subject: Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 3 Tent- Read before Purchasing [print this page] If you're trying to pick out a quality a tent for backpacking or camping, consider the Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 3 tent. This freestanding tent is a three-season tent and has room for up to three people. The Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 3 has a tall ceiling space, spacious floor area and large vestibules. It's neat pole system comprises of three poles that allow the tent to remain firm in harsh weather circumstances while being easy to set up.
Before reviewing at the Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 3 tent, lets go over some main points to consider when selecting a tent.
Selecting the right three season tent is not an easy choice. Tents range between $100 to $600 so you don't want to spend more money for features you won't need or even worse, not spending enough and getting a poor tent. Most backpacking tent sell anywhere from one hundred dollars to $600 so you do not want to end up spending not enough and ending up with a poor tent or pay too much and get a tent that is way too overbuilt.
Weight and size are key features to consider. 3 season tents can weigh anywhere between four to ninepounds, and are able to shelter 2-3 people. If you're going backpacking or camping by yourself, consider getting an ultralight shelter that only weighs 1-2 pounds. Family camping tents can weigh from 10 to 20 pounds.
Lighter camping tents can be more convenient to carry around, but may sacrifice important features. Ultralight tents (those in the 4-5 pound range) don't have as many zippers, fewer and lighter poles as well as smaller vestibules and rain flies. Lets go ahead and look deeper into the Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 3 tent.
The versatility of the Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 3 tent is incredible. Pretty much all of the tent may be unzipped so the mesh can allow wind to breeze through. Alternatively, you can zip it all the way up and it will serve as a heavy duty 4 season tent.
I want to stress how durable this tent is and how well it keeps you protected from outside weather. With the rain fly used, the tent is impervious to outside weather conditions. You can be assured you'll be safe and comfortable in your Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 3 tent. You'll probably feel bad for the other campers around you who are cold and wet in thier flimsy tents that look like they are about to snap in half. You can hang out comfortably in the tent without a coat, even in freezing/rainy/windy weather. It is no surprise that the Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 3 tent is 100% water-proof. In really wet conditions, you can be sure that you'll remain dry. It also prevents condensation and dew from creeping inside the tent.
Besides having excellent versatility, the Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 3 tent is extremely roomy. You'll notice that it has a good amount of headroom. This is convenient for changing or shifting around in your tent as well as storing your gear inside. However, the roominess comes at the cost of additional weight. The tent is about 9 lbs, almost twice the weight of super light tents such as the MSR Hubba Hubba HP tent or the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 tent. However, you must give up lighter weight for more protection and durability and more room.
If you're looking for a tent that is as heavy duty as it is spacious, look no further. If you don't care about a little extra weight, then this tent is an excellent choice for you.
Mountain Hardwear has been making top quality outdoor and adventure gear for over 17 years. Mountain Hardwear's products are some of the highest choices in the industry and are all supported by a lifetime warranty.
