[pct-l] UL Tents

[jason moores]

Chris,

You may want to check out: Six Moon Design-Lunar or Henry Shires/Tarptent-Rainbow

Jackass





> Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 20:58:27 -0500
> From: cbarrow1 at gmail.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] UL Tents
> 
> To all,
> 
> Does anyone have perspectives on the lightweight tent as a shelter for the
> PCT.  I'm pretty resolved that I will enjoy the evenings/sleeping much more
> during my hike if I can be totally enclosed (more protection from the wind,
> the elements, rodents, critters, and the always annoying mosquitoes).
> 
> However, I'm not completely decided on which tent to use.
> 
> I'm a big fan of the REI tent series and already own a REI Quarter Dome T2.
> 
> I'm thinking for going for a REI Quarter Dome T1 - 2 lbs 13 oz and wonder
> what experience folks have had positively or negatively with other
> solo-backing tents
> 
> I've looked at the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 which looks nice as far as weight
> (30 oz), but the reviews are kinda harsh (not alot of room for yourself in
> the tent or your stuff under the rain fly)
> 
> Good opinions on the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1, but its a little on the
> pricey side.
> 
> Looking for opinions and perspectives if people have them.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> -- 
> Chris
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