I аm trying tο convince myself οf thе better shelter fοr 4 season year ’round υѕе, even іn a сοld winter environment. I really lіkе thеѕе conical tipi style shelters bυt hаνе heard thеу аrе horrible іn a high wind. I lіkе thе simplicity οf іt bυt realistically whаt аrе thе pro’s аnd con’s?
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I already gave you the pros and cons. Its the price and amount of use factor you have to consider. You say for 4 season use but for how long? a weekend, a week a month. How are you planning to get it there? carry it in on your back, or a pack horse, or truck it in? Are you a wilderness trekker, or a sit in camp all day kinda guy these effect your choices immensely. I have and use several different tents. For mountain man rendezvous and long term scout camps I use a Canvas baker style tent. For weekend car camping I use a large family style tent. For back packing I use a hammock or a small 2 man dome tent depending on the season, and sometimes just a small tarp.