Is the GoLite Shangri-La 3 the ultimate ultralight tent for You?
Is the GoLite Shangri-La 3 the ultimate ultralight tent for You?
The Golite Shangri-La 3 is a classic ultralight shelter that is lightweight enough that it can be pitched as a one person standalone tarp or used as a three-person double-walled tent. It’s rare to find a shelter that is so versatile, reasonably priced, and can be used for solo trips or group car camping.
What are the components of the Shangri-La 5 tent?
There are three total components available for the Shangri-La 5; the Floor , the Nest, the Flysheet . There is also a “Tent Bundle” which combines the Flysheet and Nest. We tested the Shangri-La 5 Tent Bundle total weight of the bundle is 5 lbs. 9 oz. making it one of the lightest, if not lightest 5-person tents available on the market.
What makes the Shangri-La so good?
It will shed wind (do a YouTube search 40+ mph) and weather with ease. The ability to pitch the tent as just the Nest, just the Flysheet, or both make the Shangri-La very versatile. Setup of the Sharngri-La tent is as easy as it gets; stake out the base and erect the center pole.
Is the Shangri-La 3 good for car camping?
While the inner screen nest (33 oz) and fly (25.7 oz) are practical for car camping, the combined 58.7 ounces is a bit heavy to carry, even if split between two people. While the Shangri-La 3 is technically rated for hold three people, it’s better suited for two, providing better unobstructed access to the door at night for midnight pee breaks.
What makes the Shangri-La 3 so special?
Unlike many other ultralight pyramid shelters (see The Problem with Pyramid Shelters ), the Shangri-La 3 has very steep walls which make the shelter very habitable.
Is the Shangri-La 3 the right tarp for You?
The Shangri-La 3 is much better suited in locations with relatively little forest cover, like Scotland (where I also hike), but where the winds are much fiercer. One of the benefits of having such a huge floorless tarp, is that you can cook inside it in bad weather with a well-mannered canister style stove.
What equipment do I need to pitch the Shangri-La 3?
Yet the Shangri-La 3 only requires one pole and 6 stakes to pitch, although extra guy-out point are available half-way up the sides for more extreme conditions. A trekking pole can also be used to pitch the shelter, although you’ll probably need an extender for it to reach the height of the included pole, about 70 inches.
