Bibler I-Tent

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The I-Tent is a four-season tent made by Bibler. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 7 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Bibler I-Tent (Spring 2008) - Add I Footprint to Cart for FREE with Tent Purchase FREE FOOTPRINT! For a short time only, purchase this tent, add the super cool Footprint (look to the right to see a photo) to your cart and it's yours for free! The I-Tent by Bibler is a compact, two-person tent built for the most intense expedition use. Ultra strong and light. Comes fully seam-taped. Dimensions: 208 cm x 123 cm x 107 cm (82 x 48 x 42 ) Weight: Tent and Poles: 1.95 kg (4 lb 11 oz) Packaged 2.2 kg (4 lb 14 oz) Vestibule: 635 g (1 lb 6 oz) Ground Cloth: 270 g (9.5 oz) Packed Size: 15 cm x 48 cm (6 x 19 ) Area: 2.5 m2 (27.3 sq ft)"

From Backcountry.com:
"The Bibler I-Tent is super light, super strong, waterproof, breathable and easy to set up. The 2-person I-TENT was originally designed for the extreme mountain climber. This tent can be pitched on ledges that are no larger than your couch! Yet any outdoor adventurer will appreciate the design and features that make it the ideal tent at altitude. The I-TENT weighs an astonishing 4 pounds, 2 ounces, yet rolls up small enough to fit into the side pocket of many internal frame packs. Two poles crisscross inside the single tent wall, eliminating hard-to-thread sleeves, and bending naturally into the eaves of the roof. The result is maximum strength and more headroom per square foot of floor space than any other tent. The single piece bathtub floor has no seams. The door toggles to the side when open. The no-see-um net door is on the interior to prevent the massive ice build-up which occurs on exterior net doors of other brands in winter. Each I-TENT comes with two weatherproof zippered vents at the very peak of the tent to draw out rising moist air. In addition, a hooded vent over the door and a unique covered vent at the bottom of the door provide flow-through ventilation, even in poor weather. Two net pockets hold odds and ends, and it is fully seam taped. Sets up easily in under two minutes."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"A two-person single-wall tent built for expedition use, the Bibler I-Tent is lightweight, incredibly strong, windproof and waterproof. The canopy is built with waterproof and breathable ToddTex, the bathtub floor is polyurethane-laminated nylon and all the seams are factory taped. Its single end-door utilizes hybrid single-wall construction with a no-see-um mesh panel that gives an open-air feeling in nice weather. With two equal-size aluminum poles that fit inside, it’s easy to pitch from inside and on narrow ledges. Note: If you’re over 5’10” you should consider the Bibler Eldorado Tent , the larger counterpart to the I-Tent. While the I-Tent is 208 centimeters (82 in) in length, the Eldorado is 221 centimeters (87 in) long for bigger bodies or more gear. Please allow an extra day or two for delivery on this item. Bibler I-Tent: Capacity (persons): 2 Weight: 4 lb. 5 oz. Dimensions: 82" x 48" x 42" Floor Area: 27.3 sq.ft Optional Vestibule Area: 9 sq. ft. Freestanding? Yes Poles: 2 Doors: 1 Tent Diagram: Compare Tent Specs. Best viewed in 1280x1024 Click to enlarge"

From REI:
"Adjustable weatherproof vents keeps the warm air inside the tent in the winter and provide cool airflow in the summer, even during a rainstorm. Designed with as few seams as possible, all are fully factory taped to create a completely leakproof environment; Seam Grip provides extra protection. Door toggles to the side when open and no-see-em mesh is placed on the interior to prevent ice build-up. 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. Ideal in all high-altitude conditions, this tent can be pitched on ledges that are no larger than your sofa! Multiple light-reflecting tie-downs are helpful in the dark. Poles are held in place with Twistlock Pole Ties which are easy to work while wearing gloves or mitts. 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 security. Tent interior is pale yellow for a bright, natural look; floors are black so they dry fast, even in cold weather. This two-person, single wall, extreme mountain tent is lightweight, super strong, waterproof and easy to set up. Three-point equalizing guyline tie-downs provide security in extreme winds. Two equal-size Easton aluminum poles fit inside the tent eliminating pole sleeves; setup is a breeze from inside the tent. Two interior net pockets hold odds and ends. Walls are steep and floor shape is simple, thus optimizing living space, eliminating wasted space and increasing headroom."

User Reviews

I-Tent
Reviewed by Tom Pierce, Jan 31, 2007

"I've owned a Bibler I-Tent for a couple of years, having scored a great deal on a factory second. I'll echo the positive comments of other users. I will, however, caution that this tent was designed for winter/high altitude use which is all I use it for."

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Reviewed by Gir, Sep 03, 2006

"Got stuck out on exposed plateau and had to set up. Tent design was quick and easy to set up solo, kept me dry and safe through monstrous winds, hail and rain that came in every direction. Some condensation, but it was extremely cold and very wet out, so I'll put up with that - nothing a towel doesn't fix."

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Reviewed by Jim, Jul 19, 2003

"Bought the Bibler I-Tent after having a North Face Northwind singlewall tent leak on me. I was dubious at first about buying another singlewall but was assured by Bibler’s ads that their tents were 100% waterproof. There appeared to be no other tents small enough and light enough that offered the 4-season usage that I was looking for

At first I was very impressed with the quality and thought everything was ok."

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Reviewed by Mike, Feb 14, 2002

"This tent is light and quite sturdy. Care must be taken when first inserting the poles to make sure they are seated in the reinforced corners before tensioning. The rest of the floor would be easily ripped by a tensioned pole. Ventilation is quite good with two door model."

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Reviewed by Serge Theoret, Feb 11, 2002

"The tent is well built, easy to put up, strong. But it's not perfect. . . .

In weather around the freezing point you will get a lot of condensation on the poles that will make a puddle in each corner.

Again in the same situation of high humidity and near freezing temperature (especially with not much wind), much humidity will also develop on the inside walls."

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Reviewed by Drew Holmes, Sep 08, 1997

"As an all around mountain climber I have found the Bibler to be one of the best tents I have ever seen or used. I have used many and found this to be great for its purpose. not a roomy tent but that is not its purpose. for going into the mountains it is the best, buy a second tent for car camping."

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Reviewed by jpmac55@..., Nov 17, 1996

"Although it is pricey, it could very well be the last tent you purchase if you are in the market for a roomy one person or small two man tent (the Eldorado model is a larger version of the I-Tent). I would suggest you order it with 2 doors if you hike in a potentially wet and humid areas like the northeast (Adirondacks)."

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