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The North Face Rock 32 Bx Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
I'm looking to purchase my first tent and after reading alot...
By Chuck Leftwich
Ranked #398 - 3-Season Tents
December 6, 2010
I'm looking to purchase my first tent and after reading alot of reviews I keep coming back to this one.The only thing I question is the 43 inch height.I'm 5'7 and will be in the tent most of the time by myself but could occasionally share it.It will be used for motorcycle road trips.Is this 43 height something I should be concerned about or is that pretty much the normal for a 3 man tent? Thanks for your comments.
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By coppersnow516477
Ranked #376 - 3-Season Tents
January 12, 2011
One good example of a car-motorcycle camping tent: Big Agnes - Big House is about 11 pounds with a 68" ceiling.
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By coppersnow516477
Ranked #376 - 3-Season Tents
January 12, 2011
Chuck, My reply may be too late to help you, but you do not need to trim weight on a tent if you are going to use it on a motorcycle. Therefore, you can get a high-profile, high-ceiling tent without sacrifice. The ultra-light tents are designed for backpacking into remote campsites. If you want to be more comfortable, there are many similarly-priced tents with head clearance of more than five feet. However, 40-45" clearance on a backpacking tent is typical. Kim
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By moroni
Ranked #32 - 3-Season Tents
December 14, 2010
Chuck, Many three season tents are less than 43" @ their inside high point & some are more, so 43” seems to be right in the middle. These lighter weight tents tend to be lower in order to keep the weight down. Measure yourself sitting down to see how much room you'll have overhead. I think you'll be surprised to find out how roomy the Rock 32 is.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] polyester taffeta (75D, 190T), PU coating (1500mm), DWR coating; [floor] nylon taffeta (70D, 190T), PU coating (5000mm); [canopy] no-see-um mesh (40D)
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 2
- Poles:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- DAC Pressfit
- Pole Attachment:
- clip
- Floor Space:
- 43.3 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 89 x 70 in
- Interior Height:
- 42.5 in
- Vestibule Space:
- [each] 9.3 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 25 x 7 in
- Seams:
- [floor & fly] fully taped
- Ventilation:
- mesh walls
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes, footprint not included
- Trail Weight:
- 5 lb 13 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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