User Review: Slumberjack Raptor

Reviewed August 19, 1999 by Dale W. Gallmann

Rating:
Design: 3 season
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: Very easy - 3 poles, less than five (5) minutes
Weight: 4lbs. 10oz.
Price Paid: $89

GOOD:

I used the Slumberjack Raptor during a four (4) night five (5) day excursion in Rocky Mountain National Park. It rained three (3) of the four (4) nights during the trip. I never got wet even though some of the storms at 11,000' were violent. Pitch the tent into the wind! The Raptor accomidated my North Face Goliath (lg.) sleeping bag and Cascade Designs LE sleeping bag pad without any problems. There is alot of room in this tent.

MODIFICATIONS:

I did modify the Raptor for my trip. All guy-lines were replaced with Kelty trip-tease. All zipper pulls had Kelty trip-tease added to them. All tent stakes were replace with Simpson titanium, for strength and weight. Glow in the dark tape was added to the gear loft and side pockets as well as the ends of the third, short tent pole.

Bad:

Although the rain fly did not leak and the tent had what I consider superior ventilation, moisture did collect on the inside of the rain fly. All seams were taped by the factory, however, it appears that some of the tape seams are delaminating. This could be a problem with future use. I had a somewhat difficult time slipping the third (short pole) through the sleeve. It had a tendancy to snag. Also, I had a hard time keeping anything in the gear loft. Everything I put in it had a tendency to fall out, like my glasses. One (1) clip used to attach the rain-fly to the main body of the tent broke. I will be contacting Slumber Jack for a replacement since the tent is less than one (1) year old. I will let you know how good the warranty department is if I am able to update this transmission.

GENERAL:

Overall it is a very affordable tent with lots of head room. Although lighter one man tents are available, one needs to consider the benefits of spending additional money to save weight.

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