Bibler Ahwahnee

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The Ahwahnee is a four-season tent made by Bibler. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 9 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"This season Bibler introduces a new well-ventilated, two-door version of the infamous four-season Ahwahnee2. Two full side doors provide for an open-air feeling, while increasing both ventilation and ease of exit and entry without increasing the retail price. Wide awnings cover each door while the Ahwahnee's low profile design sheds both wind and weather. This is a great tent for anyone who plans to travel across multiple climates-from the desert to high alpine environments."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The four-season Bibler Ahwahnee is the most versatile with two mesh-covered full-size side doors that can be opened all the way up for easy exit/entry and excellent ventilation. With wide awnings over each, the doors are protected from rain and can be left partially open to vent. The incredibly strong and lightweight Ahwahnee is built with a waterproof and breathable ToddTex canopy and a polyurethane-laminated nylon floor and all the seams are factory taped. With two aluminum poles that fit inside the tent, it’s easy to pitch and quiet in high winds. For interior organization, the Ahwahnee has two interior net pockets. Optional vestibules that work on either side of the tent are available. Bibler Ahwahnee Specs: Capacity (persons): 2 Weight: 6 lb. Dimensions: 90" x 53" x 45" Floor Area: 33.1 sq.ft Optional Vestibule Area: 13 sq. ft. Freestanding? Yes Poles: 2.5 Doors: 2"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Bibler Ahwahnee Tent (Fall 2009) The Ahwahnee by Bibler's most versatile shelter, with two full-side doors that peel away to increase ventilation and enhance views. Dimensions: 229 cm x 135 cm x 114 cm (90" X 53" X 45") Weight: Tent and Poles: 2.73 kg (6 lb) Packaged: 3.05 kg (6 lb 11 oz) Vestibule: 612 g (1 lb 6 oz) Ground Cloth: 321 g (11.3 oz) Packed Size: 20 cm x 48 cm (8" x 19") Area: 3.08 m2 (33.1 sq ft)"

From REI:
"A great tent for those who travel across multiple climates from the desert to high alpine environments it's built for intense mountain abuse. Bibler has updated the famous Ahwhanee 2--it now has two full side doors for an open-air feel, excellent ventilation and, well, awesome comfort! Designed with as few seams as possible, all are fully factory-taped to create a completely leakproof environment; Seam Grip provides extra protection. Door zippers remain velvety smooth, resist wind and are treated with silicone to prevent water wicking and the inevitable freeze. Floor material is finely woven high-denier nylon taffeta laminated to a strong waterproof film; coating is on the inside to protect from wear and tear. Low-profile green is a blend-in color in three-season conditions; floors are black so they dry fast, even in cold weather. No-see-um mesh covers the door and window on the inside to avoid freezing. Poles are held in place with Twistlock Pole Ties, which are easy to work while wearing gloves or mittens. Precise catenary cut makes tent skin-tight on the poles and quiet in heavy winds; door awning is designed to remain quiet, even in a gale. Seams are all sewn with super heavy-duty nylon thread and every stress point is reinforced for extra durability and security. This new two-door design also eases entry and exit for two. Triple-layer ToddTex laminate extends all the way to the ground so there is no coated fabric on the walls, eliminating excess condensation. Two equal-size Easton aluminum poles fit inside the tent, eliminating the need for pole sleeves; setup is a breeze from inside the tent. Two interior net pockets hold odds and ends; tie-down points have reflective tape for easy location in the dark. Walls are steep and floor shape is simple, thus optimizing living space, eliminating wasted space and increasing headroom. Wide awnings cover each door, while the low profile sheds both wind and weather."

User Reviews

Ahwahnee
Reviewed by William Hooks, Oct 08, 2008

"Having studied the other reviews of this tent to the present time, I find myself agreeing with most of the comments: an extremely versatile tent especially regarding hot weather and ventilation, while at the same time waterproof; modular, so that vestibule/s can be added at the discretion of the user; once connected, the vestibule/s are excellent in general."

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Ahwahnee
Reviewed by algentry1, May 22, 2008

"The Bibler Ahwahnee is the best tent I've used for simplicity of design and ease of setup. I've used it in a variety of weather conditions, windy, hot, cold, wet, damp, and it performs as advertised. I read a lot of online reviews before making this purchase."

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Ahwahnee
Reviewed by Bruce Kentner, Nov 16, 2007

"Ive just read the other reviews and agree with most everything said but I must say I have a serious love/hate relationship with this tent. I don't mind paying big bucks for quality and longevity but I do have some big issues with it. Love includes the quality of materials, bomb proof construction/wind capability, versatility of doors/screens for different weather and the yellow interior is very soothing when confined by bad weather."

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Ahwahnee
Reviewed by edthecow, Oct 09, 2005

"Lots of gear is pretty good. A few pieces are truly great. And then there is a category, more akin to art than gear, that so few pieces fall into that it's is almost legendary. Gear that works, every time, gear that lasts. Gear that is functional and beyond -- almost beautiful in measure and method, in its fulfillment of purpose."

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Ahwahnee
Reviewed by Scott, Apr 21, 2005

"I have been looking at the tent for awhile. I owned a North Face Slickrock for years, and it was an awesome tent. Then, somebody stole it from my campsite (can you believe some people). So I was hunting for a replacement. I liked the two big doors on the Slickrock, and when I saw Bibler now making the Ahwahnee with two doors now, that got my attention."

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Ahwahnee
Reviewed by Cornfedmidgetoflove, Oct 17, 2004

"The design is bad if you have rain. Winter camp only. The vestible is not a good design. Water flows into the door area. Big door good, design not good. Bibler is expensive. Go with another tent my friends. These tents are designed for altitude and arctic. Go with Sierra Designs Hercules. Or something like it. Single walls are overrated."

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Ahwahnee
Reviewed by Jeff, Aug 14, 1999

"After reading many such reviews, surfing the web, and trekking to a store that even carried them, I took the plunge. My friend even ran into Todd Bibler backpacking out in Colorado one summer. His story of weathering a fierce thunderstorm one night in his Bibler bivy impressed Todd."

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Ahwahnee
Reviewed by Doug Smith, Jan 27, 1999

"I bought this tent this week. This is a first reaction review.

Let me say that i have seen fire and i have seen rain. Some of the tents i have used for camping have ranged from miserable to fair. After setting up this Bibler (which was difficult my first time) I think i am in love."

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Ahwahnee
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jun 28, 1997

"This is the roomiest, lightest weight 4-season tent on the market. I used it on a recent trip to Mt. Baker, Rainier, Hood and Mt. Shasta. It kept me nice and dry on the first 3 mountains where it rained about 75% of the time. On Shasta, it held up easily to steady 40mph winds with frequent 70mph gusts."

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