RE: [emrat:4134] Re: Redzerz Tent

Hi Sean,

 

I'm  finally getting some energy back after this killer cold.  Here's my brief experience with the Redverz Tent in comparison to the REI ½ Dome 4-man tent I have used for several years:

 

1.      The REI weighs about ½ as much but seems only slightly larger than the Redverz when packed.  Either tent fits easily in the same space on my BMWs.

2.      The REI is quick to setup.  The Redverz takes longer, but with practice I should be able to hone setup time down quite a bit, although probably never as fast as the REI.  The REI had 8 stakes including the rainfly.  The Redverz has 16, but you can get by with 10 or 12.  It's a very stable tent when staked out.

3.      The REI actually has slightly more interior, covered-floor space, maybe 10% more, but the sides slope more so the corners and edges are not as accessible.  The sides of the Redverz covered-floored area are nearly vertical.

4.      Of course, the big difference is the vertical interior height and the huge vestibule of the Redverz.  I can stand up fully in the Redverz, whereas I can rise only to my knees in the REI tent.

5.      The Redverz has zips all over for ventilation and access, which should be beneficial in hot and colder climes.

6.      The vestibule should prove to be extremely valuable in wet weather and it's a great place to unpack and stow stuff.   I've only used it in mild weather so far.

 

I saw quite a few Redverz tensts at the Salem OR BMW rally last year.  After talking to several owners, I was persuaded to make the plunge.  I think it will prove to be a good investment.  However, I'm keeping my REI tent for short trips.

 

Jay

 

From: emrat@googlegroups.com [mailto:emrat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sean Donnelly
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 8:04 PM
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Cc: Sean Donnelly; emrat@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [emrat:4124] Re: Redzerz Tent

 

Norm,

 

Thanks for the input! I hope Jay is feeling better soon!

 

- Sean

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On Feb 26, 2014, at 4:01 PM, "Norman Wright" <lowrtax@gmail.com> wrote:

I talked to Jay today. He has been I'll but will touch base with you. He's used his twice and recommends it.

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From: Sean Donnelly
Sent: 2/25/2014 1:08 PM
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Cc: emrat@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [emrat:4104] Re: Redzerz Tent

Jay hasn't piped in about his.  Is he out camping in it? :)

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On Feb 25, 2014, at 8:35 AM, weverman@comcast.net wrote:

Huc; I thought it was Canadian law that all you hosers had to own a tent and set it up in your backyard at least once a year!  Wayne E. (I tipped Sean off that you might own one)

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From: hucmaillists@huc.ca
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 7:35:40 AM
Subject: [emrat:4097] Re: Redzerz Tent

Sean

Just picked our up the other day

Had been looking at one for about a year

Given the snow we had I haven't been able to set it up outside as yet but now that the snow's cleared plan is to do so in a timely fashion

 

When I have any specifics to report I'll be happy to share :)

 

Not sure how Curtis knew I had one - then again I am an immigrant and the black helicopters do follow me around a lot and he does have 'connections' :) LOL

 

Cheers

Huc

 

On Monday, February 24, 2014 6:06:32 PM UTC-7, Sean Donnelly wrote:

Hey all,

 

 

Do any of you own a Redverz tent?  Sara and I began looking at new tents, and while shorting the list down, I stumbled onto the Redverz site and watched their videos.  While I don't have any plans to park the motorcycles inside, I was impressed with the utility of that bay area after watching the videos.

 

 

I would love to hear some first person review and accounts of the tent, if any of you own one.

 

Thanks!

 

- Sean

 

 

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