[pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 47, Issue 5

[chiefcowboy at verizon.net]

I used my Contrail during my 2009 thru hike and loved it.  During a (severe) 
windstorm near Apache Springs after an hour of really strong winds I dropped 
the center pole as a precautionary measure.  The tent suffered no damage 
although we took a real beating.  If you can't find a place to drive stakes 
you could insert a stake through the grommet and place a rock (carefully - 
not on fabric) on the stake to hold it in place.  The pole being located in 
the middle of the entrance did not prove to be a problem.  The vestibule is 
large enough to store gear on one side while I used the other to enter/exit 
while in camp.  In severe wet weather I sometimes brought it in and stored 
it at my feet just to be sure it wouldn't get wet from wind driven rain.

The only time I had a problem with rain was when I was lazy did forgot to 
put down my ground cloth and it rained heavily.  Later, I accidentally 
damaged my tent beyond repair and again researched what was available and 
again bought the Contrail.

Henry Shires builds a strong product and stands behind it.

"Burning Daylight"
pct 2009

-----Original Message----- 
From: Russell Mease
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 12:01 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 47, Issue 5

Hello,

Does anybody have feedback on Tarptent's Contrail?  At 24.5 Oz it is the
right weight but I have some concerns:
- How does it stand up in the desert?  Specifically if you have a sandy
bottom and therefore no place to drive stakes?  I suppose I would just
sleep under the stars in that case.
- The pole coming down in the middle of the entrance looks like it would be
annoying.  Has this been a problem for anybody?
- Is there enough room with the wind-flap down to store all your gear
comfortably?
- How did this tent hold up in wet weather?

Thanks for any feedback you can provide.  I am doing the PCT in 2012 NOBO
and am interested is this held up for anybody throughout their thru-hike.
If you have other tent's you recommend I would be interested as well.

Thanks All!
Russ Mease
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