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Overall rating: 4.9166665 / 5 from 12 reviews.
Review topics: ["design","issues","tent","wind","point","vestibule"].
"This is my second Fitzroy tent. It is bombproof in extreme weather and reasonably light weight for a 4-season shelter. The four pole design is easy to set up in high wind. It ensures the tent doesn't flap or cave in with gusts. I liked that the old design had a front and back vestibule built in, will see if this stripped down new design performs as well. While single wall tents aren't super breathable, the front and back door mesh allows for sufficient airflow."
"My Fitzroy was made by Bibler in the mid-1990s. I have used it on many camping, hiking and motorcycle trips. From my experience, the Fitzroy is the best 4-season tent I have ever used. I have spent many rainy (and some very rainy) nights playing cards and drinking beverages in that tent with no leaking. When it comes to keeping me warm and dry the Fitzroy has never let me down. The few complaints I have with this tent pertain mainly to condensation build up in cold weather. The internal poles tend to drip when the tent is closed tight. Finally, in these days of "ultra-light" equipment, the Fitzroy is no longer one of the lightest tents out there. I am content with the extra pound or two, knowing that I will stay dry, and I don't have to deal with a floppy external fly on windy nights. For context, most of my camping has been in the Midwest Ozarks, Eastern New England states and Western desert of the United States. If in the unlikely chance I were ascending K-2, Black Diamond tents would be on the top of my go to list. Important point: I lent the tent to a friend for a camping trip a couple years ago. The tent is relatively easy to assemble, however he managed somehow to pull off a few of the velcro pole wraps (I am unsure if BD even uses this system for securing the poles anymore). Black Diamond was a real class act by rebuilding the tent and quickly sending it back to me. BD's warranty is legit."
"I've used this in the Alaska Range and found it to be exceptionally comfortable, durable, warm, and dry. Even though it is single-walled, the fabric wicks away moisture efficiently and keeps the interior dry. It is heavier than other tents, so it is less than ideal for fast alpine ascents, but for base camp or higher established camps it can't be beat."
"I have used this tent for high alpine winter outings in Colorado and Washington State and an expedition on Denali, in Alaska, and it rocks for a range of reasons: it’s easy to set up in rough conditions, and it shrugs off the foulest 4 season weather that Alaska and the Lower 48 have to offer; it’s roomy enough for a team of 2 to live in it without having to crawl all over each other, and it’s also small enough for a narrow tent platform on steep ground; and its yellow color creates cheerful light inside the tent on the dimmest, grayest day. I strongly recommend getting its vestibule, so that you have a semi-indoor space for running your stove and stashing a stuff sack of snow (for melt water) and your boot shells. The vestibule also creates a really nice buffer between foul weather and the interior of the tent."
"I’ve used this tent in rain, sleet, freezing temperatures, blustery winds et. , and it has performed flawlessly in all environments. Pros -Arguably one of the most wind resistant tents on the market -Not overly heavy for the sturdiness it provides -handles moisture better than most single walled tents (so I’ve heard) -nice texture on the walls of the tent Cons -heavier than other 4-season offerings -Pretty hard to set up in bad conditions (although it does protect you from the elements a bit while setting up) -no vestibule included -Self Seam sealing is suggested -moderately low ceiling height (still high enough to sit upright for me ~5’11”) -kind of bulky for a single wall tent"
"I've had mine since 1996 and it has provided shelter for me many times over the years. Only complaint I have is that one time at 9000 feet in January our breath froze inside the tent and could thaw in the day, drip down on you and get you wet. I have no idea how other similar tents would perform in those conditions. I'm still using it and will camp in it in Yellowstone this Spring."
"This thing feels like bunker when you're in it. The internal poles stretch the tent out so tight that there is absolutely no flapping when the wind starts howling. If you don't read the instructions then you'll find (like I did) that condensation builds up pretty quickly. If you do read the instructions (like I eventually did), then make sure to unzip the tops of the doors to allow airflow and then you won't have the condensation issue anymore. Also, read the instructions so you don't snap any of your arch poles while setting the tent up. My only legitimate complaint about this tent is that my wife feels so secure in it that she makes me carry it in the summer. It's a light winter tent but not a light summer tent!"
"Recently used in northern most land spot in Iceland for two weeks. Heavy rains, 60+ MPH winds, -5C temperatures, and sandy conditions. Not a single problem. Stake down points are ideal. Zippers worked flawlessly. One tent pole cracked on the arc pole, but it is easily replace. Tent is stable and has not let me down! Next stop: Hammerfest Norway Coast."
"THIs tent is everything I need it to be. I bought the vestibule with it and it adds the extra protection for my gear I don't want in my tent. It's not too heavy and holds up with heavy snow and high winds. Highly recommend."
"Bought the Bibler several years ago and it is still doing great. Just returned from Aconcagua where ave temps on the mtn were -20 with winds 80 mph. One night a raging storm had a team of Moldovans completely cleaning the snow and ice filled refugios for shelter and offering to make room for me (Thank you again guys!!) the tent had no problem and I enjoyed a good nights sleep at around 21,000 ft. It kept me warm, dry, and sheltered in every condition during 3 weeks on the mountain in every condition. Never had a problem or a concern."
