[pct-l] Tent for JMT

[Paul Cronshaw]

Dave,
I used a Rainbow on a couple sections of the JMT and high sierras several years ago when I hiked with my scout troop.  Loved this shelter. For my JMT thru-hike in 2008, I reduced my base pack weight; the Rainbow was replaced by Gossamer's Gear's "The One". Dropped the shelter weight over a half. The One worked well in afternoon thunderstorms and as a mosquito retreat. Combine it with a couple of the new GG Litetrek 4 poles and you really have a sturdy, lightweight shelter that will hold up in the high sierras. Paul "The Beeman" CronshawJMT photos at http://www.picasaweb.google.com/beemancron  

>I'm planning on hiking the JMT Southbound this summer. First extended trip
>in this area of California. I am looking for a new solo tent for the trip,
>and have narrowed my decision down to the big agnes seedhouse SL1, and the
>Tarptent Rainbow. The rainbow wins in weight, just not sure how it will
>hold up in the high sierra. Anyone have any suggestions for backpacking in
>the area? 



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