[pct-l] Shelters

[AsABat]

The Tarptents only get beaten if you beat on them. Ultralight equipment
does require just a little more care, but not as much as one would think.

While I don't have one of Henry's tents, I do have a couple tents made of
the same material and neither has shown any sign of being beaten. Almost
ANY fabric will fail if a branch is allowed to poke a hole in it, for
example.

Personally, I'd go with the lighter tent. There are a lot of people who
think ultralight is the same as a light weight (weakling).

Besides Tarptent, check out Gossamer Gear and Six Moon Designs. All three
are great products, designed by long-distance hikers.

AsABat


On Wed, January 14, 2009 10:15 am, Christa Wellman wrote:
> I figure most everyone on the PCT uses tarptents from Henry Shires or
> other vendor.  I've also been looking at some other options.  Weight
> considering, of course.  A guy at an Erewhon store said that the tarptents
> really take a beating and tried to suggest the MSR Hubba, which is similar
> in design to Henry Shires Rainbow tent but weighs about 3lbs.  Any
> thoughts on the matter, or new enlightments one can give this novice to
> the world of light backpacking?