Bibler Fitzroy

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The Fitzroy is a four-season tent made by Bibler. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Fitzroy tent has become a Bibler classic, sought after by mountaineers and backpackers for both its strength and roominess.The Fitzroy tent combines four Easton 7075 aluminum poles, seven pole intersections and a low profile to create a tent able to withstand the most angry storm. Weighing only 6 pounds, the Bibler Fitzroy tent provides the stability of a Mack truck with plenty of room for two people and gear. Much lighter than any other four-season tent in this size range, the Fitzroy tent has been designed to maximize headroom and usable floor space. Bibler's two-door construction ensures excellent ventilation during the summer and allows easy entry and exit, especially when winter camping. The tops of both doors on the Fitzroy have pole-supported awnings that cover zippered vents for controlled cross-ventilation, even in the worst conditions. Bibler's innovative three-point equalizing guy lines stake out each side of the tent in strong winds. Mesh pockets sewn inside hold easily lost items. As with all Bibler Tents, there are no pole sleeves to thread, so setup takes less than two minutes."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Bibler Fitzroy Tent (Fall 2008) The Fitzroy Tent is Bibler s strongest two-person tent. Four-pole, steep wall design provides maximum stormproofness. Dimensions: 236 cm x 152 cm x 102 cm (93 x 60 x 40 ) Weight: Tent and Poles: 2.85 kg (6 lb 4 oz) Packaged: 3.2 kg (7 lb 1 oz) Vestibule: 612 g (1 lb 6 oz) Ground Cloth: 334 g (1.2 oz) Packed Size: 23 cm x 48 cm (9 x 19 ) Area: 3.34 m2 (36 sq ft)"

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Bibler Fitzroy TentImpervious to the elements the Bibler Fitzroy tent is Black Diamonds strongest two-person, four-season high-altitude climbing and mountaineering tent. Stormproof and incredibly stable the Fitzroy combines 4 Easton Aluminu"

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"Stormproof and stable, the Bibler Fitzroy is their strongest two-person, four-season tent. Using an internal four-pole/seven-intersection architecture coupled with our three-point equalizing guyline design, the Fitzroy is easy to pitch, has steep walls, ample interior space and headroom and it still withstands gale force winds. Above each door, pole-supported awnings cover weatherproof vents for controlled ventilation, even in the heaviest rains. With no-see-um mesh panels, the double doors give an open-air feeling in nice weather. For interior organization, the Fitzroy has four interior net pockets. Bibler Fitzroy: Capacity (persons): 2 Weight: 6 lb. 4 oz. Dimensions: 93" x 60" x 40" Floor Area: 36 sq.ft Optional Vestibule Area: 9 sq. ft. Freestanding? Yes Poles: 4 Doors: 2 Tent Diagram: Compare Tent Specs. Best viewed in 1280x1024 Click to enlarge"

User Reviews

Fitzroy
Reviewed by Mark S. Finch, Apr 28, 2006

"I live in a resort town in Colorado and have the worker-bee 'luxury' of being able to travel extensively during our off-seasons. My Fitzroy has been on several dozen pretty crazy trips, typically lasting a month or more. From six weeks paddling The Inside Passage, to tons of high-altitude winter conditions, this is THE tent to depend on when your shelter means everything."

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Fitzroy
Reviewed by johncrazyhorse2003@..., Nov 26, 2004

"I've found with any type of mountaineering equipment that experience is a must!!! If not,then a person will always buy and use "LOW-END" equipment. I purchased the Fitzroy Bibler tent a few months ago recently where I live (Mojave Desert). It snowed 3 feet."

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Fitzroy
Reviewed by DavO, Dec 06, 2001

"This is essentially a winter tent. When you already have a three season tent, this is the tent for that other season. Like most specialized products it performs its specialized function well. The tent has mosquito netting but my experience is that it works best in temperatures where bugs are not present."

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Fitzroy
Reviewed by Rmb, Jun 08, 1999

"VERY expensive but a bombproof tent. I'm 6'3" and can easily fit another person and some gear inside. This is not a 3 person tent as advertised. There's no way 3 people could live in this tent without killing each other.

Excellent design. Even without guying this thing is totally rigid and rock solid."

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Fitzroy
Reviewed by Don Clary, Jan 23, 1999

"Don't let anyone tell you this is a three man tent. It is tight with two and minimal gear (with no vestibule). I have enjoyed mine in all kinds of weather in the Colorado and New Mexico Rockies (downpours to heavy snow). It has never leaked and condensation has been very light."

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Fitzroy
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jan 21, 1998

"In one word bombproof. all this tent needs is bulletproof fabric and it could stand up to anything. this is one of the lightest four season 3 person expedition tents in the world, and definitly the strongest. the price tag is a little steep but if you can afford it definitley fork over the extra dough."

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Fitzroy
Reviewed by wfish@..., Dec 22, 1996

"The best tent on the planet!!! I have put mine through some extremely brutal conditions and it never has given me a hint of trouble. If you can afford it, get one!"

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