We use this tent for Alaska backpacking. This is a replacement for one which was lost in very high winds without adequate staking in tundra while we were away. It appears the staking has been updated, and there are optional extra stakeout points near the floor which we know have stood up to the highest winds which we will use in the future. Our previous Ahwanee was the only one left standing in a glacial mountain pass after a freak summer storm passed through with hurricane force winds. Wi...th its spacious yellow interior and panoramic views, it has always felt like a home away from home. We do not use an awning, so the only inconvenience is not having a good place for wet boots.
You worn't regret it + bibler tents hold for a long time
Black Diamond Bibler Ahwahnee Tent The Black Diamond Bibler Ahwahnee Tent is an all-season tent that you can use for any outing, just about anywhere. At 5 lbs. 10 oz., it is lightweight and portable and can be stored fairly easy. Two large doors and wide canopies allow for proper interior ventilation for a cool environment inside and for coming and going without much difficulty. Its ToddTex fabric with PTFE bonded water repellant ripstop nylon on the outside and moisture-absorbent fabric on the inside, keep you dry and comfortable. The polyurethane coated nylon floor keeps the water from seeping in and keep your interior completely dry. You get three internal aluminum poles for a quick setup, even in poor conditions. With two internal mesh pockets, you can organize all your gear easily. The Black Diamond Bibler Ahwahnee Tent is the ultimate all-condition, all-terrain camping solution for any adventure in the outdoors.
Two full side doors and internal mesh doors with wide awnings for rain protection while venting
3 internal aluminum poles for easy setup
2 interior mesh pockets
ToddTex single-wall fabric
2 optional vestibules available separately
Optional ground cloth available
Available with Fire Retardant (FR) fabric to meet requirements in select US states and Canada, Check with your Attorney General's office for flame retardancy requirements on tents in your state (or province)
LANCE T
I'm looking at the North Face Assault 3 vs Black Diamond Ahwahnee, both carried by Sunny Sports. My camping-climbing needs are multi variate which include warm weather (moderate desert) to arctic camping (Lofoten Islands). Weight of tent ~~~ Assault 3 is unbelievably LIGHT, the Ahwahnee ventilates like a bible thumper. Ahwahnee has the poles which insert inside the tent ... a bitch when raining hard. The price difference is not the issue as performance is. In your opinion (always asking an informed opinion), which tent would serve my purposes (or yours) better?
RYSZARD P
I'd take Ahwahnee!
DEBORAH M
We own the Ahwahnee and have used it many years for backpacking in Alaska. It can stand up to high rain and wind conditions IF it is oriented along the direction of the wind. It will stand up to broadside winds as it has to us if you have good heavy duty stakes, but does much better along its length due to its high ceiling (50 inches). On the other hand, it feels roomy and like a home away from home because of that height, and the fantastic views out the full side doors can't be beat. The roof protects the leeward side from rain, so we set up with that in mind, also for entrance and egress without a vestibule. It is not especially light, but ours was the only tent standing when there was a freak hurricane like storm one summer that covered the entire south half of Alaska. Our friend had a tree down at his Anchorage home when we returned. There are only two poles and they can be very quickly inserted and spot anchored in rain from the outside with two people. We have done it many times. We sit on the door folded inward to keep our clothing from dripping inside until we get it folded and out of the way. And we recommend the "attic" for allowing things to dry out overnight. Because there are two doors, you can unpack your things into the tent from the side that is best protected from rain and throw them in through a mostly zipped up door, then unzip and fold inward to get your wet rain gear off and rolled up before entering and closing the tent. It has stood up just fine to a rare downpour in the Fairbanks area.
