| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Rumple
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
|
 Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject: BRAND NEW 4-season Mountaineering Tent, UPDATE: Video Review |
 |
|
I bought a tent thinking it was two-man, turns out it is one man. My loss is your gain.
Check out this video review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XNUwTFiCww
And/or see these photos:
http://www.backcountryedge.com/images/PRODUCT/medium/kelty-quartz-1.jpg
http://www.backcountryedge.com/popup.aspx?src=images/Product/large/122_1_.jpg
This is a brand-new Kelty Quartz 1 4-season, two-pole mountaineering tent, with rain fly. Here is the manufacturer ad copy:
| Quote: |
A simple lightweight solo tent for all seasons. The Quartz 1 comes with Kelty's patented FlyBoy anchoring system, which consists of a patch permanently affixed to the fly and a plastic clip that clamps the body, poles, and fly together into a single, unitized self-reinforcing structure (no more reaching up under the fly to attach velcro straps). Flyboy also accepts guylines to create a stronger and more stable structure.
Also features Kelty Webforce�. The "trusses" at each pole sleeve intersection guide the pole through the intersection, easing set up, and eliminating any independent movement of the poles, strengthening the structure. The "tendons" on the fly, which lock stakeout points to FlyBoys, prevent any stretch or movement under even the heaviest winds.
Comes with DAC Pressfit poles. By using very tight tolerances, DAC is able to avoid gluing or crimping, which can result in failure or corrosion over time. The result is a strong, long-lasting pole.
Also features Kelty's ArcEdge� floor which lifts floor construction seams off the ground to prevent water leakage. |
Reviews have said that this tent is like a forturess under 30 MPH winds, and 40 if you use high-end tent stakes (MSR Groundhog, for example).
I also purchased the footprint for under the tent, to protect it. It is still in the original packaging.
This was US$199 for the tent plus $20 for the footprint, plus shipping and customs, and ended up being over 300,000 won all told. This gear has never been used (you can tell by looking at the tent pegs...they still have their original shiny finish and not a scratch).
I'd like to get 225,000 for everything but I'll take the best reasonable offer. If you've ever looked at Black Yak or other Korean tents, you'll see that this is a really good deal for the level of quality.
Last edited by Rumple on Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:37 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
livinginkunsan
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: BRAND NEW 4-season Mountaineering Tent, Best Offer Takes |
|
|
| Rumple wrote: |
| I bought a tent thinking it was two-man, turns out it is one man. My loss is your gain. |
lol, good luck finding a tent for you and your partner. lol |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sokocanuck21
Joined: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Ansan
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:09 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| haha, smart@ss! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rumple
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
|
| Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:40 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| At this point, I'd be happy with 175,000 but again, best offer takes it, even if its lower. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
livinginkunsan
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
|
| Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:52 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| sokocanuck21 wrote: |
| haha, smart@ss! |
lol, I just re-read it.. What would you think.. lol
| Rumple wrote: |
I bought a tent thinking it was two-man, turns out it is one man. My loss is your gain
|
| Rumple wrote: |
two-pole mountaineering tent |
lol, sounds like this should be with the "is gayness a choice" thread.
you are welcome for the "bump" lol, Rumple
(pun intended) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sokocanuck21
Joined: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Ansan
|
| Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Haha, don't worry, I thought that too.
at least with your jokes, you're letting him get on top.
oops! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
yunnanyao
Joined: 04 Dec 2008
Location: Geochang, Gyeongnam
|
| Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:39 am Post subject: |
|
|
| I'm interested in the tent. Please contact me... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rumple
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
|
| Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:39 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Still have the gear. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rumple
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:46 am Post subject: |
|
|
| bump |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
OneWayTraffic
Joined: 14 Mar 2005
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:05 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Just put two in there. Make sure they love each other very much. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Rumple
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:25 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Actually, two can fit. If you are both on your back, you're shoulder to shoulder, but not uncomfortably so. I put it up in my living room, and me and my girlfriend got in and laid down in it. I'm 6' and 220lbs, and she's 5' 9" and 165, and we weren't uncomfortable. So two folks any smaller than us would probably find it even roomier. There's plenty of headroom and a screened skylight which provides ventilation when the rainfly is on, and a great view of the stars when it isn't. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
crazyaznfool
Joined: 19 Oct 2008
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:51 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Where are you located? I'm interested, but probably at a price lower than you're looking for. I can't PM, yet, so please PM me or e-mail me at daniel.thai (at) gmail.com. Thanks! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Forward Observer
Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Location: FOB Gloria
|
| Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:16 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Is the tent in the youtube video yours? Just wondering because the condition looks really good...how many times have you used it? Are there any stains or tears? I wasn't sure if you've posted any actual pictures of your tent or if they were example pictures. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
