Nomad Lite (was: [pct-l] Black Diamond Shelter)

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My hiking partner on the JMT last year used a Nomad Lite, and I was very 
impressed with it.  It held up well in some rough weather, rain and wind.  It is 
really lightweight, and bugproof.

The overhangs are minimal, so a combination of heavy rain and wind can result 
in some moisture getting inside.  This problem can be pretty nearly 
eliminated by setting up where there is some protection from the wind, much as you 
would do with a tarp.  It is a VERY small one-person tent.  OTOH, on a clear 
night, you can roll the sides up and tie them at the centerline, making a net roof 
with a view full of stars.

This particular tent was poorly made; panels were not properly fitted 
together, though the stitching was good.  As a result, or maybe just because of the 
design, the Nomad Lite is noisy in a wind.  There was also a long delivery time 
for the tent, as least last year, so order early if you want one.  

After seriously considering this tent for myself, I just bought one of Henry 
Shires' Squall tarptents instead.  Same weight, sleeps two.  I got the 
extended beak, and no floor.  (www.tarptent.com)  These shelters are both excellent 
solutions for thruhikers.        
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showard@hal1.org writes:

> If you are looking for a lightweight tent that sets up using hiking poles, 
> I would highly recommend the Wanderlust Nomad Lite single wall tent. It 
> weighs in at 1 lb 11 oz and has a floor.
> 
> Mine's survived an AT thru-hike and 5 months building trails in the 
> Stanislaus National Forest. I haven't gotten wet once. It's coming with me on my PCT 
> thru-hike this year.
> 
> You can check out the tent at
> http://www.wanderlustgear.com/
>