A tent question.

[extreme10]

Hi

My wife and I , with a friend from California, are doing a trip up to Alaska this summer. We are from Spain and UK. We intend to purchase a tent, three person at least 5ft 4inches inside height, We don't seem to be able to find any tents in the USA which puts the fly up first ( which is water proof) and then the inner last. This allows the inner part of the tent to be kept dry when it rains as you put the outer fly up first and then the inner, whilst being protected from the rain. The reverse applies when taking it down. You can then pack your inner tent and camping gear under the fly whilst still errected. This style of tent is widely used here in the UK and Europe. They usually wieght in at around 8-10 Kg and to have that amount as luggage on a flight isn't to good. Postage costs the earth so buying in the uSA seem more favourable.

Hope some one out there can help.

My e-mail address is info@compasswest.co.uk

Our tranport for the trip is a newly converted GL 1800. by Motortrike. Bike and accessories purchased from Ron at Ron McMullen Trikes Both of which have so far gone that extra mile to help us. In fact Ron has been jusat amazing in his help.

 

[Yellow Trike]

First - get the brand name you are accustomed to and GOOGLE large sporting goods stores where you are interested in purchasing.

Or check REI.com or Altrec.com - see if they have what you want. If they do not, then email them with the brand you KNOW.

Good luck and happy riding!

 

[John Luciano]

Didnit I answer this same question last week? Where did it go ? LL bean free shipping and made to last a lifetime L.L.Bean: Shipped for Free, Guaranteed to Last
Better yet click here http://www.llbean.com/llb/search?storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&init=1&freeText=tents&Go=

 

[EZSteve]

You could set up a batwing or regular tarpaulin. Once the tent rainfly is on, the tarp could be repositioned to the eating area or just leave it over the tent to cool the tent in the shade.
Prices vary $70-$400. I'm considering one designed for backpackers.
Steve