MEC Tarn 3 tent

This is definitely not a one person tent! Another purchase from my aborted attempt at the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. I'm not sure why I thought that this would be a good attempt for a solo attempt at the JDF.

The tent itself is bullet proof and stands up to a hell of a lot of bad weather without any problems. However, it weights 3.2 Kg (7 lbs) and doesn't pack down to a very manageable size. If there is two of you it is much better as one person can take the tent and fly and the other can take the poles and pegs.

The tent is roomy for two but three would be very cozy. The vestibule is big enough to get two packs into and still have enough room to get in and out comfortably. There is a window in the fly vestibule and a nifty zippered flap that you can poke your head out of to see if the weather has cleared up. There is a footprint available for it (which I have) but I haven't had a chance to use.

Set up of the tent is pretty easy. The tabs for the three poles are color coded so you don't try to put the wrong tab on the wrong pole. The fly is the standard type that stretches over and attaches to the bottoms of the poles.

Currently only using the Tarn if backpacking with other family members. Retired and replaced by a Hennessey Ultra Light A-Sym Hammock.