[pct-l] Tents

[scourtway at bpa-arch.com (Steve Courtway)]

I got into using a tarptent thinking it would solve condensation problems
along with being super super light.  hi-tech silnylon tarps such as the
tarptent still seem to support alot of condensation, from what I experienced
this year in late June weather in the Sierras.  I also experienced misting
in the tarptent in heavy rain this season.  Not completely threatening
wet-wise, but still makes a tosser & turner nervous about soaking up too
much water when carrying a 30 deg. down bag.

stayed relatively dry nonetheless,
s.c.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ilja Friedel" <pctl@ilja.ws>
To: "Miranda Levin" <spenluc@earthlink.net>
Cc: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Tents


> Hi Brian/Miranda,
>
> On Sun, 12 Dec 2004, Miranda Levin wrote:
>
> > For people who have the Tarptent, did you get the sewn-in flooring?
>
> I got the Squall (2 person tent) with sewn in floor. It is a really nice 1
> person tent (in the rain, plus gear). I feel it is a little small for two
> people (at least in the rain, otherwise it is fine).
>
> > The bug protection would be nice, but then it seems you would have to
> > carry a separate ground cover for nights out.
>
> Depends on your sleeping pad. Ground cloth's might be overrated. On the
> other hand Gossamer gear has some very light, inexpensive options.
>
> Thinking of it, the sewn in floor keeps the dirt out pretty nicely. I can
> also keep the water in. On one or two occasions it kept ants out. But more
> often it only serves as psychological assurance for the fears of my hiking
> partners.
>
> Ilja.
>
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