[pct-l] 2008 Netting Tent Phenomena

[Patrick Beggan]

I have this issue of Backpacker, too. I was disappointed in the  
footwear section and the kitchen section. I understand thruhikers  
operate at a different frequency than regular backpackers but still.  
Wish they had evaluated some runners or trail runners in the boots  
section, and some of the commercial alcohol stoves I see on the  
internet in the kitchens section. Otherwise it was a great read.




On Jan 27, 2008, at 12:13 AM, Donna Saufley wrote:

> I noticed that out of the 363 tents they tested, Six Moons Designs  
> Lunar Duo was the #1 ultralight pick.  Congratulations to Ron Moak!
>
> L-Rod
>
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> ] On Behalf Of Hiker97
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> Subject: [pct-l] 2008 Netting Tent Phenomena
>
> I noticed in the new issue of Backpacker Magazine the trend toward  
> 360 degree view netting tents.  As you know for years I have been  
> advocating this shelter system.  I am now taking full credit for  
> this new phenomena in the backpacking world.  We now see a welcome  
> trend away from the traditional nylon prisons on the trail.  Prison  
> cells that separate you from the very thing you came out to be with  
> and enjoy.  You spend may be 30-40% of your expedition time inside  
> your shelter.  THAT IS A LOT!  Why would you want to be enclosed in  
> a nylon cage with very little views?  It is beyond my understanding.
>
> Cowboy camping and some bivy camping is fine too.  But when I see  
> tents with just one end or side open to the outside, it drives me  
> nuts --- it is like the designer is teasing you --- torturing you  
> --- you only are allowed a small taste of Mother Nature from your  
> shelter.  Tarps are fine if it raining, otherwise forget it.  If you  
> want privacy, just put on your tent rainfly.
>
> Just one of my gear hot spots.  Of course, HYOH, etc., etc.,  
> etc...........you decide what works for you and makes you happy on  
> the trail.
>
> Switchback the Trend Setter
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