I have a three season tent, an REI Dome T2. I realise it is not a winter tent but according to this US review it could be used in snow.
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin ... Y-2hug_5Dv
I realise that the US review might not be applicable here as their snow has different characteristics than ours.
Last time I camped at Federation Hut in winter I hired a winter tent and it was very heavy and cramped as it was a one man tent to save weight.
If I can use my tent safely for just one night up there and perhaps for a few other nights of snow camping elsewher I would be happy.
Is my tent suitable for Mt Feathertop Federation Hut winter?
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Is my tent suitable for Mt Feathertop Federation Hut winter?
by David M » Sun 28 Jun, 2015 7:04 pm
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Re: Is my tent suitable for Mt Feathertop Federation Hut win
by andrewa » Sun 28 Jun, 2015 7:33 pm
Looks OK outside. You can always build some snow up around the sides to reduce any spindrift coming in, if it snows and is breezy, but the downside is increased condensation, which will hopefully freeze on the outer.
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Re: Is my tent suitable for Mt Feathertop Federation Hut win
by icefest » Sun 28 Jun, 2015 8:34 pm
It should be fine for most weather up there.
One caveat: if the weather bungs up and it starts blowing a gale there is a decent chance it may break, and you'll need to bug out to the hut.
One caveat: if the weather bungs up and it starts blowing a gale there is a decent chance it may break, and you'll need to bug out to the hut.
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