Its bullet proof. Used in every type of weather always stayed dry and warm. If anyone still has one. Could someone please tell me the length of the vestibule pole. Lost mine climbing headwall I canada

None that I have seen. If anyone still has one. Could someone please tell me the length of the vestibule pole. Lost mine climbing headwall I canada

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This has been a really good tent for me. Have used it under persistent wet conditions (Oregon Coast Range in November) and no leakage problems to report. Spent a night on an exposed shelf in the Tetons with some big winds and it held up just fine. I''m about 6''4" and this tent is really small if it''s me and another "average" sized person in here. There are some ventillation issues too, but overall it''s been really good.

Customer Service

no problems

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Kelty Apex, Timberline, various Eurekas, North Face

This tent is very sturdy and stable and cost wise, a great deal. I have used it in horrendus conditions in winter in Minnesota and have never had any complaints. Ventilation is a little tricky and I have never zipped the windows up more than half-way, but this goes with the tent's usage. The vestibule is nice and roomy and I like the opening options (sides or front panel). Inside is nice with pockets and gear loft. I reccomend using the middle pole at all times because it greatly increases headroom. Construction is impeccable and I have yet to notice leaks. I have had this thing out in 70+ mph winds with blowing snow and it held its shape although the blowing snow had to be continually cleared because it would push up under the fly and press on the inner walls. Not really a complaint, just somthing to be vigilant about. The only modification I have made is to the zipper pulls on the windows. I took off the metal pulls and replace them with 2mm cord. This is a roomy four season tent that can be carried solo. With two people it can get cozy with extra winter gear, but the vestibule is huge and takes a couple of packs and boots, etc.

Customer Service

Walrus has great cust. service. I had a few guylines freeze and break during a heavy wet snow and they sent me new ones at no charge.

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I bought this tent in 98 and have used it on the west and east coast (including Alaska), and it has taken me through every type of weather and situation possible with absolutely no problems. Wicked storms (I'll never forget waking up in the middle of a storm thinking it was daylight then realizing that is was constant lightning), snow, desert heat, everything. It will get warm inside if there isn't much of a breeze blowing (I believe it would be hot in any tent at the bottom of the Grand Canyon). Actually, I did have one problem the last time I went out for a overnight in Burrell's Ford, SC. It rained the entire time and the tent was sitting in a big puddle (which it has before with no problems). I went to get in and the tent was retaining water along the right side. I figure I'll re-seal it and it will be ok. I highly recomend this tent.

Customer Service

Haven't had any problems with the tent so I don't know how their customer service is.

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This is an excellent tent. I love the gearloft and the rapid hub system. Some people say that its hard to set up and take down. Only if you are an idiot. IT IS NOT HARD AT ALL. I bought my tent in 99 so i dont have the extra pole in the middle of the tent. That made me mad. My one dislike about the tent is that there isnt much interior room for two people. I would sacrifice some extra weight for a bit more sleeping room. That is just me.

Customer Service

AWESOME TENT!!!

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Kelty Vortex 2

I got the new version of the Rapeed XV at REI at a considerable discount. I was immediately impressed with its weight and toughness. This tent is a little difficult to take down and fold up but once you get the hang of it is all right. I spent the night at 13000 feet last night in the snow and wind and was very pleased. I love the versatility of this tent , it allows you to really customize your experience. It doesn't fit sideways into most packs but it's not hard to think back to the old-days when things were lashed to the outside of packs. It works great. I've used lots of outdoor gear and with the price factor this ranks very highly among the best of what I've used. Excellent value.

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Kelty Vortex, Dana, Wenzel, American Camper

I used this tent several times this summer, gotten poured on every time and always stayed dry. In a torrential wind driven rain storm on Crawford Path in The Whites we were reluctant to leave the tent in the morning because it was so dry and comfortable inside. I agree that taking the thing down can be a bit of a grind, especially when you and it are soaked, but after a few tries I've gotten to where I can singlehandedly wrap it up and stuff it in my pack in less than 10 minutes in tough weather. Putting it up is so easy, that it more than makes up for the take down problems. It's pretty light to carry, but doesn't fit sideways in most packs, which is a bummer. The vestibule is a little tight and the interior is a little cozy for bigger people, but those are weight trade offs. Overall, I've been very satisfied. I hate getting wet and I hate being cold even more and I've been very comfortable in a lot of bad NH weather this summer. A good value.

Customer Service

No problems yet.

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The Rapeede XV is by far the highest quality tent I have purchased thus far. I am a 16 year old scout with a good bit of outdoor experience, especially backpacking. Unfortunately much of that experience has incorporated rather crummy gear from brands such as Coleman, Guide Gear, Ozark Trails, Camptrails, etc. If you know anything about quality, you understand that these companies don't (or at least no longer) produce "high end" equipment. Anywho, having exposure to such products, I've got a rather good understanding on what is junk and what is not, and I shall fill you in right now, this tent is not junk. You can tell by all them little details Walrus incorporates into it. Such as on the vestibule, the zipper system that allows you to open from top or bottom, left or right side or front flap, to accomodate conditions. Anyway, the quality of this tent is remarkable. The floor has been factory sealed and is of the "bathtub" variety, so even if you don't spring for the ground cloth (extra $30, I recommend it), you should still be in good shape. I have yet to have any sort of rip or tear or malfunction in more than a year of frequent use, the freak'n zippers don't even snag! And if you do some due research, you'll find that this is a suprisingly lightweight 4 season tent that sports 32 square feet and a 12 square foot vestibule. 2 people fit in it very easily, and the vestibule has more than enough room for two packs and two pairs of mucky boots. Head clearance is great, and the tent really optimizes its room with the steep walls. Set up is a breeze with the rapid hub system, though packing up is a little awkward (you kinda just have to ball it up and cram it in the stuff sack, sort of unorthodox but...). If you use all the guy lines and stakes and such (which is impressive) you'll have one bombproof shelter that is not gonna budge much less make any noise what so ever. The one gripe I have which really is not a complaint as much as an observation is that the Rapeede XV is a 4 season tent, so it will stand up to winter snows and such, but in the summer, is a little steamy, but I never really had a problem with condensation. If you leave the window open, angle the vestibule doors right, you can get a good air flow, but it is tricky. If you want a wind tunnel, try the Kelty Vortex, that is an impressive tent when it comes to ventilation. Also the arching pole on the vestibule serves a good purpose but is not entirely needed and is a little difficult to take out. I did a good bit of research before purchasing this tent, it is just about the lightest 4 season tent for its size and price. I don't know exactly how neccessary the extra pole on the new model is, cause this sucker can go through a tornado unphased. If you want the best 4 season tent that comfortably houses 2 people for under $210 (actually $500 if you do the research) then it's the Rapeede XV all the way.

Customer Service

As I had said, I have never had a problem with the quality of this product. Never a rip, tear, worn spot, leakage, nothing. But I did once have a question concerning the tent, called them up and was serviced immediately. I was impressed by their quickness to help.

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This is a first night review, had it up in VA (near dc) in July rained all night and had no problems what so ever, vestibule is large, and can't beat the price. Very impressed with this tent, my brother who owns a north face is somewhat jealous.

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I compared this tent to every tent out there in its catagory and I'm sure I got the best one for the money. It sets up in a flash after one practice run. The poles are an intregal part of the design which makes the tent a little less
compactable than I like but the quality of how the
tent's made and how it performs is worth a small sacrifice.

Customer Service

Not had to use them.

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I did rent a N.F. Mtn. tent once, unless your going to Everest...Buy the Walrus and buy a GPS or something with the money you just saved.