Need help with new tent
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I got a similar reply when I asked them about the drift ("If you are taller than 6 ft 2" (187cm) then the Drift will likely not be long enough for you")
cathyjc
Thru Hiker
shetland_breeder
Ultralighter
At least it's long enough for the average height (6' 3" 
) person.
Enough room to get your clothes in as well as yourself.
You may need to replace the side guys - mine were only just long enough to reach the peg at the bottom of the doors. And the QR buckle at the bottom of the doors is a bit minimalist but works so far.
) person.Enough room to get your clothes in as well as yourself.
You may need to replace the side guys - mine were only just long enough to reach the peg at the bottom of the doors. And the QR buckle at the bottom of the doors is a bit minimalist but works so far.
mathijs
Summit Camper
@shetland_breeder thanks for that!
Got any tips for stakes as well? I believe the notch come with 4 8" Eastons.
Do they work well in the Scottish weather or should i replace them with the mini groundhogs that i already have?
Got any tips for stakes as well? I believe the notch come with 4 8" Eastons.
Do they work well in the Scottish weather or should i replace them with the mini groundhogs that i already have?
shetland_breeder
Ultralighter
It comes with 4 x 6" Eastons, so you need to add two more stakes for the side guys. If it's not shipped yet you might get TT to add them to your order. I take some 8" Eastons for the end and side guys, leaving two of the 6" Eastons as spares.
There's a thread on here that links to a test of peg holding power. Grounhogs are pretty much as good as Eastons for holding power and weigh the same and are a lot cheaper, but Easton's are nicer to use (easier on the hands and don't collect mud). The former issue can be eased by buying some of these or similar: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221802202012. The 14mm size are a nice push fit on Groundhogs and clones (at least the ClamCleats clones) - you need a smaller size for mini-groundhogs though.
There's a thread on here that links to a test of peg holding power. Grounhogs are pretty much as good as Eastons for holding power and weigh the same and are a lot cheaper, but Easton's are nicer to use (easier on the hands and don't collect mud). The former issue can be eased by buying some of these or similar: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221802202012. The 14mm size are a nice push fit on Groundhogs and clones (at least the ClamCleats clones) - you need a smaller size for mini-groundhogs though.
shetland_breeder
Ultralighter
They either need replacing with bigger ones, or a pegging point adding on the 'other' door.
@mathijs must be wondering if he made the right choice! Don't worry - the shelter hasn't been made that couldn't have a few improvements made to it, and these are relatively minor points. Don't forget this tent was never intended for use in serious weather - it just happens to exceed design requirements by a lot.
@mathijs must be wondering if he made the right choice! Don't worry - the shelter hasn't been made that couldn't have a few improvements made to it, and these are relatively minor points. Don't forget this tent was never intended for use in serious weather - it just happens to exceed design requirements by a lot.
Mole
Thru Hiker
I'd stick with Eastons, maybe mini groundhogs for the guys? IME, in most situations Easton 9" exceed the capability of mini-groundhogs. The larger standard groundhogs are nearly comparable.
One of mine unclips if I just look at it the wrong way! Never mind, I would have added linelocs/guys to the non guyed doors anyhow.
One of mine unclips if I just look at it the wrong way! Never mind, I would have added linelocs/guys to the non guyed doors anyhow.
tallest of pauls
Section Hiker
Don´t underestimate the Notch.If it was 10 cm wider,it would be perfect!!