[pct-l] Stephenson tents - again

[TOKTAADN@aol.com (TOKTAADN@aol.com)]

In a message dated 1/25/2001 5:40:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
reynolds@ilan.com writes:

> 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.

Just curious.  Where does the huge increase in comfort come from with the 
Stephenson?  I'm 6'2" and fit comfortably in the Nomad.  I'd love to read a 
comparison from one who's used both.

Happy trails,

Solar Bear