Lightweight 2-4 man floorless tipi for use in snow

[charliefoxtrot]

Anyone got such a thing they could bear to move-on ? Eg.

Mountain Hardware Kiva, Kifaru, Helsport tipis etc. ?

Ideally design needs to be vented, have sod cloths all round and be no less then 7 foot at the apex. Stove port not important.

If no luck with this I may make one.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

I have a helsport varanger 4-6 full rig i.e inner and floor. Has three small burn holes near the top in the side wall but an easy fix with spinaker tape. Used twice cost £1000, in light of the repair needed im looking for £500 plus post at cost. might be too heavy for you though unless you are hauling on a tobboggan but its a proper winter tent designed for just what you are doing.

 

[jacko1066]

Wow that is a bargain Paul!!!!!


Leave only footprints take only memories

 

[Twodogs]

Tis a cracking tent ,

Twodogs

 

[charliefoxtrot]

Paul, thanks it looks great, but a bit larger than my needs at the moment.

Andy

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Paul, thanks it looks great, but a bit larger than my needs at the moment.

Andy

Yea i figured it would be. I reckon the perfect tent for you is a golite shangri-la 5. 1200g for the outer and pole.

 

[Shewie]

How about adapting a large tarp Andy, I think you mentioned on another thread about sewing some doors on an existing one? If you're not planning to use a stove then I'd maybe look at other options. I've shared this pic before but a decent sized tarp can give good coverage and protection ..

Ignore the hammock straps for ground dwelling ...

As long as you get good steep angles that'll shed the snow then you're half way there. A simple A-frame configuration would work well, if the tarp's big enough then you can use the edges for the snow skirt, you'd have to fashion doors by either sewing on or velcro or even just wrapping around with extra tarps and pegging out.

Something like a 4.5x3m tarp would give you a good height if pitched "sideways", not sure you'd get 7ft, you'd have to work that out.

 

[charliefoxtrot]

Thanks Rich ! That's a nice illustration, I'd seen that tarp rig recommended elsewhere for winter use. The tarp would be more flexible and cost effective than a dedicated tent shelter, lighter too probably. I would need trees though, but I should be able to find some where I'm going ! Always good to have options !

 

[maddave]

Thanks Rich ! That's a nice illustration, I'd seen that tarp rig recommended elsewhere for winter use. The tarp would be more flexible and cost effective than a dedicated tent shelter, lighter too probably. I would need trees though, but I should be able to find some where I'm going ! Always good to have options !

Plenty O trees round Jokkmokk Andy.. Look on google maps

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Jok...551,21.643066&hnear=Jokkmokk,+Sweden&t=h&z=12

 

[StuM]

This thread is a few months old, but if you're still looking, I've got a Mountain Hardwear Kiva Lite I'm looking to sell. In great condition with groundsheet, £99?

 

[snozz]

This thread is a few months old, but if you're still looking, I've got a Mountain Hardwear Kiva Lite I'm looking to sell. In great condition with groundsheet, £99?

If Charlie doesn't want this - could I buy it please - exactly what i'v e been looking for...

Snozz

 

[StuM]

Sold to Snozz, early bird catches the worm and all that... PM me to swap details.

Cheers, Stu