Sunday, May 1, 2011

Resolved Question: Kelty Selida 4 vs. Kelty Gunnison 4.1?

I am looking to buy either a SELIDA 4 or a Gunnison 4.1. I intend to use this tent as a family backpacker where we will split the weight amont 4 of us. The Selida is about a pound lighter, but the Gunnison has two vestibules.

Anyone have any thoughts on this decision?
Background: I am not a novice camper, but we are lightening up and moving toward family backpacking. I have owned and spent many nights in many tents. I too realize that this is a tight squeeze for two adults and two teens. Our normal car-camping tent is twice this size. However, the camping experience is a togetherness experience. There have been many rainy days in a tent playing cards. Looking back, I remember those trips as fondly as the ones with great weather.

Kelty seems to get no respect amongst the self proclaimed camping elites. Yet, nobody has anything specific to complain about. The zippers work. The price seems competitive. The flys are water proof. The weight compared to price seems pretty good.

Source:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110428110413AA0tpu8

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