[pct-l] Tent

[John Abela]

Hello Patrick,

Under 3 pounds is doable.


ZPacks Hexamid Twin Tent -- 0 pounds, 11.4 ounces

Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Echo 2 -- 1.84 pounds

Mountain Laurel Designs, DuoMid/InnerNet -- 1.56 pounds

MSR Carbon Relfex -- 2 pounds 15 ounces


A few other options just over the three pound mark exist.

TarpTent has some very rock solid tents that are just over the 3lb mark.

I am not sure if GossamerGear has anything that would work. Anybody know of
a 2p GG setup?


Not sure I would go with the BA tent. I have read a few reports and seen a
few videos where people have questioned the durability of the floor. That
results in having to take a ground cloth, which results in it likely going
over your 3-pound limit. I say this cautiously though as I have never owned
a BA tent, just relaying what I have encountered from others.

Personally, I own a ZPacks Solo and the HMG Echo1, and would not mind having
a MLD some day. Obviously all of these three are cottage manufacturers. If
you want a big name brand, go with the BA or the MSR.

John



On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 9:06 AM, Patrick Chaiken <straw2012 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I am looking into tents for a PCT hike next year, and i have researched
> several different types of tents and i am leaning towards the Big Agnes fly
> creek UL2 tent. I will be hiking with my girlfriend, and we need to look
> into something that works for 2. It weighs in at only 2 pounds 2 ounces.
> Has anyone had experience with this tent? or have other suggestions that
> would work well for 2???
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Straw
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