Nutshell
Marmot Marketing Hype:
-75 denier high tenacity, ripstop polyester fly fabric increases tear strength and won't stretch like nylon
- 70 denier ripstop nylon canopy has exceptional tear strength
- 70 denier nylon, seam taped bathtub floor all floor seams are up and off the ground for maximum protection against leakage
- DAC poles have great strength to weight ratio
- Reinforced and back tacked stress points for increased durability
- Silicon treated zippers help prevent icing in severe cold
- Guyline tensioners to stabilize the tent
- Seam taped fly for maximum waterproof protection
Locking pole tips for easy one person setup
- Door and window ties with cinch toggles can be secured with mittens on
- Light reflective points to find your tent at night
- Inside pockets to keep gear off the floor
- Burrito stuff sack holds your tent, fly, poles and field repair kit, converts to hanging pocket
- Pole sleeve-clip combo for optimal headroom, increased stability and easy setup
- Buckle fly attachement for quick and easy use
- Vestibule for additional storage
- Fly Vent adjustable flap for ventilation
mrolph - Jun 14, 2002 12:56 pm - Voted 4/5
Untitled ReviewPros:
- Free standing.
- Excellent Ventilation. The upper 2/3 of the tent is no-see-um netting.
- Reasonable weight for a two person free standing tent.
- Comfortable: Although only 30 sq feet, the near vertical walls make most of the floor space useable.
Cons
- Marginal in the wind. I used it on Shasta once and guyed it out with four lines (also in a prepared site with 3 foot high rock walls). The wind was a steady 30 knots all night with occasional heavy gusts. My Nutshell survived but I don't think it would take much more wind. The tall narrow profile catches the wind.
I still use my Nutshell for basecamping and car camping. For most backcountry trips, I've switched to a bivy sack to save weight.
Note: The latest version of the Nutshell seems to have quite a bit less no-see-um netting than my 5 year old version. I don't know how this will affect the ventilation and strenght of the tent.