NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #27/NN_1992_27.iso/spool/rec/climbing/4459

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From: [e-mail] (John Prentice)
Subject: Recommendations on 4 season tents
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 92 06:17:18 GMT
Organization: Dept. of Physics & Astro, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
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I am looking to purchase an expedition quality 4 season tent.  I need
something for serious conditions, very high winds and quite a bit
of snow.  I have been looking at the North Face Oval-25 and the Eureka
Traverse, among others.  These two come to mind because I can get them
quickly and I need them for a trip to Aconcagua in January.  I would like
to get something which will work on Denali this spring also.  Does anyone
have any experience with either of these tents?  Anyone have any
recommendations for 4 season expedition tents?

If anyone has recommendations for a small 2 man which can handle high winds
and moderate snow, but which is lightweight, I would also be very interested
in that.  My Aconcagua trip is solo, so I am looking for a compromise that
is good in high winds and moderate snow.  However, if I can't find a
lightweight tent that fits my requirements, I'd prefer to not waste my money
and instead buy a good (but heavier) 2 man expedition tent that I can use in
Alaska this spring.

Thanks for any recommendations or information.

John
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Dr. John K. Prentice
Quetzal Computational Associates
3200 Carlisle N.E., Albuquerque, NM   87110-1664  USA
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