[pct-l] Feedback on tarptents

[willis.p at comcast.net (Peggy Willis)]

We can recommend the Squall II which we (Marmot and Trail Dog) used last 
month section hiking from the kickoff to the Tehachapi Pass.

What we participlarly liked was the stability when used with two walking 
poles.  It is a strong stable tent in high winds.  We liked the roominess, 
stability and strength in high winds.  After substituting larger light 
weight aluminum alloy tent pegs, we had no problems with the tarptent in 
wind gusts of 40-60 knots.

It also was good in rain storms when the top beak was left open with the 
front vestibule deployed.  This reduced condensation that is usually a 
problem with single surface tents.

Previously we have used a Jardine ultralite tarp which we enjoyed in low 
wind, no rain situations.

Marmot

> looking for feedback on the cloudburst, squall2 and
> rainshadow tarptents.