Gatewood Cape in a Snow Storm

A very basic review of the Gatewood cape shelter in snow

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[chriscscs2]

Those are both good options. I prefer the simplicity of the cape. I have used it in heavy rain and higher winds and been just fine.

[limey3r]

Do you ever have a problem kicking the trekking pole while you're sleeping?

[Mishibar]

do you think this is large enough to comfortably sleep in outstretched ... im 6"1 /185 cm

dont want to touch the edges with my feet and face even when im stretched out

[Jim W]

Nice demo. I don't have a Gatewood but do have three other pyramid shelters. Snow buildup is less an issue if you're sleeping in the tent- just knock it off once in a while. An adjustable pole makes it easy to tighten up when it sags- just extend the pole a bit.

[osscouter]

Dude, you should have opted for a Hilleberg Soulo in that weather.

[mrsllrby]

I had been harnessing the pole guy line incorrectly before viewing your video. A video is worth a million words. What a great idea to be able to adjust tension from inside of the tent. Alot of thought went into the design of this piece of gear. Thanks.

[1toomanyhobbies]

great vid

[ArcaneLogic]

Could you adjust the amount of gap by using an adjustable trekking pole for the centre and lengthening or shortening it (to increase or decrease the gap).

[Steve McAllister]

Great video.

Timwaltham, you do want that gap at the bottom. Just like with any shelter, you need to breath, especially if the snow could block the gap at the bottom.

I would even crack the bottom of the door a bit if I was going to sleep and the snow was going to continue.

I have pitched this in strong winds and it held up and did a good job of deflecting wind.

[Tim Waltham]

im not sure i like the idea of such a large gap between the ground and the cape at the front, looks like alot of weather could get in there