[pct-l] Tents: Lunar Duo or Double Rainbow

[Paul Robison]

i didn't go look up the weight of each;

but do you really need a tent in which 4 people can play cards comfortably?  
sounds big ! : )

that said,  the ultimate queston you asked,  is an additional 65$ worth it for 
juuuust the right piece of gear?  ... imho, at the amount we use our stuff; it 
absolutely is !

i can't tell you how many times i've bought something that was 'ok' just to 
replace it with top of the line later.  i have a closet full of stuff i bought 
thinking 'this will work'  or 'this will be good enough'.

so it shouldn't be about the money imo,  howver the smaller tent is possibly 
lighter?   and a smaller footpring is a great thing.

~Paul




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From: Hillary Schwirtlich <hillary.schwirtlich at gmail.com>
To: pctl <Pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wed, January 12, 2011 10:43:52 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Tents: Lunar Duo or Double Rainbow

I know that this topic has been talked to death on other forums (and maybe
also on this one), but my boyfriend and I have been going back and forth on
which tent to buy. We figured we should ask pct-l, since you all have the
most relevant experience.

So far the pros and cons as far as we can see are:

Double Rainbow:
pros: can be free standing, cheaper, smaller footprint for camping with less
space, and if we make it all the way to Canada, being able to say "double
rainbow all the way!"
cons: less space, seam-sealing issues, splashing issue in heavy rains

Lunar Duo:
pros: seam sealing is easier, no splashing issue, ability to have 4 people
comfortably play cards inside the tent
cons: $65 more expensive, after buying stakes, bigger footprint


So, if you had to pick, which one would you take? Is the $65 worth it? We
are on a budget.

Thank you all!
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