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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 6:40:19 GMT -8
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crawford
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Post by crawford on Feb 24, 2017 6:51:19 GMT -8
Excellent! Thanks for the post. I've actually been thinking about getting one to go with a tarp I have. Less for my own use and more for the "extra gear" bag that I keep around to take others out backpacking. My nephews are on tight budgets and this could be a great way for them to go. Also, my son is getting a bit tired of the lack of room in his little solo tent, this could be a nice bridge until he can buy something roomy.
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Post by tigger on Feb 24, 2017 8:21:18 GMT -8
This looks like a very fragile setup to me. I would be quite concerned with rain/wind. I would classify this as a Southern California on a calm day shelter.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 8:41:01 GMT -8
Would I use it in an unprotected area in a strong storm? No. Would I use it on most of my trips in moderate weather in the Appalachians where just about every place I camp has some degree of protection and where I will almost always have access to two trees to secure the ridgeline? Yes.
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Post by crawford on Feb 24, 2017 8:45:28 GMT -8
This looks like a very fragile setup to me. I would be quite concerned with rain/wind. I would classify this as a Southern California on a calm day shelter This is true Would I use it on most of my trips in moderate weather in the Appalachians where just about every place I camp has some degree of protection and where I will almost always have access to two trees to secure the ridgeline? Yes. This is also true for me. |
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Post by Lamebeaver on Feb 24, 2017 9:41:18 GMT -8
I can see room for improvement, but I also see a lot of potential. Thanks for posting this! On the Amazon site, there are some other "people also looked at...." options that are worth considering.
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Post by ashepabst on Feb 24, 2017 10:08:05 GMT -8
swap in a hammock tarp with doors and it might do just fine in bad weather, with good site selection.
if you wanna pare it down even further, Sea to Summit makes a 3oz floorless bugnet for about the same price, that I've used in a similar setup. a drawback is no zipper, so you have to unhook one of the corners to get in and out... or DIY a door onto it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 10:27:45 GMT -8
ashepabst, I use griz beaks with my hammock (with this Escapist tarp) and they work just fine. They would work just as well in this setup with the sides of the tarp down. The tarp overhang on each side is long enough that it could be staked directly to the ground if needed and still allow several inches clearance between the mesh and the tarp. Additionally, I can put only one griz beak on the side most facing any rain/wind, position the bugnet closer to that side and have more than three feet of overhang over the door to the bugnet.
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Post by talus on Feb 24, 2017 13:17:13 GMT -8
There are several knockoff tents on Aliexpress that are cheap and allegedly pretty darn nice. If I was in the market (and wanted to deal with their proprietary palpay system) I might consider one.
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Post by gabby on Feb 25, 2017 11:24:33 GMT -8
Amazon says: Size: 78.7'' x 47.2''x.43.3''
At first blush, I thought, esp. given the price, that this was a great idea, however, upon reflection, I'd be a lot happier if it was a wee bit longer. I haven't been all that happy in such a short space (< 80"), even with vertical end walls. (ETA: I'm 5'11")
OTOH, the side door reminds me of the old Walrus/MSR Trekker Tent.
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