Description
Sleep with a legend.
- Freestanding single-wall design saves weight by eliminating the need for separated canopy and fly; ideal for four-season climbing and mountaineering applications
- Waterproof breathable Todd-Tex fabric sheds wet weather and breathes exceptionally well to help reduce condensation
- Taped seams prevent dripping water or morning dew from sneaking in through the fabric joints
- Poles crisscross inside the single-wall canopy, eliminating the need to thread sleeves and providing superior strength against the elements
- Optional vestibule provides a covered entry and room for everyone's gear (vestibule sold separately)
- Multiple stake-out loops provide secure anchoring in windy locations
- Four internal mesh pockets help keep your kit organized at night
- Optional footprint sold separately
- Tent based off original design from Bibler
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Can somebody help explain the difference...
dutchmole
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Can somebody help explain the difference between the BD Fitzroy and the BD Tempest? I cant seem to understand why the Tempest is nearly $150 cheaper than the Fitzroy and it includes the vestibules. They are close to the same weight (if you add a vestibule to the Fitzroy), floor space is slightly less, but the Tempest has an additional 4.5in head room. Am I missing something that makes the Fitzroy an obvious winner over the Tempest, because I don't understand what the added cost is worth.
Thanks!
Guy Geva
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The "BD Tempest" have 2 vestibules (front and back) and it make it more strong in strong winds and faster to build for the vestibules in part of the tent
Mads
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The answer is they are both burly 4-season tents but on the Fitzroy you are paying for extra features that people who go into very harsh alpine conditions (think high camp on Denali) will care about. The Fitzroy is the strongest 2-person tent that BD sells. The shorter height makes it more secure in high winds. I did not find it to be claustrophobic, I think because the steep sidewalls still let you and a tentmate sit up straight and move around pretty comfortably. Plus, there's the added benefit of saving yourself work by not having to build your snow or rock wall 5 inches taller! I've had to do this in high winds and it is a b*tch, especially if you move camp every couple days.
The Fitzroy also gives you more options to shave weight if you are interested in a fast-and-light ascent. The vestibules are fully detachable (vs. attached on the Tempest) and you can shave ~1lb off your pack weight if you leave them at home. The Fitzroy's extra floor space comes mostly from an increase in the length of the tent, which means you can use the Fitzroy as a cozy 3-person tent with three adults sleeping head-to-toe. It will be a squeeze but it's a good option for fast-and-light ascents and in case of unanticipated situations where you need shelter for an extra person (this happened to me recently when a buddy had to bail mid-expedition and took a tent down with him.)
The design of the Fitzroy and the Tempest are largely the same (similar tent and pole structure, single wall, ToddTex fabric, small footprint), so it really depends on how you are planning to use the tent that determines whether you are willing to dole out $150 more for the Fitzroy. Hope this helps!
Hello,
Going to need some help with this,...
Craig Beswarick
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Hello,
Going to need some help with this, I am looking at getting a 4 season tent and I have got it down to one of these, the hillebery Nammatj 2GT or 3GT the Nallo 2GT or 3 GT and the black diamond tents the bombshelter or the fitzroy and the vango hurricane 200, if some one can give me good, bad or what ever info these tents I thank you now, the tent I will get will be doing everything from summer the winter camping sun to snow, mountain to lowlands, thanks
James Jenden
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Totally depends on what you need the tent for. The Fitzroy is 3 person, Bombshelter is 4-person, Nammatj 2GT is 2-person. How many people do you need it for? Black Diamond/Bibler make pretty much the best mountaineering tents in the world, but Marmot makes some good ones, along with Mountain Hardwear. For a two person, I'd recommend the Black Diamond Ahwahnee, or Marmot Alpinist. For three, the Fitzroy is great, along with the Mountain Hardwear EV3, and for four people, there is nothing better than the BD Bombshelter. I have no experience with North Face tents, but I hear their new single wall ones are pretty nice. You'll be good with any of these. They're built to last by reputable companies.
Sunrise in cathrine pass
Hayden Beck
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That's The Wasatach for you.
Why are there two weights listed for a...
Tony
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Why are there two weights listed for a tent?
Ryan Hamilton
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There are not two different weights. It is 6 lbs. 5 oz heavy. Many 3 season tents will list 2 or 3 different weights because you can often go with or without the rain fly, and sometimes just use the rainfly with out the main tent to even further reduce weight.
I can't decide between the Northface VE-25...
Nick G
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I can't decide between the Northface VE-25 and the Fitzroy 3 person 4- season .... any body out there that can provide me with some input?
Simon Hatfield
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Avoid that North Face tent, an 11lb 3 man? Are you kidding?
This tent will work well, but I wouldn't try and fit 3 people in it on anything more than a 1-2 night trip, it will be cramped and wet - single walls will condense on the two outer sleepers regardless of material and venting.
Have you looked into the Hilleberg Nallo or Nammatj? They are incredibly convenient to pitch (with internal poles, Fitzroy will NOT be), light and burly as hell.
Lower Camp
Ralph Kolva
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Lower camp on the way to Kautz Glacier route on Rainier.
What would you recommend for a good 3...
Doreen VanBuskirk
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What would you recommend for a good 3 season 3 person tent? We wanted the Nemo Losi but it's sold out every where. My son wants the Black Diamond Fitzroy but that's out of our price range. Any suggestions?
knanier
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Depends on what you're looking for. This is more of a 4 season mountaineering tent. If you're looking for a spring/summer/winter tent, I'd check out some of the Mountain Hardware tents or some of the MSR tents. Both a great and will cost less. Look at the MHW skyledge or MSR hubba hubba.
Lyric Rosatti
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I have a Marmot Limelight 3. Its a 3 person, 3 season tent. No complaints with it so far.
I am trying to decide between the Fitzroy...
Niloc
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I am trying to decide between the Fitzroy and the Mountain Hardwear EV 2. MH is lighter, with exterior poles and sealed at the factory. Any pros+cons between both to help me choose??
knanier
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Niloc - I had the same debate recently and decided to go with the Fitzroy for a couple reasons. The biggest one was that I'm 6'4 and it would be difficult, to say the least, to fit into the EV 2 and have a useable vestibule. The Fitzroy is bigger/roomier and perfect for 2 people for multiple nights. I also liked the vestibule that is removable to better suit the needs for whatever it is you're doing. I also think the internal poles are a plus - it makes setting it up in bad weather a little nicer than the external poles - but practice this at home a few times, it is different until you get the hang of it. As for the sealed seems, yes you have to do it yourself and than can be understandably frustrating - but in the end, an hour or so of work is worth the effort, IMHO. I've used both BD and MH tents and both are excellent quality!
It says the tent is "Seam Sealed" on this...
mve
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It says the tent is "Seam Sealed" on this site. Is it really? Why is everyone says they spent hours/days seam sealing it?
Kretzky
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It's seam sealed after you seal it. Black Diamond sells their tents with a tube of sealant that YOU get to go over the stitching inside and out with. It's not super bad, just a bit tedious and time consuming. Set it up and seal it, it'll probably take a couple hours if you're good. If you're not, you will be by the time you're done. There was a noticeable difference between the seams where I started and the seams where I finished when I sealed my first BD tent.
Fitzroy is unbeatable
Chris Davenport
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The Fitzroy is an all time classic 4-season shelter. I used this tent at 14,000' camp on Denali a couple years ago for a friend and I and it was perfect for two people for a couple of weeks. No issue with condensation inside the tent, and really warm as well. For three people it's a bit tight but totally fine for a few nights... just depends how close you are to your friends! I'm headed to Antarctica this fall and the Fitzroy is coming with me!
Hi, I'm looking for a vestibule for Black...
jl.sanchez604523
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Hi, I'm looking for a vestibule for Black Diamond Fitzroy, I can not find it in the site. I want to know the price and delivery costs to Europe?
(in case it is possible)
Do you have experience of how long it takes with delivery to Europe ...?
Thanks in advance
regards
JuanL
Fitzroy on Denali
Noah Howell
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Chillin' at 14K basecamp on Denali.
Bibler Fitzroy
Ralph Kolva
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I've used this tent for about eight years on everything from overnight backpacking trips to week long mountaineering and it's absolutely bomb proof. I've owned tents by Mt. Hardware, TNF, Noall and worked in outdoor retail over 10 years and no tent has impressed me as much as the Fitzroy, I'll always have a Bibler for the trips where I don't want to worry about what the weather throws my way. In good weather it opens up enough to stay cool, in rain it vents well with no condensation, and in the truly bad stuff it's drum tight and solid.
Ralph Kolva
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Yes, I have used this tent year round in all sorts of conditions (primarily higher elevations, above 5000 ft) and have never had a problem with leaking or condensation. I wouldn't use it in hot and humid conditions as there just isn't enough mesh to breath that well.
Both doors do have mesh, in all but the coldest conditions I typically leave each door open for the top 3 or 4 inches, they are well protected by a 'beak' over the top of the door.
Hating Ohio
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Yes, both doors have mesh panels.I debated between this and the EV-3 for some time but with a few planned trips that will go from bugs to glaciers, the mesh pushed me to the Fitzroy. Something to keep in mind when comparing specs on the two is the vestibule. It makes the prices almost identical and the Fitzroy a few hundred grams heavier for those that care.
I think they are both great but the Fitzroy seemed slightly more flexible while the EV-3 seemed slightly better for pure alpine time. I'm trapped in Ohio for three more years so the Fitzroy seemed like the better option.
Fitzroy Tent 3-Person 4-Season
M.M.B.
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I bought this tent for my husband. He said that his friend he most often backpacks with has this tent, and that it is a GREAT tent and a great gift. Except he and his friend find the tent not super easy to set up. Everything else about the tent is great though. :)
Up Date Bibler Fitzroy
Billy D
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Had an opportunity to use the Fitzroy on a rainy camping trip. It held up beautifully. No leaks and no seepage to the inside. After using the Fitzroy about ten times it appears to be a great four season tent. It didn't have any problem with condensation buildup on the inside, either. This tent is a keeper.
Bibler Fitzroy
Billy D
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This tent is fairly easy to set-up just do it at home before taking it on a camping trip. Having to seam seal a tent as expensive as this one is a bit disappointing. But if it keeps it waterproof I guess it is worth it. A bit small for two large adults. My son and I found it snug and he is only ten years old. It did not build up any condensation with both ends slightly vented and a pack towel hanging from one of the poles. Did not get a chance to test it in a downpour. That will be the ultimate test. I will up date when I'm out in a rain storm!
the outdoors are fun and stuff
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How the f does one seam seal a tent? Do you seriously have to do that with the newer fitzroy's?
Thanks!
Mark Dobrowolski
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From BD's website
1) cut the applicator tip so the hole is slightly bigger so it is easier to dispense the sealer
2) after laying a bead of sealer on the seam run your finger over it to flatten it out making
sure it has covered the seam and and a little bit on each side of the seam
3) on the "double" seams, such as at the door, and the bottom corners of the tent,
I found that dispensing the sealer directly from the tube was easiest and allowed me to
lay it on a little thicker, especially around the snap
the outdoors are fun and stuff
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Note to BD: Seam seal the tents before you sell them. What's next, I stitch together the seams myself as well?

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