[pct-l] Tent

[James F. Miller]

Look at Six Moon Design
We have the Net Haven and Tarp. Used it last summer and it was great
We almost bought the Lunar Duo but this lighter.
On Feb 10, 2011 6:10 AM, "John Abela" <pacificcresttrail2011 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> 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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