Skyview 3
Mesh sky panel with zip-out cover adjusts for venting/viewing, can be left behind for weight savings
Large mesh pockets and webbing hang loops keep things organized inside the tent
Opposing double slider fly zippers for ease of ventilation
UVX window in canopy roof and fly and front vestibule
Catenary-cut seams create taut canopy and improve fly strength
Bias bound zippers allow for ease of use and extended zipper life
three zippered fly entrances, two on vestibule and one on opposite door
Locking pole tips for ease of set-up
Large, clear, non-yellowing, non-clouding UVX film windows
Gated Power Clips at pole intersections
Off-ground perimeter seams form a waterproof tub
D-shaped doors stay off ground when open
#8 YKK zippers with nickel-plated sliders and pull-tabs for durability and noise reduction
Light weight 3-pole design
Large front vestibule with wide opening for storage and easy entry
Back-tacked stress points add strength and durability
Fly, poles and footprint can be used without the tent body as an ultralight shelter
Gated Power Clips at all pole/tent connections
Taped, full coverage nylon fly with silicone coated outer and polyurethane coated inner
Extra large 3-pole vestibule increases usable space and has two doors
Taped floor seams (not all tents have a floor seam)
Two full-size doors give you a choice of mesh for venting or ripstop for privacy or foul weather
Taped, full coverage polyester fly. Keeps weather out and resists stretch when wet
Double-needle lap-fell seams on canopy and fly increase strength and shed water
Mesh doors and windows maximize ventilation and weight savings
neoday - Dec 17, 2003 8:47 am - Voted 4/5
Untitled ReviewFour out of five stars now- will adjust rating when I get back from the mountains.
Ok, I am back. Here is a quick summary of my findings.
For two people the tent is awesome! Plenty of room inside for storing gear, sleeping and relaxing in bad weather. The high ceiling makes sittin up and getting dressed a breeze. Compared to the Moss 2 person next to us, we all called it the "Taj Mahall"
The winds hit about 50 mph is our guess (maybe more) and the tent was fine. I had it guied out with deadmen burried in the snow and a wall protecting two sides of the tent. It shook a little, the wind roared and woke us up at night, but we never had a problem.
Weight, yeah a bit heavy but for the comfort- it was worth it.
Cooking in the vestibule was not a problem. Room for gear, boots and a place to cook your dinner/breakfast.
The footprint is a bit large so finding space in an uneven or bouldered area could be tough.
Tall- the interior height is great, but it is more tent to put against the wind. Set it up right and you should have little or no problems.
Breathability- Huge mesh pannel you can zip out completley or partially for venting- worked great!
Check out pictures of it here (the green tent)
home sweet home.
Conclusion: Dig it in, stay for a few months...