[pct-l] tarptents?

[Janet Ake]

Be aware that any of the tarp tents-ultralight tents are pretty fragile and do need extra care setting up etc. We have the double rainbow and we do like it but have two holes and a broken zipper already. Sometimes when you are really tired you don't always take the care that you should. 
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On Jun 7, 2010, at 8:29 AM, leestcoast at gmail.com wrote:

Go with the Sublite - the biggest deal is how airy it is - no or very little condensation like most single wall tents. I used 1 on the JMT the last 2 summers - it's roomy for 1 person and their pack/ gear.
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From: Cate White
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Sent: Jun 7, 2010 8:10 AM

Anyone have any experience with ultralite Tarptents? I'm considering buying
the Sublite for $179 at  18.5 oz. My other option is a Eureka Solitaire tent
for 1/3 the price at 41 oz. I'm going to be backpacking for 2 months from
Ashland to Kennedy Meadows (or thereabouts) in July and August. I'm not an
experienced backpacker so I'm not sure how big a difference those additional
22 ounces would make. Any thoughts?





p.s. if there is another forum/email list I should be posting gear questions
to, let me know.

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