[pct-l] Shelters

[David Thibault]

Christa,  I've used both and they would both do fine on the PCT.  The
question is really what trade-offs do you want to make.   The Hubba has
a meshed in enclosure that is really nice when it is not going to rain.  The
Tarptents are lighter.  As far a performance they are pretty close to the
same.  The Rainbow is a little bigger and lighter then the Hubba  and is
also free standing.  The Sub-lite is about the same size and lighter than
the Rainbow but is not freestanding (sub-lite also requiers hiking poles).
I personnaly have choosen a tarp tent because of the weight difference.  But
when I hiked the AT there were a few clear but buggy nights when a hubba
would have been nice too (but for me, just not 1lb extra nice).  YMMV

Day-late



> Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:15:15 -0800 (PST)
> From: Christa Wellman <wellmanstudios at yahoo.com>
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> 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?
>
> Christa
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