[pct-l] tarptents?

[giniajim]

I just bought a Sublite Sil 2010 model.  It weighs in at 24.5 ounces.  They made it slightly larger (more headroom).  The regular Sublite is made from a Tyvek type of material, according to their website.  The "Sil" models are made from silicon impregnated nylon and slightly heavier.  I haven't had a chance to use it, but I've set it up in the yard and it looks nice!
   My Sublite Sil replaces my Sierra Designs Lightyear CD at 64 ounces, so I'm picking up over two pounds.  Just enough to balance the weight of the bear can!!
   
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: leestcoast at gmail.com 
  To: Cate White ; Pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 11:29 AM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] tarptents?


  Go with the Sublite - the biggest deal is how airy it is - no or very little condensation like most single wall tents. I used 1 on the JMT the last 2 summers - it's roomy for 1 person and their pack/ gear.
  Cruz Control
  ------Original Message------
  From: Cate White
  Sender: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
  To: Pct-l at backcountry.net
  Subject: [pct-l] tarptents?
  Sent: Jun 7, 2010 8:10 AM

  Anyone have any experience with ultralite Tarptents? I'm considering buying
  the Sublite for $179 at  18.5 oz. My other option is a Eureka Solitaire tent
  for 1/3 the price at 41 oz. I'm going to be backpacking for 2 months from
  Ashland to Kennedy Meadows (or thereabouts) in July and August. I'm not an
  experienced backpacker so I'm not sure how big a difference those additional
  22 ounces would make. Any thoughts?

   

   

  p.s. if there is another forum/email list I should be posting gear questions
  to, let me know.

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