[pct-l] New Tent Poles

[Carl & Judy Rush]

I'm sure there are some out there, but I haven't seen a rain fly used by a
long distance hiker in years.
Carl


On 12/15/06, Jon Danniken <danniken at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> 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
>
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