[pct-l] New tent

[Jim Marco]

Patrick,
	A good weight is right around two pounds for an enclosed solo tent. More money can buy one at about 1 pound, but this will cost LOT's of hard earned cash. A good tarp will go well under one pound, but adding a bivy will bump this up again for sleeping quarters. I get by with DEET and a slightly larger tarp, doing away with a bivy (these get hot in late June, July, into August.) The Eureka can get a bit claustrophobic and build up condensation on cooler mornings. Worse with the Chinook. 
	My thoughts only . . .
		jdm     

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Patrick Seibt
Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 2:45 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] New tent

Hey guys,

I am looking to replace my tent and really don"t wanna pay $200+ as there are many options for $100 or less. What is a good wieght for a tent on a thru hike. I am looking at the Chinook Ascent one person bivy or the Eureka! Solitaire - Tent (sleeps 1). Let me know what you guys think.


Patrick aka Texas Poo