The number of tents that are on the market is nothing less than amazing – there are tents for all activities, hold all sorts of individuals, and can be put up in a variety of ways. However, there is a wide array of quality to be had with these different tents, but we have found one that is a solid buy. The Drifter 3, a three-person tent from Mountain Hardwear, is that tent. When one picks up the Drifter 3 box, they will be shocked by the lightness of the tent – it weighs a hair less than two pounds. Despite the lack of weight, there is a sturdiness present in all sides of the tent. The poles used – Press-fit 7001s – along with the polyester that is used at points during the tent give the product its low weight but also a tremendous amount of stability.
The vestibule of the Drifter 3 (clocking in at 10 sq ft) will allow campers to stash their goods in the tent, while the 83×88 floor size will give ample room for three adults. For those hikers that may not be too familiar with pitching a tent, the color-coded pole / grommet system will ensure that the tent will be up in only a few minutes. Equally strong no matter the weather, the Drifter 3 is a tent that works perfectly in all warmer climates, allowing for good ventilation along with solid protection from any storms that may pop up.
With a MSRP of $195 and a solid enough construction to service an individual or small family for a number of years, one should look into purchasing a Drifter 3 whenever they need a tent. If you need some other accessories, check out the linked Mountain Hardwear website for additional sleeping bags, backpacks, trekking poles and other camping accessories.
Rating: 9.0/10
Mountain Hardwear Drifter 3 (Tent) / http://www.mountainhardwear.com
John Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record reviews, conducted in-depth hardware field testing, and analyzed digital media monetization trends. His work prioritizes first-hand evaluation and long-term product testing.
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