[pct-l] Tarptent Virga or Squall?

[go4ahike at verizon.net (Brian Bowlsby)]

Conor,

I have the Virga and used it on my JMT hike last summer. I had
condensation several times on the inside, but managed to avoid brushing
against it most of the time.  It was mainly only when I sat up and tried
to get dressed in the morning when I would brush my arms against the
tarp walls.  The Virga can be a little confining, but fits one person
and all there gear just fine. I was able to sit up without brushing
against the tarp if I did so right next to the front pole, and I'm
5'-8". I found the space adequate for one person plus gear. Also, the
tarp kept me completely dry during one rather hard rainstorm at L.
Virginia, while my friend in his Sierra Designs tent got wet!!!

Brian Bowlsby
PCT '04 (in my Virga!)


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Subject: [pct-l] Tarptent Virga or Squall?


I'm wondering if anyone has thoughts on the difference between the
Tarptent Virga and Squall.  I've pretty much narrowed my choices down to
these two; I need an enclosed, bug-proof space because my Arc Alpinist
bag lets in the critters at night, especially when I'm using it more as
a blanket than a bag.  Since I don't have the opportunity to try before
I buy, I thought I'd ask for thoughts.  I'm worried about the cramped
space in the Virga, especially with condensation concerns, but I'm all
for saving every ounce.especially on a long trip.  I tried to mimic the
dimensions of the front with current tarp, and found the space in the
Virga design confining enough that I couldn't escape contact with the
tarp (and the condensation that would accompany it on the trail), but I
doubt my jury rigged version did true justice to the design.  All
thoughts are welcome

Conor
Class of '04



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