[pct-l] New Tent Poles

[Jon Danniken]

Hiker97 at aol.com wrote:
>
> With super light TI tent stakes, I  would guess that the trail weight will 
> be
> just over 2 pounds for this all  netting/stargazing freestanding tent. 
> Not
> bad at all for the features  I have in this shelter.
>
> My big three will easily be under 5  pounds; shelter, backpack (GoLite Ray
> Jardine Breeze), and sleeping bag  (Nunatakusa.com Ghost long bag).  Or 
> 2.2 +
> 1.1 + 1.1 pounds = 4.4 to 4.6  pounds.  Note: I also carry a belly pack 
> too.
> Being under 5 pounds  has always been a standard/goal of mine for the big 
> three.
>
> No compromise in safety, comfort,  or fun with this weight reduction.

What are you doing for a rainfly?  Mattress/pad?

Personally, I count them as "big four", as I consider the mattress weight as 
a part of the base package, and would not consider going without some type 
of fly material, if not for comfort, then at the very least for safety.

Jon