Gear Review
The North Face Minibus 3 Tent 3-Person 3-Season
minibus 33
By steve
Ranked #1172 - 3-Season Tents
April 10, 2009
Just got my new minibus 33!
pretty sweet tent. fairly easy to set up. like the storage space and the room for the gear loft. 1 big downfall IMO, the corner tabs on the outside, where the ends of the tent poles insert into, they are plastic!! i really don't like that. i can just see this part failing, breaking, or fautiging over time. also that tab is on a piece of webbing that is bar tacked "stiched" to the tent floor, so if it does break, it would have to sent in to replace that small corner tab. I really don't like that piece. it should have been made of aluminum or steel. I am a product designer, and actually used to design tents, seems that the lead designer would have noticed this design flaw. other than that tab, i love this tent!
View Details: The North Face Minibus 3 Tent 3-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] 40D 238T ripstop nylon with PU coating and silicone finish; [canopy] 40D 210T nylon; [mesh] no see um netting (20D polyester); [floor] 70D 210T nylon taffeta with PU coating and water-resistant finish
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 2
- Poles:
- 4
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL
- Pole Attachment:
- clips
- Floor Space:
- 43 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 91.5 x 68 in
- Interior Height:
- 43 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 23 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 24 x 27 in
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Ventilation:
- multiple vents
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes
- Trail Weight:
- 6 lb 3 oz
- Recommended Use:
- camping, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: August 28, 2010 By: Mike Nowacki
That is a "Jake's Foot". I think it is very well made and offers a lot of convenience. I'm sure that is under warranty. My guess is that it is a DAC feature, and comes part and parcel with the DAC poles
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes