[pct-l] tent or eyore hut

[Austin Williams]

So to weigh in on the flying-insects thing:

I'm a tarp lover and I deal with bugs by simply wearing a bug-head-net to
sleep (usually over a hat).

Again, not for everybody.  Works just fine for me, but you should try it out
before you commit (if you have the opportunity).  Another reason I prefer
tarps is because they are inexpensive (depending on the kind you get).  A
5x8 piece of tyveck costs, what, $16?  A fully enclosed shelter of
comparable weight would cost quite a bit more.

If money isn't an issue, then you could get a cuben fiber "eyore" shelter
that weighs less than 4 oz for about the same cost as a tent that weighs
1lb.

If weight AND money aren't issues for you then I suppose I'd steer you
towards a tent.

Full disclosure: I am in the minority here.  About 66% of thruhikers
(roughly) bring a tent, while about 27% bring tarps.

Here's what I've got for "Tents vs Tarps":
http://planyourhike.com/gear/shelter.php

If you plan to use your shelter every night, then you are probably the kind
of hiker that would enjoy a tent more.  If you only use your shelter when
it's threatening rain, then I suspect you'd be much happier with a tarp.
I'm of latter persuasion.  I only used my shelter about 9-10 times in '08.


Austin Williams

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