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<blockquote data-quote="Timber338" data-source="post: 1061941" data-attributes="member: 33822"><p>I'm looking to go elk hunting in a new area this year and from the research I've done so far (have not scouted in person yet) is that there is a ton of Pine Bark Beetle killed trees... this obviously makes it nearly suicidal to try and set up a tent in the forest especially in a storm with wind. So I'll be looking for open meadows but then loose the cover from the wind.</p><p></p><p>I do not think I'll be buying a new tent this year, but will definitely be staking out the guy lines to the mid portion of the tent. I would assume any new tent is going to have these but I would check the details to make sure the rain fly has plenty of guy line attachments.</p><p></p><p>Also thinking about your comment about horses and tent weight not being critical. I would go with a 4-person if you have the choice. It sure is nice to be able to fit 2 guys plus all gear IN the tent rather than just under the vestibule if a big storm blows through. Keeps gear warmer at night too, like my water filter element that will freeze outside (and crack) I can keep it in the tent covered by some clothing and it never freezes.</p><p></p><p>I have found that 3-person tents are just big enough for 2 guys to sleep comfortably with only a small amount of room left over for gear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timber338, post: 1061941, member: 33822"] I'm looking to go elk hunting in a new area this year and from the research I've done so far (have not scouted in person yet) is that there is a ton of Pine Bark Beetle killed trees... this obviously makes it nearly suicidal to try and set up a tent in the forest especially in a storm with wind. So I'll be looking for open meadows but then loose the cover from the wind. I do not think I'll be buying a new tent this year, but will definitely be staking out the guy lines to the mid portion of the tent. I would assume any new tent is going to have these but I would check the details to make sure the rain fly has plenty of guy line attachments. Also thinking about your comment about horses and tent weight not being critical. I would go with a 4-person if you have the choice. It sure is nice to be able to fit 2 guys plus all gear IN the tent rather than just under the vestibule if a big storm blows through. Keeps gear warmer at night too, like my water filter element that will freeze outside (and crack) I can keep it in the tent covered by some clothing and it never freezes. I have found that 3-person tents are just big enough for 2 guys to sleep comfortably with only a small amount of room left over for gear. [/QUOTE]
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