Tentipi Varrie CP7

[DaveS]

I'm so excited about this, but I'm not sure I can justify the tentipi price even though I'd love to use it for motorcycle camping.

I wonder what the difference is between the Kvarts and the Safir.
Difficult to tell from the site.

[Boris]

I'm so excited about this, but I'm not sure I can justify the tentipi price even though I'd love to use it for motorcycle camping.

I wonder what the difference is between the Kvarts and the Safir.
Difficult to tell from the site.

From Suppliers of Klattermusen, Fjall Raven, Tentipi and other Quality Scandanavian Outdoor Equipment - Nordic Outdoor

Construction
The Kvarts is our entry-level design for economical camping. The fabric has no reinforced edging. Also, it does not have the Safir’s large fresh air intakes or In-Tent-Vent™ system. Nevertheless, the Kvarts remains an excellent Nordic tipi with high scores for safety and performance in heat, rain, snow and cold.

As with all our Adventure range, you’ll have loads of space and full standing room, plus that rare luxury — a companionable open fire if you want it.

and

Construction
The Safir top-scores for materials, safety, manageability, cold protection, ventilation and comfort. Three large, net-fitted air intakes are standard. The door is mosquito-protected and it is fitted with extra buttons, in case of emergency.

The reinforced edging and other details are there to give you the best possible resistance to the kind of events that often damage a tent. They give you peace of mind and extend the life span of your investment.

And it is so convenient. For example, our patented In-Tent VentTM system lets you adjust the ventilator cap to regulate the temperature without even leaving your sleeping bag.

[DaveS]

Yeh read the words, but it's probably real world experience that I'm after.
So someone that has had the cheaper one and doesn't regret it type of thing!!
Anyway would need to remortgage the house to afford one so it's probably not going to happen.

[Boris]

I think if I was spending that sort of money I would go for the best. I know it's another 20% for the Safir but I would be forever wondering if I had really saved some cash or just spent a lot of cash on something that's adequate when I could have spend a little more and got something really special.

[cbrpaddy]

Unless you're camping in snow or sand and want to pile it on the edges to hold down the side of the tipi, I wouldn't worry too much about the reinforced edging. The vents would be nice in super-hot countries, France in high summer and the like, and are also useful if you're burning an open fire, but if you're using a proper stove I don't think they'd be vital.

Have a look at the Bison and Helsport tipis too as they also seem to be favourably reviewed. There's tons of info on the Bushcraft UK site and also at the Song of the Paddle forums..

Camping & Outdoor Living - Song of the Paddle Forum : : The call of the Open Canadian Canoe

[DaveS]

Thanks. I've been ploughing through both of those sites. Lots of info.

[Boris]

I've just taken a punt with one of these. Arrived today, just need to find the room to put it up somewhere.

Have you used this yet? If so what is the verdict?

[Mabels Old Man]

Have you used this yet? If so what is the verdict?

Haven't used it in anger yet. I've put it up, Loads of room airy and I can stand up in it . The only drawback I can see is the floor clips to the walls and will need special care to avoid draughts. Packs down into a bag about the same size as a Khyam biker. Well pleased.

[davsato]

Haven't used it in anger yet. I've put it up, Loads of room airy and I can stand up in it . The only drawback I can see is the floor clips to the walls and will need special care to avoid draughts. Packs down into a bag about the same size as a Khyam biker. Well pleased.

i like a draft, as long as it doesnt let the rain in! draft=good ventilation, if you have good ventilation then cooking inside the tent isnt a problem if you need to. is it single skin?
i assume the floor goes someway up the wall before clipping on, so water doesnt just run in?

[Mabels Old Man]

i like a draft, as long as it doesnt let the rain in! draft=good ventilation, if you have good ventilation then cooking inside the tent isnt a problem if you need to. is it single skin?
i assume the floor goes someway up the wall before clipping on, so water doesnt just run in?

Yes it's single skin but there's enough ventilation to make sure that condensation shouldn't be a problem. The wall goes up the wall about 2 inches.