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Black diamond bomb shelter 3 person2/19/2023 It would be quite comfortable for three, and for two (like we had) it’s spacious. The Bombshelter is advertised as a four man tent, however like many mountaineering tents, it’s made as small as possible so it would be a tight squeeze for four. The smaller integrated rear vestibule on the Black Diamond Bombshelter tent. Luckily it was tiny and easily fixed with seam sealer. Unfortunately the tautness also makes it a bit easier to rip the tent I managed to put a little gash in the side with my shovel at one point. I’ve sat out some quite windy storms and the tent barely flaps at all - a big help if you’re trying to catch some shuteye during a big storm. I almost did this at least once.Īnother advantage of the pole system, is that once the Bombshelter is set up, the fabric is as tight as a drum. Also, there’s a very big risk of poking the pole through the tent, as you’re sliding it in. On the other hand, I found it a bit more difficult to get the poles in place, compared to just sliding them through sleeves. It also makes the tent simpler, and lighter weight. Adams, it was great to be able to escape the little bloodsuckers, and set up the tent in peace. On a recent trip up to mosquito-infested Mt. It allows you to get out of the weather while setting it up. That has both advantages and disadvantages. The Bombshelter, like all Bibler tents, sets up from the inside, with the poles simply pressing against the tent fabric. We kept the door open most nights, although we sealed it up during cold and stormy nocturnal interludes. Impressive! In addition to the breathable material, the Bombshelter has ample venting with two vestibules at either end. It formed only on one or two occasions, and never in large amounts. I was expecting to deal with tent wall condensation during the trip, but surprisingly it wasn’t an issue. We encountered a big variety of weather, everything from hot, sunny days, to windy storms that dumped snow, although thankfully no rain. I’ve used the tent on a few trips since then. We spent about 10 nights in the tent in all sorts of weather. Coop and I shared the four-man tent, giving us plenty of space for all our gear. I picked up a Bombshelter just in time to test it out in Alaska last March. Also notice our rad satellite phone blogging setup. The Bombshelter tent with the integrated front vestibule. The fuzzy stuff supposedly helps it stay a bit warmer as well (another advantage of double wall tents). The fabric is a little strange it is some sort of traditional waterproof breathable laminate, but has a “fuzzy” material laminated on the inside that collects moisture and helps transport it to the outside. The Bibler series is single wall, but uses a heavyweight ToddTex fabric that is designed to be very waterproof and breathable. Nonetheless, after doing some research I decided to try out one of Black Diamond’s Bibler tents. Moisture tends to collect as condensation, and then drips or runs down the walls before it can be transported outside. Unfortunately that idea doesn’t work very well in tents, since the difference in interior/exterior temperature is frequently small, or may be nonexistent. Most waterproof breathable fabric is designed for use in clothing, and utilizes the temperature gradient between the warm body and the cold outdoors to transport moisture to the outside. In my experience, single wall tents seem to work for short periods, but don’t breathe well enough to keep gear dry for a long period. Unfortunately most double wall mountain tents are heavy, making their single wall cousins more attractive. I’ve always had the opinion that double wall tents were the only way to cut out excessive condensation while still being sufficiently weatherproof. Home for ten days on the Davidson Glacier, Alaska.
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