[pct-l] Tents....I know, I know, beating a dead horse

[David Margavage]

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On 2/12/09, Bradley Issler <bradley.issler at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Sorry for bringing this topic up again as I know it has been exhausted to
> the extreme.....like most other topics.  However, I have been doing my
> research, going back and forth trying to decide on what kind of shelter to
> buy and I am still undecided.  The following are the features I would like
> to have for my shelter:
>
> Lightweight (obviously).  Preferably around 24oz. or less like the contrail
> tarptent, which does not have the next feature I really want:
> Ability to be used as just the net without the fly
> Bathtub floor
>
> I am 6'1' and will have trekking poles to use for my shelter.
>
> So, I am heavily leaning towards the contrail, or the sublite, except that
> you can't use either without the rain fly to stargaze on nice nights while
> keeping out pesky insects etc..
> I am also considering the gatewood cape/serenity net combo.  This seems
> like
> a good option, even though I don't think I would use the cape as a poncho.
>
> If anyone has any advice, and recommendations for a net/tarp combo I would
> sure appreciate it.  Again, sorry for the redundancy.
>
> Can't wait to start this adventure already.  See y'all on the trail.
>
> Brad.
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