READERS COMMENTS

backpacker is still pushing 3 pound solo's because not everyone is a freaking wimp and doesnt mind carrying an extra pound to actually have a tent to read, cook, not feel like a mummy. Go lift some weights wimps.
Posted: Jun 03, 2010 bryan

I will stick to my North Face Bivy... Have used it for over ten years works great.. I use it on all my winter trips with no probles.
Posted: Dec 03, 2009 David Richards

How about a tarptent??? They are a good option balancing price, weight and space. Made in the U.S. by a small company to boot!
Posted: Nov 15, 2009 Overhill

No No No No to small especially for the weight and too spendy besides come on Backpacker we need a decent all weather solo tent that doesn't weigh a ton and a better job on gear evaluations out of you.
Posted: Nov 12, 2009 William Biggerstaff

Why carry a tent instead of a bivy sack? Have you ever tried cooking under the fly of a bivy sack in bad weather?
Posted: Nov 10, 2009 Richard

Who takes a solo tent anyhow?! Take a bivy sack and save 2 lbs.

But if one did take a tent, this 2 person NorthFace Spectrum 23 tent is (slightly) less weight and has 10 more sq ft of space: http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/The-North-Face-Spectrum-23-Tent-2-Person-3-Season/TNF1198M.html

The weather is mild in the Sierras compared to most places, but more often than not, a 3 season tent or bivy works just fine for me. The winter tents are just too heavy...
Posted: Nov 06, 2009 Winter Camper

for anyone 6ft or taller, doesn't sound encouraging. I'll stick w/my BigAgnes Seedhouse SL1, more space and lighter. too bad, TNF makes durable tents.
Posted: Nov 06, 2009 M

There are many larger and lighter tents than the Mica 12. Over 3 pounds for a solo is crazy!



Posted: Nov 06, 2009 Tag

Why would anyone buy The North Face Mica when the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 has more space and weighs less?
Posted: Nov 05, 2009 Victor

I just finally replaced my beloved 3lb 6oz REI Roadster with a Gossamer Gear "The One".It is luxuriously roomier and 17oz! (not inc stakes and uses hiking poles for easy set up). I love this tent!
Posted: Nov 05, 2009 Rebecca Treat

The answer to the question is blowing in the advertising wind its blowing in the wind
Posted: Nov 05, 2009 4bears

What about the Big Agnes Fly Creek? It has the same floor space as the Kelty & only weighs 1# 10oz...
Posted: Nov 05, 2009 Gimpy

Wow. That North Face weighs 2# 4 oz. more than my solo tent, and costs more. However, if i was looking for a fleece jacket in 78 colors to prove to a college campus that my parents had money, I'd go North Face.
Posted: Nov 05, 2009 Joe

WHY IS BACKPACKER STILL PUSHING 3LB SOLO TENTS AS A GOOD CHOICE?
Posted: Nov 05, 2009 MIKE PATTON

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