hope that explains what I’m looking for.

[Ethesis]

I'm not a fan of mesh tents or mesh inner tents that cannot be sealed with a solid canopy, most especially for cold weather camping.

The tendency for the last decade plus is to make these style tents.

exactly. I love them for warmer weather. But when it drops below 40 degrees on the way to freezing and bow? Not so much.

Which is is why I was looking for advice.

[Tipi Walter]

exactly. I love them for warmer weather. But when it drops below 40 degrees on the way to freezing and bow? Not so much.

Which is is why I was looking for advice.

I would start with some research on 4 season tents, most esp double wall tents.

[Ethesis]

I would start with some research on 4 season tents, most esp double wall tents.

I have, but they are heavier than snot. My REI half dome does well enough for that kind of weather but I was hoping for something lighter. I’ve used the half dome below freezing, and even hiked a section or two with it, but I’ve moved on to lighter tents and would like not to move back.

I want something as warm warm as a half dome, but lighter. Something that I can limit the venting to that amount would be great.

It is just hard to look at tents and figure figure out how they vent. Even set up in the store.

[Tipi Walter]

I have, but they are heavier than snot. My REI half dome does well enough for that kind of weather but I was hoping for something lighter. I’ve used the half dome below freezing, and even hiked a section or two with it, but I’ve moved on to lighter tents and would like not to move back.

I want something as warm warm as a half dome, but lighter. Something that I can limit the venting to that amount would be great.

It is just hard to look at tents and figure figure out how they vent. Even set up in the store.

I have to say that the majority of winter tents I see are 3 season tents with the unsealable mesh. The main reason is because generally 4 season tents are as you say heavier. And realistically speaking 3 season tents work fine in most winter situations.

[The Cleaner]

I've found that my TarpTent Moment Double Wall works well. It's not too expensive or heavy even with the extra crossing pole. They have some new tents with more room and not too heavy.IMG_0953.JPG

[Venchka]

I've found that my TarpTent Moment Double Wall works well. It's not too expensive or heavy even with the extra crossing pole. They have some new tents with more room and not too heavy.IMG_0953.JPG

...and furthermore,
Henry sells mostly solid inner inner tent bodies for his double wall models. I purchased the StratoSpire 1 last year with the partial solid inner tent. I couldn’t be happier. It only added about 2 ounces. No problem with drafts around my head. Condensation on the fly does not drip on me. When insects aren’t a problem, the inner stays in the car.
Wayne

[Gambit McCrae]

May want to check out the Black Diamond Awhenee tent(spelling) I did a gear review on one of these and I found that when it was all zipped up to be quite air tight, for a tent.

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[Venchka]

I missed the 2 person requirement. Everything I said about the StratoSpire1 applies to the StratosSpire2. Slightly heavier of course.
TarpTent also offers the Scarp 2 for above treeline real winter use. Look for YouTube videos from the UK. Those folks camp in crap weather year round.
Wayne

[Venchka]

Here you go. Winter in Scotland. You may need translation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB_ACNnu1BY

Wayne

[Ethesis]

Thank You for the advice. I’ll refine my looking.

Thanks again.

[Venchka]

Real winter. North Carolina. Hilleberg is your friend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD5WIqPvgMI

Wayne

[Venchka]

Thank You for the advice. I’ll refine my looking.

Thanks again.

You're welcome. I just realized that we're neighbors.
Good luck!
Wayne

[TwoSpirits]

Check out Big Sky International, specifically their Chinook model.

[Leo L.]

I ended up ordering an Exped Venus 2 Extreme for winter use:
http://www.exped.com/germany/de/prod...reme-mossgreen
Its a bit on the heavy side, but honestly I don't trust those lighweight 3-seasons tents to withstand a true winter storm.

This new tent will arrive tomorrow and hopefully I can give it a first try through the weekend.

[nsherry61]

MSR's new Access line of tents designed for ultra-light ski touring fit the bill of light and 4 season will fabric instead of mesh inners.

[soumodeler]

Be sure to check out the TarpTent Scarp 2 with the solid inner. I think the solid is the default config, and you have to buy the mesh separate. If you need more snow load capacity, you can get the crossing poles to beef it up.

Seriously considering this for my next tent.

Here is a thorough review of it:

https://www.trailgroove.com/forums/t...carp-2-review/

[blw2]

just pile the snow up around the tent into a little berm to choke off the mesh
problem solved