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Easy Access Tents

Posted: Fri 25 Feb, 2011 8:42 am
by Dave051w
Appreciate there has been a lot of discussion on tents but I'm finding I have a slightly different problem to solve.

I have and am very happy with my MacPac Minaret but on a recent trip to the Western Lakes where we had the usual bad weather I found this aging body struggled getting in and out of the small opening via the cramped vestibule.

Are there any tents out there of similar weight and strength that have more space, especially to get in and out of.

Thx

Dave

Re: Easy Access Tents

Posted: Fri 25 Feb, 2011 1:53 pm
by Lizzy
How about a taller tent like a tipi?

Re: Easy Access Tents

Posted: Sat 26 Feb, 2011 9:43 am
by Franco
A pyramid/tipi could be a solution. With those you need a size up (a 3 person for 2 to use) if you want an inner with them.
So for example the GoLite Hex and Nest.
Another way would be one with a side entry and out of the way vestibule, so that you can sit on the floor facing out than just swing the legs in.
Franco

Re: Easy Access Tents

Posted: Sat 26 Feb, 2011 12:47 pm
by Liamy77
hilleberg also make a nallo with an extended vestibule the GT models from memory...

Re: Easy Access Tents

Posted: Sat 26 Feb, 2011 1:01 pm
by Drifting
The Nallo is quite low, but the GT vestibule opens up in a very clever way that allows you to step right out of the front of the tent without bending much. Quite ingenious, in fact.

Re: Easy Access Tents

Posted: Tue 01 Mar, 2011 10:35 am
by langy
W.E 2nd Arrow, may be worth a look.