[pct-l] tent or eyore hut

[Jason Moores]

Solo cf tarp, bug net and ground sheet = 11.2oz + 7oz rain anorak

I'm not arguing what John said, I just find this combo more versatile.

Jackass



On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 2:15 PM, John Abela
<pacificcresttrail2011 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Anymore, the tarp/tent issue comes down to one factor:
>
> flying insects
>
>
> To me, "weight" is just no longer an argument in the "tent/tarp" issue
> - except for those who are XUL.
>
> I own a double wall, three season, fully enclosed tent that weights 14
> ounces [0.88 pounds / 399 grams]. (zpacks hexanet solo)
>
> Can I go lighter than that? Sure. 3.4 ounces for a mld solo cf tarp.
>
> But does that protect me from the flying insects? No.
>
> Your only option than is to huddle up with full clothing, gloves (if
> you cannot keep your hands in your sleeping bag) and face/neck nets.
>
> If you can do that and feel like you are enjoying your tip, go for it!
> Your entire sleeping setup can weigh under 20 ounces [16oz quilt, 3oz
> tarp, 0.8oz head net].
>
> That is the route I take for my 3 pound base weight setup, but when
> the bugs start to fly, for me, I'll take the additional 8 ounces for
> an insert.
>
> There is also the option of the Gatewood Cape at 11 oz, plus the
> insert for the bug season/area at an additional 7 ounces. This gives
> you a double wall three season fully enclosed solo setup at 18 ounces,
> part of which can double-duty as a rain cover for hiking.
>
> John
>
> On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Christopher Swope <sswwooppee at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Definitely, the eyore tent!
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 3:48 AM, Zack Ziegler <zrziegler at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> im debating on whether to bring a tent or just a rainproof fort thing.
> (for
> >> weight) but i dont want shit crawlin in there. suggestions?
> >>
> >>
> >>
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