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Mountain Hardwear ACI 3 3-Person Mountaineering Tent (Alpine Red)

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REI has Mountain Hardwear ACI 3 3-Person Mountaineering Tent (Alpine Red) on sale for $347.73. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member CalmLlama495 for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Integrated vestibule provides adjoining storage and food prep area outside of main living space, making it easier to take the comfort of home 8,000 meters up
  • Sleeved-pole design adds stability, protects poles and makes pitching easier
  • Integrated vestibule provides room for gear storage inside tent or additional living space
  • Improved cross-ventilation is enabled by 4 adjustable zippered vents plus a full mesh door
  • Color-coded poles and webbing at stakeout points for easy set-up
  • Multiple guyout points plus self-equalizing guyout anchors on side walls
  • 6 mesh pockets for interior storage
  • Snow port in floor allows an exit point for accumulated snow
  • Reflective accents for added visibility.
  • Industry-leading DAC Featherlight NSL poles
  • Includes high-quality DAC J-stakes
  • Main Specs:
    • Seasons: 4-season
    • Sleeping Capacity: 3-person
    • Minimum Trail Weight: 7 lbs. 1.9 oz.
    • Packaged Weight: 8 lbs. 1.1 oz.
    • Floor Dimensions: 110 x 60 inches
    • Floor Area: 45.8 square feet
    • Vestibule Area: 45.8 square feet
    • Peak Height: 41 inches

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $162.26 lower than the next best available comparable prices starting from $509.99. -SaltyOne
  • Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the forum thread for discussion.

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Written by CalmLlama495
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REI has Mountain Hardwear ACI 3 3-Person Mountaineering Tent (Alpine Red) on sale for $347.73. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member CalmLlama495 for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Integrated vestibule provides adjoining storage and food prep area outside of main living space, making it easier to take the comfort of home 8,000 meters up
  • Sleeved-pole design adds stability, protects poles and makes pitching easier
  • Integrated vestibule provides room for gear storage inside tent or additional living space
  • Improved cross-ventilation is enabled by 4 adjustable zippered vents plus a full mesh door
  • Color-coded poles and webbing at stakeout points for easy set-up
  • Multiple guyout points plus self-equalizing guyout anchors on side walls
  • 6 mesh pockets for interior storage
  • Snow port in floor allows an exit point for accumulated snow
  • Reflective accents for added visibility.
  • Industry-leading DAC Featherlight NSL poles
  • Includes high-quality DAC J-stakes
  • Main Specs:
    • Seasons: 4-season
    • Sleeping Capacity: 3-person
    • Minimum Trail Weight: 7 lbs. 1.9 oz.
    • Packaged Weight: 8 lbs. 1.1 oz.
    • Floor Dimensions: 110 x 60 inches
    • Floor Area: 45.8 square feet
    • Vestibule Area: 45.8 square feet
    • Peak Height: 41 inches

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $162.26 lower than the next best available comparable prices starting from $509.99. -SaltyOne
  • Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the forum thread for discussion.

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smblues
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It's impractical for backpacking because it is heavy. A typical three season backpacking tent is typically going to be 3-4 lbs for an high end tent (assuming 3 person). This is a 4 season tent, aka meant for snow/high alpine, and comes in at over 8 lbs. so if you are backpacking you won't want to carry that extra 4-5 pounds for functionality that you don't need.

Car camping is just a whole different thing not related to tents like this or 3 season backpacking tents at all. Or at the very least all the things that make a tent a good backpacking or alpine trekking tent generally aren't considerations when you are car camping.

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Aug 10, 2024 05:28 AM
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okstuvAug 10, 2024 05:28 AM
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Good deal on this mountaineering/ winter single walled tent. It wouldn't be practical for most 3 season backpackers, but is great for alpine adventures.
Aug 10, 2024 11:57 PM
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ElatedCrowd6501Aug 10, 2024 11:57 PM
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Purchased a two person mountain hardwear tent a few months ago. The tag says it is unisex, so that is good to know I gues.
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Aug 11, 2024 07:00 AM
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loughman46Aug 11, 2024 07:00 AM
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I wish I needed this because it's a great deal!
Aug 11, 2024 08:58 AM
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juliovega914Aug 11, 2024 08:58 AM
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Quote from okstuv :
Good deal on this mountaineering/ winter single walled tent. It wouldn't be practical for most 3 season backpackers, but is great for alpine adventures.
What makes it impractical ?
Aug 11, 2024 11:30 AM
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Aug 11, 2024 02:30 PM
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smbluesAug 11, 2024 02:30 PM
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Quote from juliovega914 :
What makes it impractical ?
It's impractical for backpacking because it is heavy. A typical three season backpacking tent is typically going to be 3-4 lbs for an high end tent (assuming 3 person). This is a 4 season tent, aka meant for snow/high alpine, and comes in at over 8 lbs. so if you are backpacking you won't want to carry that extra 4-5 pounds for functionality that you don't need.

Car camping is just a whole different thing not related to tents like this or 3 season backpacking tents at all. Or at the very least all the things that make a tent a good backpacking or alpine trekking tent generally aren't considerations when you are car camping.
Aug 11, 2024 04:56 PM
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splunkAug 11, 2024 04:56 PM
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Why so expensive? Just put a cheap tent on a mountain.
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Aug 11, 2024 05:05 PM
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MikeMuAug 11, 2024 05:05 PM
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Quote from splunk :
Why so expensive? Just put a cheap tent on a mountain.
Its a 4 season - built as if your life depends on shelter in harsh alpine environments.
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timbertop
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Aug 11, 2024 07:08 PM
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Killer deal for those that need a single wall mountaineering tent. Specific for those require 4 season protection under extreme conditions i.e. high winds, hail, snow loading. trail weight 7 lbs 6 oz. Have relied upon Mountain Hardwear since the 1970's. They stand behind their tents. Can't say enough good things about their Trango which is their two wall version with maximum ventilation adjustment which allows the widest temperature range.
Aug 11, 2024 07:33 PM
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theb8erAug 11, 2024 07:33 PM
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Quote from smblues :
It's impractical for backpacking because it is heavy. A typical three season backpacking tent is typically going to be 3-4 lbs for an high end tent (assuming 3 person). This is a 4 season tent, aka meant for snow/high alpine, and comes in at over 8 lbs. so if you are backpacking you won't want to carry that extra 4-5 pounds for functionality that you don't need.

Car camping is just a whole different thing not related to tents like this or 3 season backpacking tents at all. Or at the very least all the things that make a tent a good backpacking or alpine trekking tent generally aren't considerations when you are car camping.
Totally agree. This tent only would make sense if you can distribute the weight equally between 3 people by breaking down the equipment and each person carrying 3lbs each (but I also question how practical that would be if that can done).

Also, I question if you can even fit 3 adults comfortably in this tent with the extra gear for cold climate backpacking. Typically, my rule of thumb is to subtract 1 whatever the manufacturer says the tent can fit especially in UL environment.

Also agree on the differences between this backpacking/mountaineering tent vs. car camping tents. With the former you better do good research in the environment you're pitching the tent in because your life may depend on it. The latter, err, not so much. Worse case, if your cheapy car tent collapses during a rainstorm, then you take cover in your vehicle. No hard no foul.

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