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SlingFin Portal 3
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I have been testing a new tent. Winner of the 'Adventure Alan Most Bomber Tent of 2024' - The SlingFin Portal 3. I recently put it to the test on a 9 day expedition to Tasnania's Eldon Range putting it through torrential rain, gale forced winds and hot sun. The results are in. Here are my thoughts.....
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*⏱ TIMESTAMPS:*
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Welcome
01:30 - My Tent journey
02:42 - What do I want in a tent?
03:20 - Discovering SlingFin
05:16 - SlingFin Portal 3 Specs
08:00 - Three man tent?
08:49 - Guy Lines
10:04 - Stakes
11:04 - Fly Sheet attachments and Guy Points
13:09 - Internal Tent Features
13:38 - Tent Materials and Coatings
16:24 - Internal fabric and floor fabrics
16:42 - PolyEther Urethane Coatings vs Polyester Urethane
18:31 - How did the tent perform on my 9 day expedition?
20:33 - The main selling point for me, The walking pole attachments
22:21 - Poles
22:32 - Space and comfort
23:04 - What do I like about this tent?
23:34 - What do I dislike about this tent?
25:12 - Does it live up to the 'Most Bomber Tent' award?
*🔗 VIDEO LINKS:*
SlingFin Portal 3
https://geni.us/Xtfohf
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3
https://geni.us/bhQ2t
MSR Hubba Hubba 3
https://geni.us/lljUBr
MSR Ground Hog Stakes
https://geni.us/ELz8x
MSR Carbon Core Stakes
https://geni.us/0o3N157
SlingFin Fabric Coatings Article
https://www.slingfin.com/blogs/the-beta/fabric-coatings-101-pu-vs-pe-vs-silicone