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MrBubbles
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I want to start winter backpacking in New England and am looking to buy a new tent for the conditions. I have an ultralight Marmot backpacking tent that has a single wall built in fly construction and is not free standing. I doubt it is a good idea to rely on such a tent in the winter. Mainly I am wondering if a good free standing 3-season tent would stand up to winter conditions.
The main question I have is which balance of warmth and ventilation is desired for winter camping. Almost all 3-season tents have plenty of ventilation to reduce frosting on the inside of the tent. But with so much open mesh it could get as cold inside as outside. But of course you have a sleeping bag to do most of the warming. Also I would think that any tent that can keep out rain could keep out snow (as long as 3 feet of snow isn't dumped on you in one night) and a good 3-season tent should suffice in windy conditions.
If a good 3-season tent would do the job suggestions as to which in particular would be appreciated.
The main question I have is which balance of warmth and ventilation is desired for winter camping. Almost all 3-season tents have plenty of ventilation to reduce frosting on the inside of the tent. But with so much open mesh it could get as cold inside as outside. But of course you have a sleeping bag to do most of the warming. Also I would think that any tent that can keep out rain could keep out snow (as long as 3 feet of snow isn't dumped on you in one night) and a good 3-season tent should suffice in windy conditions.
If a good 3-season tent would do the job suggestions as to which in particular would be appreciated.