Great tent!! I own 2 other tents and this tent is the absolute best. I own the camoflauge version with 1 door. Never really had any problem with condensation (no worse than other tents). I cut 1/2" off the poles to make them fit better - I was afraid of puncturing the floor. Really light!

I am considering getting the vestibule, but keep putting this off because of the added weight and bulk.

I'm a gear nut and would love to purchase another tent - just because. But can't find any reason to switch

Customer Service

No experience with customer service.

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I purchased a Bibler I-tent way back in 1982 or 1983. It was used extensively for backpacking trips in the White Mountains and in Baxter State Park and also for canoeing trips in Canada. It alway performed flawlessly. The ease of set-up was great. I can remember times when we were setting up camp at the end of a long day and it was raining and cold. i would have my tent set up and be inside drying out while my friends would still be struggling with setting up their tents. It is very light weight and durable. After I had the tent for 5 or 6 years, the no see-um netting on the door got ripped somehow. i sent it back to Bibler and they repaired it perfectly and for only a very minimum fee. I still have it but unfortunately I committed the sin of packing the tent away while it was damp and mildew has delaminated the coating on the floor. I might look into having it repaired since the rest of the tent is perfect.
For a one person tent it can't be beat in my opinion. It is even OK for two if you don't mind being intimate.

Bought the Bibler I Tent four years ago and it's still going strong. I put the second door in for better ventilation and to be able to attach the vestibule while keeping another door clear. I think that the additional roof vents should make the ventilation better. Seems like the newer design of the door zipper is better too. If I purchase another I Tent, with the new design and my utilization of the tent, I would not put a second door in.

First time out with the I Tent was a weekend outing in the rain at low elevation. Crawled in with wet rain gear. Next morning rain gear was dry and there was no condensation on the tent walls. Made a believer out of me.

On another trip, I had four people in the tent- don't ask why. Elevation was over 14k so air was dry and wind was over 50 mph. Temperature was in the twenties. Yes, we were sardines and no one was over 5'5" but no condensation in the tent. Don't recommend four people in the tent though.

Tent is pricey but in my opinion worth every penny. I haven't seen anything else that I prefer for my backpacking trips.

Customer Service

Not sure how the customer service is now but if Todd Bibler is still involved, I would suspect that the service is right up there. The second year I owned the tent, some of the coating on the floor material was separating. The entire floor was replaced within two weeks no questions asked.

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I bought a used I-Tent for a trip to Pico de Orizaba in Mexico. I was thrilled with the tent. Setting it up on a small snow ledge at 16,200 was a trivial as setting it up in my back yard. It is a strong but simple tent, ideal for mountaineering where you need both strength and light weight. The ability to insert the poles while inside the tent is also plus but practice this at home first. I have absolutely no issues with the tent. It's expensive but worth it.

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I bought the I tent a little over a year ago and have managed to spend a number of nights in northern Minnesota and the PacNW. The tent is easy to set up once you figure out where the poles go, ventilation is adequate, and it stands very stout in all conditions. Would not recommend for warm, humid locations. Best suited for cold conditions or on mountains. For the size, weight, and protection, very hard to beat.

Customer Service

No problems. Easy to work with, informative, and quick to respond.

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This is a good tent, period. It is extremely light wieght and waterproof. The only down side to this tent is condensation. But once you figure out how to keep the tent ventilated is does great. I have been in every type of weather possible and for the past four years and it's still going strong.

Bibler I Tent is the best product on the market, without question. I have used my in summer and winter all over Alaska, western Canada and the PacNW. Never failed me and it is so well made. Worked great on a recent 5 week trip to catch trout in Chile. Don;t believe the bs about Kelty, Bean and all other brands. Nothing equals Bibler for protection, durability, lightweight and waterproofness.

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Black Diamond service is just as good as Todd Bibler's old company.

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I have used other brands extensively, particularly Northface, and Bibler rules despoite high cost.

Best tent I've ever used. Extensive use in winter backpacking, endured recent blizzard in Yosemite and I stayed dry. Its lightweight makes it look/feel deceptively fragile but it is very tough. Strong wind is not a problem. Great also for solo trekking because of weight.

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I can't believe I picked one up for $150 with vestibule. One of the best investments I have ever made. It is extremely lightweight and easy to set up. I have not had any problems on snow or in torrential downpours. It is extremely spacious with the vestibule and being 6'0"" isn't too much of a problem. I have used a TNF single wall tent and even though it had some nicer features it definitely wasn't worth the 8 lbs to haul it around.

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At just under three pounds, don't expect much. This tent is more like a glorified two man bivy sack; very small inside. Single walls make the tent very cold. Also, in freezing conditions, breathing creates an unbelievable amount of frost on the inner walls, sometimes up to and over one inch thick! Using hanging stove, be careful in moving around, don't burn yourself! It is actually a great tent for 4x6 spot, but that's about it. Recommend a Stevensons 2R for everything else: lighter, a lot bigger, and one piece, double walled construction.

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