[pct-l] light weight tents

[dave@dalbey.org (David Dalbey)]

The tent Ron Moak showed at the Beaverton PCTA meeting used only two or
three stakes, was I think a two man at around two pounds.  I'm looking
forward to seeing the production models!

Dave

----- Original Message -----
From: Reynolds, WT <reynolds@iLAN.com>
To: 'Linda Jagger' <lindajagger@yahoo.com>; <pct-l@backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 5:32 PM
Subject: RE: [pct-l] light weight tents


> Question: Why is freestanding a requirement? I use a Stephenson and have
> never had trouble. The Stephenson 2RS is the best tent for two -- 3# 2oz.
> Will hold 2 + gear. Seriously storm worthy + good ventilation. You migh
also
> check out some new Wanderlust designes, again not freestanding. You might
> ask Carol [Brawney] to sew a floor in her tarp [still not freestanding].
> Lightest freestanding that I know of is the Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight
> [3# 6 oz] . Very tight for 2.
>
> Tom
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linda Jagger [mailto:lindajagger@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 4:39 PM
> To: pct-l@backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] light weight tents
>
>
> Been reading a lot on digest about light weight tents, equipment. Im
> interested
> in finding a lighter tent. I do not want to use a tarp or a tent that is
not
> freestanding. Looking to find a tent for 2, gear is OK to stay outside,
also
> may be interested in similar tent for 1. Will probably use it in WA state,
> or
> New England, summer time trips. Can anyone tell me what is the lightest
tent
> they've used that meets these qualifications. What are you all's
> recommendations?
>
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