[pct-l] waypoint tent

[joph at piedmontbsa.org (JoPH)]

I used this tent a year ago last Summer on a 2 -week section hike in Oregon.
I concur with what Tracy says--the inside of the tent had so much moisture
we had to keep the flaps open (letting the mosquitoes-- and frogs in!)-- and
then we still had moisture on the inside. The real problem with this tent is
that there is not enough ventilation.

We (2 of us) have since used Henry Shires Tarptent very successfully. We
still get moisture on the inside if there is a lot in the air or it's
raining, but there is enough room to maneuver that this has not been too
much of a problem. I think you will always have moisture under the right
circumstances in a single-wall tent.
Jo

Message: 19
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 06:36:28 -0800
From: aotis@wizwire.com
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Waypoint 1 tent? Opinions?
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I used the waypoint 1 this past summer for a 400 mile section hike. First
the
bad news....Out of 18 days I had heavy condensation 16 nights. Because of
the
single wall design and small interior moisture was a real problem. So expect
moisture on your sleeping bag, and belongings. The tent is easy to set up
and
take down. Ok head room and no vestibule. It handled heavy wind one evening
of about 60 mph. Having since purchased a shires tarp tent I wouldn't go
back. Good Luck....Tracy




On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 21:22:42 -0700 (PDT), The Mountain Goat wrote
> I was woundering if anyone had tried the Waypoint 1 by Mountain Hardware.
> Any Opinions?
>
> I noticed that it had a 2LB 2oz minimum weight. Had a single pole design.
> It also had a mesh floor? Does that mean you have "window material"
> on the bottom on your tent? I saw conflictiing articles, one said
> there was a vestibule and another said there was none.....I was
> thinking of getting the Micro Zoid, but getting caught in a
> prolonged rain and unable to sit up may be a major pain....The zoid
> is 2LB 5oz min weight.
>