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Old 02-07-2007, 02:15 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Are you really worried about the backpacks being outside? These tents still have a "cover" over the vestibule. It won't keep bugs out of your bags, but will definitely keep them dry.

My brother has one of these (a Macpac Olympus) :
http://www.macpac.co.nz/catalogue/pr...9-2f661f9fcc79

The vestibule area is quite sizable and easily has room for two packs and inside it is still spacious enough for two thermarests.

Personally, I have a dome tent which is 3 person size (my wife and I have this huge inflatable mattress that easily fits inside - but it is not a 'name' brand tent and I wouldn't recommend it for hiking - we did lug both tents with us around California, Alaska, Idaho and Nevada a few years ago (we really only took mine because my brother had a friend join us for the Alaska part of our vacation...)

Anyway - if weight is an option, I'd recommend the 2 person ones, if you can get over the "bags outside" issue.

Looking at the macpac site, maybe something like this (Macpac Citadel):
http://www.macpac.co.nz/catalogue/pr...8-b3e5bbb090d1

This is only 3.7kg (the olympus is 3.4).

The macpac site has a retail locator too:
http://www.macpac.co.nz/public/retail_locator/

Be warned - macpac ain't cheap - Paddy Pallin (one of the bigger outdoor retailers in Oz) has the citadel listed as $949 AUD
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