[pct-l] Which Tarptent

[Nathan Miller]

I've been looking at and thinking about shelters
and keep going back to Tarptents.  I'm looking at
three models in particular and am interested in
feedback from those that have used them.

Contrail--  It's the lightest-weight model
(almost always a good thing).  However, the
center pole says "lighting rod" to me.  Also, it
uses stakes, which may not be practical in
places.  It also doesn't seem to have much elbow
room--although I can sleep in a pretty narrow
spot, I also like to bring my gear into the tent
with me (sans food, of course).

Rainbow--  I like its freestanding capability. 
However, it doesn't seem particularly
aerodynamic, although I've read a few comments
from Rainbow owners on this list that seem to
indicate that this isn't as much of a problem as
it might look.

Cloudburst--  I like the semicylindrical contour
of this tent.  Again, it uses stakes.  How much
trouble have people had finding sites where the
ground isn't overly obstructed by rocks and/or
roots?

Nathan Miller
Newberg, OR



 
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