[pct-l] Ultralight tent for 2 recommendations

[Andrew + Cheri]

We’ve had the North Face Mica 2-person since the beginning of last season and love it.  For an ultralight it’s a little on the heavy side at 3#2oz (w/footprint, poles, stakes, tent, fly included).  But since we split the weight it still feels like nothing.  It has the double entry & vestibules (we agree w/Yogi on the importance of these!), and is a bit longer than some so 6’ Andrew can sleep comfortably.  It’s easy to pitch, holds up well on windy nights, and even got us through a few early season snowstorms in the high sierras last September with everything nice and dry.  We don’t always sleep in it but it’s nice to know it’s in the pack when the weather changes or the bugs are bad.  And good to have a dry place to play cards in foul weather.  We looked at Mtn HW, Nemo, and Big Agnes alternatives but this seemed like the best fit and we’ve been really happy with our choice.

My two cents,
Cheri Nielsen


Andrew + Cheri
sularula at sonic.net

> 
> On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 9:04 AM, Moshe Yalovsky <myalo at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hi all
>> I have hiked many day hikes in the last 10 years but only few overnights
>> This August I (69) am planning to take my daughter (45) for 4 days hike in
>> the Sierra (from Mammoth to HWY 120)
>> I need to keep my backpack light.
>> I was looking at:
>> Tarptent rainbow - one wall. Concerned about condensation
>> Big Agnes Seedhouse 2 ul
>> I will appreciate any input from experience
>> Thanks
>> Yalo