[pct-l] Stephenson tents - again

[reynolds@iLAN.com (Reynolds, WT)]

If you can purchase only 1 tent, you want a Stephenson 3RS. The 2RS does
have a smaller footprint but that's about its only advantage. 

If I was purchasing a tent ONLY for a PCT thruhike AND I was going to adopt
the go ultra-light "hike till you drop, stealth camp where you drop"
approach THEN I would prefer a Nomad. The difference is that, while a
Stephenson 3RS is a huge increase in camp comfort that is important in a
normal backpack, camp comfort is not a big deal in the above scenerio
because basically you only camp to sleep. 

BTW I do NOT agree that the above scenerio is the best way to thruhike the
trail. I would LIMIT my mileage during the southern section and save my
body. To really do this properly I would want a comfortable camp because I
could be spending several hours a day cooling my jets. 

What I would do is carry a Stephenson 3RS and a few camp niceties to Kennedy
Meadows. I would lighten my pack and up my mileage after Tolumne Meadows,
switching to a Nomad. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Serio [mailto:jim@rollercoaster.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 11:33 AM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Stephenson tents - again


After looking at Bibler, SD (Clip Flashlight and Light Year) and the Nomad, 
I think
I do want the Stephenson. I was focused on the 2RSLD but for only $100/1lb
more
I can have the 3RSLD which could serve as a nice all around tent when I'm 
not on the
PCT.

Would people consider this pretty extreme (weight-wise)? I figure that at 
almost 4
pounds, it's the same as the Clip Flashlight with tons of room. Also, what 
concerns
should I have with the footprint. I've read (I think from Tom) that even 
the 2RS is pretty
large and you may find it difficult to setup in some areas without some 
prep work.  Would
a 3RS work well along the PCT or am I pushing it?

Jim

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