4-Man, Flexi-Pitched

[MontanaMarine]

I was curious how the 4-man flexi'd down would compare dimensionally to the BT-2. So I set it up by the guy-outs and took some dimensions.

Peak - 72"
Diameter - 10 feet (measured opposing stake to stake)

It was about 75F here today. The tipi was a comfortable shade shelter with the doors zipped open.

Here's a few pics, I'm 6'3".










Shane

[reaper]

I am so happy to have a 4 man.With shorter pole this thing can be smaller,i have to test it too.I thinking about picthing it in half and using the other half as a sun shade.Nice pictures you got there.

[MontanaMarine]

Another option for a shade shelter might be to lower the pole one segment, then stake out both sides a little wider than normal to keep them somewhat taught. Wouldn't be able to zip it closed, but might work well for shade. Just an idea, I'll have to give it a try.

[kevin_t]

Yes you can lower the pole a few inches and pitch it with both sides open a bit

[MontanaMarine]

A couple pics using the 4-man for shade. Pretty simple to unhook a stake or two in order to open up the entry as wide as needed.







Shane

[Camber]

Beautiful dog. I have an Blue Heeler. Light of my life that dog!

[reaper]

Nice,looks than you had a great day.

[MontanaMarine]

Dogs are the best.

We adopted Haley from the shelter about a year ago, our third shelter dog. She's a heeler/cattle dog mix. Great girl. She loves to go and do everything. But she's well behaved, and never wanders off.












Shane

[reaper]

Dogs are the best x2...just realize than your 4 man is in Tan color lol...first time i see one,mine is in redwood brown.

[MontanaMarine]

Yes, tan 70d. It was an in-stock item and I bought it. Seems perfect for day trips or overnighters for two out of backpacks.

Down the road there might be a 30d BT-2 in my inventory. It would seem to be a great packable solo shelter.

Then I'll want a Divide pack to carry it in, maybe a Ti stove somewhere down the road. I think that will be the end of it for me. So much nice gear to enhance the outdoor experiences.

Shane