[at-l] Advice, please on tents for my scouts

[Richard Calkins]

Friends and neighbors:

    I am working hard to get my Boy Scout Troop and Venture Crew into backpacking and need your help with a proposal regarding which tent to purchase for our outings.  We will be purchasing at least six tents initially, all the same exact model. 


    Criteria (not up for discussion, unfortunately):  two person tents, two doors, free-standing, under five pounds, and (preferably) under $150.  (My $300 Big Agnes super-light 2 was rejected as too expensive, especially given how hard kids ages 12-17 can be on tents!)

    So as not to generate too much traffic, please feel free to email me directly with your thoughts and recommendations  I will be most grateful!

cheers,
Longhaul
AT Ga-Me 2005