Has anybody heard anything about these?
Cecile just sent me this link
https://www.podtents.com/?v=6cc98ba2045f
Has some good features for both glamping and winter camping
POD Tents ??
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Re: POD Tents ??
by Moondog55 » Fri 09 Dec, 2016 9:01 pm
I've just had an email about an extreme version of this tent coming out in time for next winter, I was asked for feedback on what a tent for our Alpine areas need. This may be a good time to contact the maker in the UK and put in some suggestions.
I've said strong poles, lots of strong guy line points, deep valances, stove jack for a wood stove flue and a LW but very water resistant floor.
EDIT
I'm now on my 5th email exchange with the design team
I think these people may actually be serious about getting a reasonable product into the market at a reasonable price.
Although $2000-USD is at the very limit of what I could afford it is within reach of most members here for a 6 man tent strong enough to use as a winter basecamp
I've said strong poles, lots of strong guy line points, deep valances, stove jack for a wood stove flue and a LW but very water resistant floor.
EDIT
I'm now on my 5th email exchange with the design team
I think these people may actually be serious about getting a reasonable product into the market at a reasonable price.
Although $2000-USD is at the very limit of what I could afford it is within reach of most members here for a 6 man tent strong enough to use as a winter basecamp
Ve are too soon old und too late schmart
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Re: POD Tents ??
by Chezza » Mon 12 Dec, 2016 12:36 pm
That central hub with a number of flexible poles meeting in it is an interesting design - a bit like the Scott pyramid design adapted to flexible aluminium poles, but with rigid instead of hinged centre. I wonder how it compares to the Hilleberg method of partial sleeves and clips when putting the tent up in a gale.
Jack Wolfskin do a similar design in a lighter tent, with 11mm DAC poles. Bet it is strong!
http://www.jack-wolfskin.com/antarctica ... -2015.html
Would love to see pictures of this tent in real life. The image on that website, if it's not a CAD render, shows an impressive lack of wrinkles in the fabric.
Jack Wolfskin do a similar design in a lighter tent, with 11mm DAC poles. Bet it is strong!
http://www.jack-wolfskin.com/antarctica ... -2015.html
Would love to see pictures of this tent in real life. The image on that website, if it's not a CAD render, shows an impressive lack of wrinkles in the fabric.
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Re: POD Tents ??
by tastrax » Mon 12 Dec, 2016 1:10 pm
http://www.podtentsaustralia.com.au/ - South Australian representative.
If you are on facebook then Like them and there are a heap more photos
https://www.facebook.com/tentpod/photos ... =3&theater
If you are on facebook then Like them and there are a heap more photos
https://www.facebook.com/tentpod/photos ... =3&theater
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