Walrus Terramoto Tents
Walrus Terramoto Tents
USER REVIEWS
[Jan 10, 2003]
James
Climber
well i have now used this tent for 3? years now.. its ok. I have destroyed 1 fly, 1 pole and the floor of the tent. All were replaced quickly or fixed. i wish there was more pockets inside the tent, although there is some "hidden pockets" in the roof. The new MSR (they make this tent) tent that took over the terramoto comes with a gear loft. The vestibule is good for boots, thats it.. and well im still happy with the tent, but as a guide i am currently looking for something else that is a bit more durable Customer Service PERFECT.. always fast, friendly, and well yea . But I have had to use it a lot Similar Products Used: Most marmot 3 season tents, most MEC 3 and 4 season tents, sierra designs |
[Apr 01, 2002]
Dennis
Day Hiker
Used the Terramoto 2.0 in March @Northern Arizona, elevation 7000 ft with 2 in of snow overnight. It was about 19 degrees F with 40-50 mph windgusts. With the fly guyed out completely, the tent hardly moved. 4 season storm flaps on the mesh kept the wind and cold out. It has 2 lantern loops, but no gearloft as a option. The fly has a bright yellow-orange color vestible which aids in locating the tent at night or bad weather. Extra guy loops on the fly for heavy wind and rain. Overall, an excellent value in a small tent, 31 SF/ 4 season from Walrus. Customer Service Haven''t needed yet. Similar Products Used: MHW RWAV |
[May 17, 2001]
Arn
Backpacker
I purchased the terromoto because of its size and weight characteristics. I did a significant amount of research comparing tents and found the Walrus Terromoto to be a good choice. So far, I have been very pleased with the tent. It is light for its size and has been used in all 4 seasons. The tent is warm in the cold weather, and has excellent ventilation in the summer. I have heard Walrus makes a quality water tight tent. I sealed the perimeter seam before using and have spent numerous nights in very wet weather. The tent has performed flawlessly and has stayed very dry. Condensation has not been a problem with all the vent options. I would recommend this tent for 3+ season use. Customer Service Have not had to use them. Similar Products Used: None |
[Dec 02, 2000]
James Meyer
Backpacker
Well the tent is great, the vestibule is kinda small, but i dont mind. The inside is spaceous, and vents nicely with all that zip up mesh. Some concerns are no gear loft. im not sure if you can buy one, but it shure would be nice, the poles, because of the tapered ends can be only put in and pulled out one way. I broke one pole already, but that was because of stupidity. It would also be nice if the smaller pole was a different color than the rest, just so i know which pole is wich. those are just little basic style problems wiht the tent. I am very very happy with it and so far i have had no leaks, rips ,tears or anything serious. I just wish i knew how the velcro system is supposed to hold the fly door out of the way! Customer Service Their customer service is excellent, no automated crap, just nice friendly people! Similar Products Used: MEC Gothic Arch |
[Nov 30, 2000]
Wayne
Backpacker
I got tent bound in a cold 35 degree rain for about 10 hours and it didn't Customer Service never personally, but friends with walrus products say they have good customer service Similar Products Used: SD tiros assault |
[Jul 25, 2000]
Mike
Backpacker
A killer tent with great ventalation. With out the excess parts it weighs in under 6 lbs., so it's nice to pack. It's very good in heavy rain, not a drop has entered the tent. I have no problems with this tent, the construction is magnificent. Great if you're a ultra light packer who wants a 4 season tent at a reasonable price. I only paid $324.00 cdn for the thing. Similar Products Used: None |
[Dec 12, 2000]
Rich
Backpacker
I was looking for a lightweight, strong, no frills tent, that was reasonably priced, and this tent was everything I could ask for. The construction is high quality, and the materials seem sturdy. My only gripe is that the rain fly isn't perfectly tight, but It's probably as tight as anything under $350 I've seen. I couldn't rationalize the extra $100 for so little benefit. Similar Products Used: Walrus Skyline Kelty older hoop tent? |
[May 28, 2001]
Jim
Backpacker
The Terramoto has one of the best weight to floor area ratios for a 3+ season tent. One one trip last summer, the first night was very warm and without the rainfly, the zip-open roof panels and rear window gave us a great view of the stars. On anouther outing, it showered on and off all night with no leaks. The only downsides are the small entrance and slightly cozy interior, but the weight savings is worth it. With the great ventilation, this tent will work from the Utah desert to the rainy Washington Cascades. Customer Service No interactions, but I like their website. Similar Products Used: Kelty Vortex 2, Sierra Designs Stretch Dome, Eureka Hex-Dome. |