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MSR Dragontail Tent 2-Person 4-Season
how does the dragontail do when its really hot and rainy?
By djangod
Ranked #646 - 4-Season Tents
April 18, 2009
how does the dragontail do when its really hot and rainy?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Dustin Short
Ranked #202 - 4-Season Tents
May 24, 2011
The point of 4 season tents is that they can withstand the heavy snowfall and winds often associated with winter and alpine conditions. It has very little to do with comfort and more to do with safety. So this tent can be used in all four seasons, however in summer it will be miserable due to it's lack of breathability. All single wall tents will suffer this issue (they make up for it by being lighter).
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By JC
Ranked #318 - 4-Season Tents
January 6, 2011
I disagree with Big Jim's assesment. If the tent is miserable in the summer, it should be advertised as ECWS. 4 Season tents are heavier, and it would be nice to own 2 quality tents, one 3 season and one 4 season. It's advetised as 4 season, meaning it should be comfortable or have enough ventilation to use even in late spring, summer, early fall temps. If it's actually too hot for anything but extreme cold weather service, I'd stay away from this one. Check out REI's 4 Season tents. I used one for 3 years, but lost it during a move. Enough ventilation to use in summer, great for cold weather.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Big Greg
Ranked #351 - 4-Season Tents
October 16, 2010
This tent really is meant for cold weather. It is awesome in snowy conditions. If your going to camp in worm weather leave this tent an home and grab a three season
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By nick
Ranked #570 - 4-Season Tents
July 2, 2009
terrible, condensation was streaming down the walls to the point where it was pooling on the floor
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 30D nylon ripstop, 40D nylon ripstop, polyester mesh
- Freestanding:
- no
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC aluminum
- Pole Attachment:
- sleeve
- Floor Space:
- 30 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 90 x 50 in
- Interior Height:
- 41 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 14 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 20 x 7 in
- Ventilation:
- flow-through vents
- Fast-pitch Option:
- no
- Trail Weight:
- 4 lb 6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- expeditions, mountaineering, alpine climbing, basecamp
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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