[pct-l] Tent Selection Guide

[calliger@infolane.com (R.J.Calliger)]

Bibler I-tent is what u want it sound like!

http://www.bibler.com/text/products.html

--Rich Calliger

At 4:29 PM -0800 5/1/01, Reynolds, WT wrote:
>1-I want the lightest available!
>You should look into making the combined tarp/poncho entered in the ADZPCTKO
>2001 gear contest. By using your hiking poles you get a competent tarp
>leanto that weighs about 9 ounces. You will probably need a ground sheet 4
>ounces.You can add a bug net for 4 ounces and an add-on tarp that
>essentially creates a pup tent for another 3 ounces. For a pound plus [20
>ounces] you get a competent shelter.
>
>2-Fine but I want a sealed environment with a floor!
>You should look into a wanderlust nomad lite. At $200 and 2 pounds this is a
>fine tarp tent. {Uses hiking poles}
>
>3-Fine but I want a storm worthy tent that doesn't rain condensation because
>of its single wall design. I want big windows for ventilation and view
>You should save your pennies for a Stephenson 2RSBD 35 ounces and room to
>fit two. Price $500. {doesn't use hiking poles}
>
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