[pct-l] Shelter

[Scott Williams]

There were quite a few of them on the CDT this summer.  At one camp site we
had 4 out of five tents made by Z Packs.  One person who had the single got
wet in a particularly windy and exposed camp in the Great Divide Basin
where the storm switched directions 180 degrees from what the prevailing
wind had been when we all pitched.  The others in single hexamids  did not
get wet, and me in my double Hex was bone dry.  Both the single and the
double are wonderful tents but for the several oz difference I loved living
in a palace all summer with the larger which was still under a pound with
all stakes and groundcloth.  It was easy to stay dry in.  I was surprised
by the durability of the cuben fiber which I had thought would not hold up
so well.  As long as you protect it from abrasion, it is remarkably strong.
 I recommend getting the "beak" option and the internal groundcloth as it
is raised into the doorway when the wind comes up as part of the rain
proofing.

Shroomer

On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 3:02 PM, BF <playswmatches at punk.net> wrote:

> "What are some creative ways to modify a tarp to suit most conditions on
> the
> PCT? Is it better to just buy an ultra light tent?"
>
> This something that I'm in trying decide on myself, as I have all but the
> last 'Big Three' items to get for my thru hike next April.   I thought the
> Six Moon Designs bug enclosure / poncho tent combo would be really good
> for the multi-use option. Having bug free starry nights be nice, but could
> one really rely only on a poncho for rain protection?
>
> The ultralight option Is what I'm looking now.  Specifically the Zpacks
> Hex solo,  It's seems to be the lighest option right now, and considering
> that there's a $25 off sale going on this week, it knocks the price down
> to the same range as the Six Moon Set Up.
>
> I am very curious to hear what others have to say about Zpacks equipment,
> especially the hex screen solo.
>
> -Bryan
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