@djclarky1982 Thanks! I will argue that I think they are very well designed and the Easton poles are rugged and light, and overall its a very good rig. Pricey yes, but that's mostly in the cotton fabric, as light 6 oz tent grade is becoming very rare. Some sewing seam improvements are warranted for sure. Please send me link to your tent tipi rig - I would like to check it out. No end of innovations yet to be discovered! :o)
@RobertMOdell No fees for using public (what we call "Crown" land), for Canadian residents. We can burn as much wood as we want too (as long as no forest fire hazard ban is on in summer). That is one of our great freedoms we have in Canada. Unfortunately non-residents have to pay a set fee per day (its like $10 or something), unless they use the services of an outfitter. But that can be as easy as renting a tent. I feel bad for our US neighbours who have to pay the non-resident fee.
@Wintertrekker Dont forget the 20 days per site then move 100 meters .. and no polyethelene tarps as shelter. ... people can check applicable laws at mnr.gov.on.ca/en/index.html ... and google maps has some decent pics for getting an idea where you may want to go .. dont forget to enable reserves and forestry zones ;)
@0623kaboom That's right, you can't base camp for more than 21 days. I clear out all my gear on the sled when I go home. I cache dead wood poles though, which is fine and legal. Most of the land is all under forestry licences, but there is no restriction for travelling it for residents. Its multiple use. There are some "Green Zones" (check MNR website) where non-Candian residents need permits. Non-green zones are free for non-residents.
@Fooxx24 Chance? Yes. But with proper precautions I see almost no risk. The tent has top tube vents, which IMO should always be open when one retires for the evening if the stove is still running. The door should always be open at the bottom for cold air draw in. see part 2 of this response....
@Fooxx24 Part 2 of response: The stove "wants" to suck in air and send it up the pipe. If the stove starts smoking, you will know very quickly, long before the CO starts to build. However for more safety, I let the stove run out at night and rely on my sleeping system. The softwood I burn is usually ash within 2 hours. The stove really moves air through the system rapidly, and like I say, any back up of air flow, it smokes imeadiately, and you tend to the stove to get it drawing again.
Duane called me last night and we finished the order - I went ahead and got the Med Stove - I think it will do just fine for the temps here in WV. I may be out there in sub 0 deg temps but I am used to no stove at all so anything is an upgrade. My kids will be happy. It should be shipped out right before Christmas - We should have plenty of snow by then to break it in. I will bring my GoPro camera out with us and post some videos ASAP. Thanks for your help.
@Wintertrekker I just sent my order in today. I ended up going with the 3 person EXP Shortwall. Do you think the small stove with the 3" pipe will be ok for that one? I can still change it I just thought that this one would be plenty to keep us warm.
@304danny I think you need the medium stove at a minimum. That's what I use for my older model 8'x11' 3-man expedition (no shortwall, so it has a smaller interior volume than your tent). If you are camping in medium winter cold and don't need a large cooking surface, the medium stove should do it. If you expect deep cold, and/or want a bigger cooking surface, go for the large stove. Both have the 5 inch pipe. Be sure to order the bottom heat reflector accessory. Totally worth it!
Not a fan of these tents at all they seem to be overpriced and badly designed much prefer tentipi ; ) enjoyed your vid though!
djclarky1982 4 weeks ago
@djclarky1982 Thanks! I will argue that I think they are very well designed and the Easton poles are rugged and light, and overall its a very good rig. Pricey yes, but that's mostly in the cotton fabric, as light 6 oz tent grade is becoming very rare. Some sewing seam improvements are warranted for sure. Please send me link to your tent tipi rig - I would like to check it out. No end of innovations yet to be discovered! :o)
Wintertrekker 2 days ago
Do you have to buy a permit to camp in the wild? Any government fees involved at all?
RobertMOdell 1 month ago
@RobertMOdell No fees for using public (what we call "Crown" land), for Canadian residents. We can burn as much wood as we want too (as long as no forest fire hazard ban is on in summer). That is one of our great freedoms we have in Canada. Unfortunately non-residents have to pay a set fee per day (its like $10 or something), unless they use the services of an outfitter. But that can be as easy as renting a tent. I feel bad for our US neighbours who have to pay the non-resident fee.
Wintertrekker 1 month ago
@Wintertrekker Dont forget the 20 days per site then move 100 meters .. and no polyethelene tarps as shelter. ... people can check applicable laws at mnr.gov.on.ca/en/index.html ... and google maps has some decent pics for getting an idea where you may want to go .. dont forget to enable reserves and forestry zones ;)
0623kaboom 3 weeks ago in playlist More videos from Wintertrekker
@0623kaboom That's right, you can't base camp for more than 21 days. I clear out all my gear on the sled when I go home. I cache dead wood poles though, which is fine and legal. Most of the land is all under forestry licences, but there is no restriction for travelling it for residents. Its multiple use. There are some "Green Zones" (check MNR website) where non-Candian residents need permits. Non-green zones are free for non-residents.
Wintertrekker 3 weeks ago
any chance of co2 in a rig like this?
Fooxx24 2 months ago
@Fooxx24 Chance? Yes. But with proper precautions I see almost no risk. The tent has top tube vents, which IMO should always be open when one retires for the evening if the stove is still running. The door should always be open at the bottom for cold air draw in. see part 2 of this response....
Wintertrekker 2 months ago
@Fooxx24 Part 2 of response: The stove "wants" to suck in air and send it up the pipe. If the stove starts smoking, you will know very quickly, long before the CO starts to build. However for more safety, I let the stove run out at night and rely on my sleeping system. The softwood I burn is usually ash within 2 hours. The stove really moves air through the system rapidly, and like I say, any back up of air flow, it smokes imeadiately, and you tend to the stove to get it drawing again.
Wintertrekker 2 months ago
Duane called me last night and we finished the order - I went ahead and got the Med Stove - I think it will do just fine for the temps here in WV. I may be out there in sub 0 deg temps but I am used to no stove at all so anything is an upgrade. My kids will be happy. It should be shipped out right before Christmas - We should have plenty of snow by then to break it in. I will bring my GoPro camera out with us and post some videos ASAP. Thanks for your help.
304danny 3 months ago
I can't wait to get my base camp.
304danny 3 months ago
@304danny Good to order now. Duane will soon be swamped with orders!
Wintertrekker 3 months ago
@Wintertrekker I just sent my order in today. I ended up going with the 3 person EXP Shortwall. Do you think the small stove with the 3" pipe will be ok for that one? I can still change it I just thought that this one would be plenty to keep us warm.
304danny 3 months ago
@304danny I think you need the medium stove at a minimum. That's what I use for my older model 8'x11' 3-man expedition (no shortwall, so it has a smaller interior volume than your tent). If you are camping in medium winter cold and don't need a large cooking surface, the medium stove should do it. If you expect deep cold, and/or want a bigger cooking surface, go for the large stove. Both have the 5 inch pipe. Be sure to order the bottom heat reflector accessory. Totally worth it!
Wintertrekker 3 months ago
...er, just in case you don't need that gear anympore - I would take it ;o)
Tim
steintanz 1 year ago
Nice tent :o)
Ggreenvideos 1 year ago
@Ggreenvideos I want one daddy he he
medicjimr 1 year ago
@medicjimr Haha! Me too man :o) me too!
Ggreenvideos 1 year ago