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Wally13
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Reply #10 - Nov 30th, 2010 at 2:01am
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Old Salt....thanks for the correction. I will take a close look at your recommendation.
  
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Reply #11 - Dec 1st, 2010 at 1:02pm
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I run a CCS (Cooke) lean shelter also....I add a "floor" with an additional tarp. While is not free standing it is a breeze to set up. It has been in use during heavy rains and we stayed dry....the sod cloth with an additional tarp (coated) has kept me and mine literally a float. The weight to space ratio is bar none. I am though thinking about adding some wing sides on both sides of the door. A big shelter...
  
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Reply #12 - Dec 1st, 2010 at 3:53pm
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Marlin55388- will have to look further into the Cooke Sewing Lean to set up. I see you can get a screen door added. I will have to convince my buddies that this type of tent  will stay "bug free" and "rain free". I like the light weight for its size.
  
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Reply #13 - Dec 1st, 2010 at 4:50pm
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this might be of interest - on sale thru Dec 10th -  5 man tent, nice height and 13 lbs, and Mtn Hdwr tents get good reviews
  
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Reply #14 - Dec 1st, 2010 at 5:12pm
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Mad_Mat- Thanks, I do like Mountain Hardware quality. Looked on-line: 12 lbs 11 oz. nice weight for size. One drawback is that it is 12 ft 5 in. x 8 ft 1 in.  It would probably be a tad too wide @ 12 ft for tent pads in Quetico. Looks like a lot of good price deals to be had on tents during Christmas shopping  time.
  
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Reply #15 - Dec 3rd, 2010 at 2:10am
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Hey Wally,

Why not try two 3 man tents to cut down on the wight so you can bring more boose Wink
I don't care much for being poked with morning wood myself that's why I bring a three man for two guys Huh

Sweat dreams,

//Windsailor
  
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Reply #16 - Dec 3rd, 2010 at 5:33am
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Windsailor- good one!!! .... you are absolutely right. It's time to split up the ole gang. We have all been friends for 20+ years but a little bit of space for each other is in order.   Looks like I will have to start researching 3 man tents.     Any reccomendations?
  
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Reply #17 - Dec 3rd, 2010 at 1:32pm
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Wally
I usually sleep outside under the tarp in a bug screen and sometimes with out, I do bring a "MRS Fling" for back up its very lite and good size for a two man.  It is single wall tent, I 've come to the conclusion that rain flies are over rated an add extra wieght.  I also have a Mountain Hardware Hammer Head 3 for colder trips, but that one is a little heavy for general use.

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Reply #18 - Dec 3rd, 2010 at 6:25pm
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Windsailor- not a bad way to go. Never considered going your route.
  
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