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Looking for a TENT in South Africa
Hi,
I am looking to buy a tent to go backpacking around Africa and maybe also hiking. The problem is in South Africa I can't seemed to find many brands avaliable. So my choice has come down to the following 2 tents: 1. MSR Hubba 2. Northface Tadpole So here are my questions 1. Can anybody recommend these tents ? Past expierences ? 2. The Hubba is lighter (1.6 kg) and the Tadpole is heavier (2.2 kg). I was told the Tadpole is more wind resistance because of its 3 pole construction. Is this true ? How good is the Hubba's wind resistance ? 3. The Hubba has smaller space inside than the Tadpole. Can I get myself (1.80 m long) and my 70L rucksack into the Hubba tent ? 4. Where in South Africa can I get other tents, eg. Mountain Hardware, Hilleberg, Helsport, Terra Nova etc. ? 5. Can anybody recommend a tent for backpacking around Africa other than the Hubba and Tadpole ? Thanks Loic |
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