EMS Pampero

Review Date
February 25, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Chris L(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from boston mass

Summary:
I've used this tent on many trips. I;ve had it in downpours and dumpings of rain and snow and this tent has peformed verry well. The tent breaths well and is verry warm in winter. I do most of my travels in the winter and i love this tent. My only complaint, is the fact that it is heavy... Im thinking of looking into somthing a bit lighter, like a bibler or moss. It's going to be a bit more pricy but i think the weight saved will be well worth it

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
November 26, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Zach Smith(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Newmarket, NH, USA

Summary:
The first time I used it I had anther person with me and their tent broke so we both used mine. By moring the tent was like a blanket of frost inside. This has been the worst of it. The next night I was in it alone it was fine. If you haven't got the problem I have with yet it is the ventalatin. If you have all flaps colosed it doesn't vent at all. But the time when I could have them open it was great. The tent would be a good buy for any light backparker or winter camper but I wouldn't want it if I went like for weeks at a time.

Customer Service:
They are great at EMS I have had NO problems ever there.

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Kelty Niwot 2
EMS Forester(group tent)
Walrus 360 moutain
Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight
Old crapy Colman

Review Date
October 4, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Mr. K (Unregistered User) ,  Car Camper , from New England

Price Paid:  $200.00 at EMS

Summary:
This tent kicks some serious a$$! I bought it last year but never got around to using it. So, this year my wife and I decided to use it on Cape Cod for the weekend. Boy, did it work out great! The first night it went down to about 35 degrees, and the tent was nice and warm; not humid and stuffy, but just right. Using the fly helped out a lot with the insulation. The second night it was in the 40's, and the tent was actually hot! There were no problems here. The dual vestibule system works out great: gear in the large front hoop vestibule, boots in the rear vestibule. Ventilation was good; my only complaint was that there was condensation on the inside to the front vestibule the second morning, but the sun burned that off later. Overall, I'm exceptionally pleased with this tent, and find it a shame that they're not made anymore!

Customer Service:
EMS's customer service is the best. I've seen worn boots and shoes on the clearance aisle from customer's returns!

Similar Products Used:
An old Hillary tent (my large back-up for group trips); some Cabella's tents in college

Review Date
October 2, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Mr. K(Unregistered User) ,  Car Camper , from New England

Price Paid:  $200.00 at EMS

Summary:
Simply put, this tent kicks ass. I bought it last summer as a smaller tent to use with just my wife and I when we're camping on our own w/o friends. Unfortunately, I couldn't get out to use it, until this last weekend. When the temperatures got down to the mid-30's, this tent performed!! It was even hot when the nighttime temps were in the 40's! The fly has great insulating abilities, and the 2 vestibule system is awesome; room for gear in the front, boots in the back. Overall, 2 people and a small dog spent a very happy weekend in it. The only problem I had was that there was some condensation on the inside of the fly one morning, but the sun evaporated it off before too long.

Customer Service:
The BEST!!! They will take back everything you bring them within reason.

Similar Products Used:
A large Hillary 6-person tent (from Sears). I've been in REI's tents and some other EMS ones.

Review Date
June 29, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Ben(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Chicago, IL, USA

Summary:
Great Tent. I set it up in the complete darkness last summer having never played with it before in no time at all and had a breezy great night. On the other end, it was wonderful in three feet of snow on the AT last winter. A bit heavy and bulky, but well made and a great price. A pity EMS no longer makes it, although their new line of tents are awesome.

Customer Service:
Not sure what that guy above is talking about, he probably walked in with a real bad attitude. EMS staff are courteous, knowledgable and always willing to lend you a hand especially when something goes wrong or is defective.

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