It is worth noting that it looks like they've discontinued this model of tent. I'm not sure why as besides the leaks it is a nice design. I would assume the flysheet waterproofing system would be generic to all TNF tents.
The final seam sealer on the outside seems to have improved things a bit. The only challenge now is that a few of the velcro strips that were glued to the inside of flysheet have come off. Any suggestions on what glue to use to re-attach them?
If anyone is interested, it seems that Pratley WondaFix epoxy glue is the best in this situation. It appears to adhere strongly (and flexibly) to a nylon flysheet coated with seam sealer and Nikwax. Thanks everyone for the advice. Ready to leave. If the tent still leaks while I'm in the Congo, I'll just buy a square of plastic and insert that between the top of the inner tent and the flysheet.
I have come to the realisation that I need (another) 2 x tents: A lightweight 3 seasons tent for sub alpine adventures and A bomber 4 seasons tent Being 187cm tall finding a tent long enough is challenging. At the moment I'm thinking an Altaplex tent for the lightweight 3 season tent and a One Planet Goondie 1 Nylon inner and 30 D fly for the bomber 4 season. However, I'm holding off on any new purchases until I check out this season's Mont tents. I'm hoping to corner @telecrag for a shopping trip to Fyshwick pretty soon.
You don't save much weight going solo in the white season and at that height perhaps you need the extra width of a 2P shelter, even at a paltry 184 [ and starting to shrink] I find most tents too short for comfort. If you get hit with tax on arrival you don't get much change from $1k- AUD on the Altaplex but the weight saving is huge.
I'd just do the lightweight Goondie for Summer/3 season (mesh inner & 7D fly) and the solid inner & 30D fly Goondie for Winter. Tho I think the solid inner 30D Goondie is more a 3 & 3/4 season tent rather than a true 4. But if you are able to pick and choose your trip dates then this is manageable.
Hilleberg and Exped options too. https://hilleberg.com/eng/videos/tents-tall-people/ Exxy, but maybe second hand... Some(2011) discussion here https://bushwalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=6771 Considering the combined factors of weight, quality, price it’s a tall order
There is that 700g weight penalty going to the Goondie SNOW version but in the white season perhaps it's worth carrying. Still a couple of kilos lighter than either of my stronger tents, I may bitch about the weight on my back but never moan about the strength when the weather turns nasty
Thinking about this small Helsport for my own use in warmer weather https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/products/ringstind-superlight-1-blue-47563 This is my current winter tent two up. https://www.tomsoutdoors.com.au/collections/tents/products/helsport-lofoten-xtrem Wonderfully engineered and better than Hilleberg by a big margin but solo I am still using my old Fairydown Plateau because of the reliability under snow load. Same weight as the Helsport because the old tent uses old technology fabrics and has a PVC floor
Having crossing poles (dome) rather than the Mont's hub thingie means it is slightly stronger for snow loading IMO, other than that they are pretty close.
https://www.wildernessequipment.com.au/our-gear/shelter/expedition-tents/second-arrow-x/ Looks good. Pretty sure that was what the guides were using on the SCT or something close to it.
Hmm, Monts new one coming is their first tunnel, same weight as above, but with Hilleberg style massive annexe. IMO if you are going to go over 2kg, there are a butt load of choices!
My tent bag alone weighs about 2kg on my Hillerberg Kaitum 3GT. I absolutely love the big vestibule for Tassie style conditions. Much more room to fight the leaches of yourself before retreating to the inner sanctum.
Always found the Second Arrow significantly too small at 186cm. Had lady friends with them, they tended to cramp style.
