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Wanting to get a Dome style DCF tent ( Double Rainbow Li, HMG Crosspeak 2, or wait for X Dome Pro ) ?

Reddit r/WildernessBackpacking·u/Few-Introduction5414·about 1 month ago
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Wanting to get a Dome style DCF tent ( Double Rainbow Li, HMG Crosspeak 2, or wait for X Dome Pro ) ? First off, I would go with the DFC floor version of each. I would use this for backpacking in the Sierras in Summer. Big Bend NP in Fall / Spring. I don't particularly like the diagonal floor of Durston tents, BUT only one side of the X Dome 1 is diagonal which I'm fine with. To me the main differences between the Tarptent and HMG are: 1. DCF floor weight. Assumed based on X mid pro Durston 0.66, Tarptent 0.96. HMG also 0.96. 2. I feel like Durston and Tarptent will have better non slope at the ends for condensation to roll down instead of drop down. Might not be an issue in HMG, don't know. 3. You can buy a liner in the Tarptent to simulate double wall. 4. By weight I think from highest to lowest will be HMG, Tarptent, then Durston, but it will be so small of a difference to me that this is not an issue. 5. I feel HMG and Durston will be more sturdy than the Tarptent. 6. Cost.…

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