After the nuclear holocaust when the only living things left are Keith Richards and cockroaches, they'll be partying large in the Bibler Fitzroy tents that survived with them. We can attest to the bombproof design of the Fitzroy, a veteran of multiple Denali and Rainier attempts where it kept us safe and snug.
Like most tents rated for three people the Fitzroy holds two people comfortably and three in a pinch. A svelte seven pounds, the single-wall design and internal pole system set up quickly and securely in a storm. In a vicious wind you can crawl inside the tent to keep it from blowing away while you rig the internal poles; nice! The second door, extra room and more stable design give it the edge over Bibler's lighter and smaller Eldorado model in our humble opinion.
The clever side guy lines self-equalize, and when you fully stake this puppy out it is the most stable tent around. Like any single wall the Fitzroy is a compromise. The ToddTex fabric can build up some impressive frost in colder temps when you don't want to vent it too much, but that's hard to get away from with any single wall tent. The vestibule, footprint and gear loft are worthwhile additions. If survivability in a small package for two is what you're looking for, the Fitzroy should be at the top of your list.
What an awesome tent for extreme weather conditions.
Posted by: 2 Person Camping Tents | September 05, 2010 at 07:17 PM
Used the Fitzroy on Denali in May 2007. It was a great performer for our team of 2. Only a fool (3 fools, actually) would try to use it for a party of 3 for more than a night or 2. The vestibule is mandatory for winter use in order to be able to use a stove out of the wind without asphyxiating your team by using the stove inside the tent itself. The vestibule is also a great place to stow your boot shells out of the weather. Make sure that you put this tent up on snow only - the floor is too thin for use on rock or pebbly ground.
Posted by: Paul Crowder | July 17, 2007 at 08:50 AM