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"There's one reason cone-shaped tents have been around for thousands of years. They work...
the Kifaru 4 Person Ultralight Tipi is more than just a 9 pound bombshelter for four (or even 5) people. It's a backcountry home, complete with central heat...the walls handled serious weather, including 40 mph gusts on California's Lost Coast and 6 inches of snow on the Appalachian Trial.
In fact, once we climbed inside and fired up the stove, the weather outside didn't matter much. Online Editor Kris Wagner's experience was typical: 'Despite being pounded by an ice storm that tore branches from the trees, we peeled off our wet outer layers and hung them to dry, shared trail stories, and cooked hot drinks around the stove until 1 a.m.. It was a far cry from the normal cold-weather camping routine.'
The stove produces enough heat to warm the tipi from 0F to 40F, boil a quart of water (in about 10 minutes), or bake a batch of cinnamon buns. A clotheline circling the top ... helps with drying socks and gloves.."
Backpacker Magazine, April, 2002 |
