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<DIV>Kris wrote: First off, I love my tarptent. I have been through 7+
inch storms in it. BUT I have next to no faith in it as far as snow
loading, side gusts or very high winds are concerned. What are people's
opinions as far as ultralite tents (ie bug-proof shelters) that offer maximum
wind protection?</DIV>
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<DIV>Switchback replies: I love my Hubba netting tent. In the wind it is
wonderful. I can lay in my tent and the wind can be going like a freight
train outside and inside my tent it is calm. Too neat. Now if you
add rain and wind with the rainfly on, then the tent is only rated to 40
MPH. So, if I expected that, then I would simple pitch near a tree or big
rock. No problem. Snow would only accumulate on a small area on top
of the tent rainfly. I do not think that would be a problem.</DIV>
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<DIV>With my carbon fiber poles, the Hubba weighs in under 3 pounds. Not
bad for a freestanding tent with <U>360 degree views</U>. With my shelter
set up I know not matter what the weather, bugs, privacy, etc., etc., I will
have a neat campsite at the end of the day of banging along the trail. A
shelter with a full foam insulated floor and lots of attic space for gear items
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