Re: tents ....
I agree. Bought one (a Rainbow) last year and used it in the Canyon in October. A howling storm all night at Yuma Point on the Boucher sold me on the Tarptent...
Timothy Osburn 2007-03-08 21:49:02 #45281

Re: tents ....
Tarp Tent: www.tarptent.com Is there anything else? A howling, night-long, flooding storm on Horseshoe Mesa has sold me.
Bessie Hyde 2007-03-08 21:15:33 #45280

Re: Second Trip Advice
---Rosemary- How many days do you have? Grandview to Horseshoe Mesa is a great day hike; 15 minutes down you get the "Grandview" of the canyon- the best...
jagchiker 2007-03-08 20:46:58 #45279

Re: tents ....
Larry, I use a hammock often. The Rangers will not like an anchor to a cottonwood tree though - especially at BA CG, IG CG, or Cottonwood CG. We often...
rich_rudow 2007-03-08 18:57:53 #45278

Re: tents ....
Anyone ever use a backpacking hammock in the Canyon? Do the rangers have a problem with using them with the cottonwood trees????? Larry Rider --- In...
Larry Rider 2007-03-08 18:44:18 #45277

Re: tents ....
Not based on personal experience - I have NEVER taken a tent into the Canyon - I use a...
Dick Matthews 2007-03-08 15:57:40 #45276

Re: tents ....
I use an REI sub Alpine, 2 person. Their tents are easy to set up, and have a lifetime warranty. Haven't used the tents you are considering. If you watch...
Larry Rider 2007-03-08 15:04:11 #45275

tents ....
hi folks ... care to offer up a comment as to your preferred backpacking tent ..?.. i'm looking to get something a bit lighter for a canyon trek come May. ...
couldbne1 2007-03-08 14:16:00 #45274

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