Fabric:
- 75D polyester taffeta 1500 mm PU fly
- Guaranteed watertight construction tested in Mountain Hardwear's Rain Room to 1200 inches in 24 hours
- Tent Floor 70D Nylon Taffeta 3000mm PU
- Tough polyester canopy and fly construction (68D and 75D, respectively) for many seasons of tough use
- Guaranteed watertight construction with fully taped fly, taped perimeter seam, welded corners and welded guy clip anchors.
Weather and Wind:
- Unique DryPitch feature allows you to set up the fly first so you can erect the tent under the protection of the fly when it's raining
Comfort:
- Interior space of 43 square feet and nearly four feet of head clearance allow you and your friends to relax comfortably in the tent when the weather's bad
Zippers:
- Two mesh/canopy doors with dual-slider zipper for easy entry and exit
- Reflective guy-out loops, starter point and zipper pulls for easy set-up at night
Pockets:
- Gear loft (included) and mesh storage pockets provides convenient storage
Features:
- 2 DAC Pressfit poles
- Dual doors and vestibules for easy entry and exit and plenty of room to dry out wet gear
- DryPitch system allows user to set up a super-light shelter using the tent fly, poles, and footprint.
- Floor Area 43 sq. ft. / 4.0 m2
- 2 vestibules
- 3-person camping and backpacking tent
- Freestanding
- Footprint included
- 2 doors
As winter turns into spring and the warm weather returns, we see lots of customers in our store who know that they need a tent for their backpacking adventures, but aren't sure exactly which one to get. Those customers leave with a Mountain Hardwear Drifter series tent in hand more often than any other model. The Drifter owes its popularity not to futuristic materials or crazy architecture - but rather to good, old-fashioned value. There are lots of dome tents in the world that take the same general shape of the Drifter, but its mix of quality craftsmanship, pleasing aesthetics, and essential features combine to make it the most popular tent in our inventory.
New for 2013, the Drifter 3 DP model features Mountain Hardwear's DryPitch ™ configuration, which allows the tent to be set up fly-first in the rain, keeping the interior of the tent dry. The included footprint allows you to set up the tent in three different configurations: rainfly only, tent body only, or the complete tent.
The Mountain Hardwear Drifter DP 3 Person Tent is quick and easy to pitch making it perfect for camping and backpacking. Offering three-way versatility, the Drifter 3 DP can be set up three ways: fly only, canopy only or fly plus canopy. The DP stands for DryPitch meaning exactly that; you can set up your tent in the rain without getting drenched and keep your gear dry at the same time! DryPitch allows you to first set up the fly and then the canopy beneath it and out of the rain. Watch the video below and see how it's done!
With dual doors, a roomy interior and watertight construction, the Mountain Hardwear Drifter 3 DP backpacking tent is an excellent choice for 3-season backpacking. Easy to set up and boasting user-friendly features like fly-first pitching, dual doors and an included footprint, the Drifter 3 DP delivers excellent value at a budget-oriented price.
No two camping trips are ever the same, which is why Mountain Hardwear gives you several different ways to pitch the Drifter 3 DP 3-Person 3-Season Tent. In warm, dry conditions you can use the minimalist Fastpitch fly-and-footprint setup; when a comet shower is scheduled, lie under the mesh-topped canopy alone; and of course, anytime you need reliable, comfortable backcountry shelter in a range of conditions, bring along the whole kit and enjoy.
The Mountain Hardwear Drifter 3 DP Tent is a compact, easy-pitching shelter with the versatility of our DryPitch set-up. A spacious backpacking tent for three. DryPitch technology lets users pitch the tent three ways: fly only, canopy only or a complete tent.
Mountain Hardwear's compact Drifter 3 DP (DryPitch™) is perfect for camping and backpacking. DryPitch fly-first pitching allows you to set up the tent in the rain and stay dry. Footprint included.
| # of People: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Accessories Included: | Footprint, Gear loft |
| Average Min Weight: | 5 lbs 3 oz |
| Best Use: | Backpacking |
| Body Material: | 68D Polyester Ripstop DWR |
| Canopy: | 68D Polyester Ripstop DWR |
| Canopy Fabric: | 68D Polyester Ripstop DWR |
| Capacity: | 3 person |
| Clips or Sleeves: | Clips |
| Door: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| DryPitch™ fly-first pitching: | set up the tent in the rain and stay dry |
| DryPitch™system: | set up a super-light shelter using the tent fly, poles, and footprint. |
| Fabric: | Canopy: 68D Polyester Ripstop DWR |
| Floor: | 70D Nylon Taffeta 3000 mm PU |
| Floor Area: | 43 square feet / 4.0 square meter |
| Floor Dimensions: | 66"/168cm X 93"/239cm |
| Floor Fabric: | 70D Nylon Taffeta 3000mm PU |
| Floor Material: | 70D Nylon Taffeta 3000mm PU |
| Floor Space: | 43 sq ft / 4 sq m |
| Fly: | 75D Polyester Taffeta 1500MM PU coating |
| Fly Fabric: | 75D Polyester Taffeta 1500mm PU |
| Free Standing: | Yes |
| Head Height: | 45 in / 110 cm |
| Interior Height: | 47" / 119 cm |
| Interior Peak: | 47" / 119 cm |
| Interior Storage: | Yes |
| Material: | Canopy: 68D Polyester Ripstop DWR Fly:75D Polyester Taffeta 1500mm PU Floor: 70D Nylon Taffeta 3000mm PU |
| Max Inside Length: | 93 in / 239 cm |
| Max Inside Width: | 66 in / 168 cm |
| Minimum Weight: | 5 lb. 7 oz. / 2.46 kg. |
| Minimum Weight (tent, fly, poles): | 5 lbs 7 oz |
| Number of Doors: | 2 |
| Number of Poles: | 2 |
| Other: | Stuff Sack Included |
| Packaged Size: | 7 in / 18 cm X 25 in / 64 cm |
| Packaged Weight: | 6 lb. 9 oz. / 2.96 kg. |
| Packed Diameter: | 7 in / 18 cm |
| Packed Dimensions: | 7 x 25 inches |
| Packed Length: | 25 in / 64 cm |
| Packed Size: | 7 x 25 in / 25 x 64 cm |
| Packed Weight: | 6 lb. 9 oz. / 2.96 kg. |
| Packed Weight (all tent parts): | 6 lbs 9 oz |
| Peak Height: | 47 in / 119 cm |
| Pinch Light Weight: | 3 lbs 10 oz / 1.66 kg |
| Pitch Light: | Weight 3 lb. 11 oz. / 1.66 kg. |
| Pitch Type: | Freestanding |
| Pitchlight Weight: | 3 lb 13 oz / 1.73 kg |
| Pockets: | Mesh pockets for interior storage |
| Pole Material: | Paleria DAC Pressfit |
| Pole Num: | 2 |
| Pole Type: | DAC Pressfit Aluminum |
| Poles: | 1 / Paleria DAC Pressfit |
| Rainfly Material: | 75D Polyester Taffeta 1500 mm PU |
| Recommended Use: | 3-Season Backpacking |
| Seam Sealed: | Taped Seams |
| Seam Sealing: | Fully taped seams |
| Seam Taped: | Yes |
| Seasons: | 3 Season |
| Sleep Capacity: | 3 Person |
| Sleeping Capacity: | 3 |
| Tent Fabric: | 68D Polyester Ripstop DWR |
| Tent Floor: | 70D Nylon Taffeta with 3000mm PU coating |
| Trail Weight: | 5 lb. 7 oz. / 2.46 kg. |
| Upc, Ean, Isbn: | 786559895952 |
| Vestibule: | 2 |
| Vestibule Area: | 10 sq. ft. 0.9 m2 / 10 sq. ft. 0.9 m2 |
| Vestibule Space: | 20 sq ft / 1.86 sq m |
| Vestibules: | 2 @ 10 sq ft ea. |
| Warranty: | Lifetime Limited |
| Weight: | 6 lb. 9 oz. / 2.96 kg. |
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Mountain Hardwear Drifter 3 DP Reviews:
Reviews:
I have the older, non dry-pitch "DP" version of this tent, and it's the same except for the dry-pitch option.
I've used the tent several times, and it's really lived up to my expectations. I bought it as a dual purpose tent, I wanted it to be light enough for backpacking, but durable and easy enough to set up to just take car camping as well. It also needed to be relatively inexpensive, as I'm a grad student and can't afford several tents for different applications.
First, it's super easy to set up, just like most other two-pole tents. The clips work well, the poles are good quality, strong, and light, and I wouldn't think twice to sleep in it without staking it out. It's easy to set up. The main tent is pretty light too, it's the fly that adds the majority of the weight, so if you're sure you're going to be in dry weather, you could ditch the fly for backpacking and save a good amount of weight. The fly is easy to set up and stake out, no problems there, and the vestibule the fly creates are nice for leaving wet or muddy shoes, they stay dry.
Second, it's amazingly waterproof. I'm used to older waterproofing tech in tents from 10 or so years ago, and it seems that tent manufacturers have really improved on it. I recently camped in north Georgia, it rained from about 3AM until 11AM when I took the tent down, and it rained hard. Nothing soaked through the fly, I was dry all night, and I even set the tent up without a ground cloth or tarp, and no water came through the floor. I'm extremely impressed with how dry I have stayed in large amounts of rain.
It's a great tent, no problems whatsoever, although it's fairly basic. I'm pleased with it, and would definitely purchase again.
I have used this thing is some really harsh weather and some really mild weather and it held up through it all! I will say that the 3 person is more like a 2 person plus gear so 3 people would be pretty tight in there but it is solid for 2 and great to split weight too! Easy set up and tear down, the stuff sack it comes with is loose so a different one would compact it even better. All around great 3 season!
I haven't used it in the backcountry yet but I set it up and it looks awesome, this 3 person tent is perfect for 2 people comfterably. I love the fact that you can just set up the vestibule and the poles without the actual tent so its cool to just bring that with you on hikes for emergencies without having to bring the whole tent, can't wait to use this!
Fun tent!
Just a photo of a pretty decent snow storm this baby endured!
