[at-l] Bibiler I-Tent (Good Choice?)

[icw39@ncfreedom.net (Clark)]

I think you wrote that whole e-mail to slip in something about getting
laid! :)

McDermott wrote:

> Robert said:
> Fri, 13 Sep 2002 11:39:39
> Bibiler I-Tent (Good Choice?)
> Would the Bibler I-Tent be a good choice for a through hike?
> Regards, Robert
>
>
> I bought my Bibler I tent back in 1989 for $320.  It lasted until about
> 2000, when after much use, the floor finally wore out.  Bibler wants
> $300 to replace the floor, this is on a small tent that is only 29
> square feet.
> However, I must say that I did get a good long life out of the tent.  I
> have even set it up on tent platforms.  It has plenty of room for one
> person and your backpack.
>
> The short comings are this:
> 1: a new tent now cost $600 plus tax, shipping and any options.
> 2: it is a bad summer tent because you will roast on hot summer nights.
> 3: weights over 4 pounds, not counting ground cloth (some tents are
> lighter)
> 4: it you are 6 feet tall or taller, you will need the long version
> called the Eldorato ($640 and up, plus tax, shipping and options, at
> over 5 pounds)
>
> Good points:
> 1: It is a free standing tent, can be set up on solid stone.  I have
> done this several times in the summer.
> 2: I can set up in about 4 minutes, good when it is about to start raining.
> 3: The tent is strong.
> 4: the ceiling is 42 inches high, so a tall person can sit straight up
> in comfort.
> 5: It is a good winter tent
> 6: It is made out of ToddTex (actually GoreTex), which means there is no
> rain fly to mess with.
>
> Bottom line:
> I spent many happy times in my I tent (even got laid a few times)
> But I would not recommend it for an AT through hike, because I think
> that there are now lighter and cheaper tents available.
> For example Moonbow, nomad lite.
>
> Be Happy,
> Panzer
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