expiredNavy-Wife | Staff posted May 31, 2024 10:55 PM
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expiredNavy-Wife | Staff posted May 31, 2024 10:55 PM
Mountain Hardwear Outdoor Gear: Mineral King 3 Tent (3-Person)
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Put it up in the backyard this week to check it out. It's such as well thought out design, many little conveniences features, to make countless configurations. Plus it comes with stakes, attached ropes, two nice aluminum poles, and travel bag.
After buying 4 more just now (for gifts and an extra for me), I return to share the news with Slick Deals.
By the way, I just checked the price on Amazon for an MSR collapsible aluminum pole of the same size/quality and 1 pole is $79. So you can literally get this whole set for $10 less than the price of one pole.
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There is a world of difference between the Sundome and the Bridger. In general, the MH tent is made of higher quality materials, higher quality construction and more thoughtful design. Specifically:
- Bridger uses quality polyester fabric (doesn't sag when wet and high UV resistance) with a quality polyurethane coating. Sundome's fabrics aren't even specified, other than the polyethene floor, which is a cheap choice.
- Bridger seams are sealed (Sundome only "inverted" not sealed)
- Bridger uses aluminum poles. Sundome's are fiberglass with external ferrules, which will drive you nuts trying to slide them through the long sleeves. Bridger clips to aluminum poles is FAR less frustrating to set up.
- no vestibule on the Sundome. Vestibule areas are VERY useful for storing gear, shoes, etc
- two doors on the Bridger make entry/exit super easy, especially in the middle of the night (no stepping over other sleepers)
- the full coverage rainfly on the Bridger is far more resilient in rain/storm than the top-only fly of the Sundome
I could go on and on, but I personally wouldn't even consider the Sundome. The Bridger, if cared for (dry it before storage!) will last 10 or 20 years, keep you dry in a thunderstorm, and not frustrate you with setup. If it were $400+ then I could understand hesitation, but at $195 its inconceivable to consider the Sundome.
The bag kept me warm sleeping out in the open in colorado even though the outside would get frost covered. In warmer climates I just leave the bag open and use it as a blanket.
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