kifaru tipis

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shearer

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Hi,
First time to this thread,please forgive if this subject has already been done.
I'm rebuilding a bugout bag and just found out about the kifaru tipis and stoves.
My question is:has anyone in this furom used the tipis?The website had a lot of postive responses,but it is usually best to have a independt take on them.
In my herding days,I've lived a canvas wall tent for months at a times,so I've some idea what roughing it is all about.Sweeping off snow to get out your bedroll is not all what it is cracked up to be. ;) neither is watching mice have their morning exercise running up and down the ridge pole. :eek:

So, if anyone has a opinion on the tipis and stoves,I would greatly appreciate it

Thanks for your time
shearer
 
I'd be interested in reviews as well. Too bad they don't look even more like the original teepees, but practicality is utmost. And by the way Shearer, welcome to the forums!
 
I have a 6 man tipi and stove. worked great in Alaska even with wet turf. Advantages: lots of room for the weight, easy one man set and take down. Tent is lightweight even when wet. Very well made tent. stove puts out a lot of heat, no floor.
Disadvantages: pricey, have to feed the stove regularly to keep fire going, no floor(depends on your point of view).
 
Thanks for the reply,if I may ask a couple more questions.

How did it stand up in the wind? And how well does it shed water?

Doesn't bother me about no floor,taking shoes off to keep tent clean while 10 below is rather silly. If I may ask ,how long have to had yours?

Thanks for your time
Shearer
 
Haven't had it in a big wind but seems to hold up well in anything I have experienced. The slope of the walls helps this a lot. Water resistance is very good, we stayed dry in Alaska. The only real gripe that I have heard is condensation in humid environments. That said, I used it in Indiana in June this year and kept the mosquito netting up but opened the doors, got a good breeze and there really was no condensation to speak of. Only had it one year so far. I think kifaru has some rentals now if you want to try it out, just give them an email. They have always been friendly to me if email or phone contact.
 
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