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Posted by rexim on October 1, 2007 at 12:59:59 am EDT
In reply to 3-season tent use posted by MTB416 on September 29, 2007 at 12:54:13 pm EDT

I consider the conditions you describe to be within the range of a three-season tent.

Two weeks ago I camped near Lake Superior in a Timberline-type tent and a +20 synthetic sleeping bag, overnight lows around 30 degrees F, with high winds and moderate rain (but no snow). As Stikeen recomended, I camped in an area sheltered from much of the wind and was quite comfortable

I have slept comfortably under a tarp at near zero degrees F. I have also camped in deep snow and sub-zero temperatures, but I don't believe I've ever camped in what most would consider a modern four season tent. However, I don't camp in the Rockies and have never had to face a heavy mountain snowfall.

Under the conditions you describe, if heavy snow is not likely, I think it's more important to have a sleeping bag that will keep you warm rather than a four-season tent.

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