[pct-l] Tarp tent vs. traditional tent

[Joel Ramey]

This maybe the coffee or the lack of sleep talking, but here goes my
opinion.

If you have a tent that is sub lbs and are looking to shave weight, I don't
think that a tarptent makes much sense (economically $/lbs). If you want to
shave the weight, I'd look into just a tarp. It's cheaper and lighter, and
if you know how to use it, will provide adequate protection. Just add a
little bit of mosquito netting and you've got a fine motel room in the
woods.

Thats my 1000 lira

-Taildragger

On Feb 18, 2008 3:23 AM, <Jordan2ynp at aol.com> wrote:

> Dear other hikers:
>
>        I am of the club that still uses a "traditional" tent. Mine is 2.8pounds, but it keeps me warm, dry, bug free, and has all the extras one
> expects a tent to have. My questions to those who have the tarp tents is, is
> it worth the savings? I am asking because mine is easy to set up, and it has
> always worked for me. However, I have never tried a tarp tent, and I was
> wondering what the tradeoffs were, if any.
>        As it is, my pack well be in the 12-14 pound range. It's not as
> light as some (8lbs holly crap!) but it could still be lighter, and as such
> the tent question comes to mind.
>        The final part of my quarry comes in the form of construction. The
> majority of the light tents I've seen require construction, and I am as good
> as a builder as I am at speaking French (in case you were wondering, I don't
> speak French). So, what are quality tarp tents I could buy? That being said,
> thank you all for your input on this subject in advance.
>
> Your happy go lucky hiking pal,
> Good Times :)
>
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