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The North Face Mica 12

rated 4.5 of 5 stars

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photo: The North Face Mica 12 three-season tent

So far I have been really happy with this tent. I have only slept in it maybe 4 times, but even on the dunes of White Sands it was light and easy to setup.

I am 6'3 215 lbs. and I fit in there absolutely fine. I had a small pack with me a few times and there is so much headroom when laying down that I went ahead and kept the pack inside instead of leaving it covered in the vestibule. I was worried about the headroom and thought I might have to go up to the Hubba or Hubba HP because they do have larger headroom when sitting up, but this one is fine for me.

I have no complaints yet, but I have not been caught out in a storm yet either and that is the only reason I have not given it a 5 star.

It has been good enough that I am taking it on the Colorado Trail next week and I will try to post results after that. If I ever do a solo car camp somewhere and I have a choice between this or an easy 2 man tent and they are both in the car, this is absolutely fine.

I do have 5 tents and another lighter Mountain Hardwear solo tent, but it is too small to sit up in and not freestanding, so I like this one a lot better.

Design: three season freestanding solo
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: For me I did not need the instructions at all
Price Paid: great price

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Specs

Price MSRP: $229.00
Historic Range: $137.37-$229.00
Capacity 1
Canopy Fabric 40D 210T Nylon Ripstop
Floor Fabric 70D 210T Nylon Taffeta with 5000 mm PU Coating
Fly Fabric 40D 238T Siliconized Nylon with 1500 mm PU Coating
Floor Area 18sq ft / 1.6 sq m
Number of Poles 2
Pole Diameter 9.0 mm
Stuffed Size 18 in x 6 in / 46 cm x 15 cm
Vestibule Area 6 sq ft / 0.55 sq m
Trail Weight 2 lb 12 oz / 1.25 kg
Total Weight 3 lb 2 oz / 1.39 kg

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