Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
... stakes are non-essential to securely set up this shelter in an environment like Grand Canyon. Bill, you are somewhat preaching to the proverbial choir,...
johngeyles 2014-03-05 17:23:13 #75177
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
Spectra line is another option. It has come up on hammock forums quite a
few times.
Strong, and light weight.
I do not have any, I use Kelty...
Ken 2014-03-05 15:25:10 #75176
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
Hi John,The bathtub floor of the sleeping compartment is rectangular. The triangular supports of the rain fly are at diagonally opposite corners of the...
billferris2003 2014-03-05 14:16:36 #75175
Re: Need Phantom Ranch Dorm Early May 2014 If You're Canceling
Also looking for a male dorm on 4/22/14 in addition to the below."I need a Phantom Ranch male dorm Saturday 5/3/2014, or less preferably Friday 5/2, or even...
Will_2_Win 2014-03-05 13:31:22 #75174
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
John, if you look at the photos in my earlier reply, you'll see that I regularly use rocks to secure my StratoSpire 2. I bring stakes -- modest additional...
billferris2003 2014-03-05 12:59:01 #75173
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
I don't think the cord would add THAT much weight. I think the problem with the fishing line idea is that it'd be too slippery - too hard to tie and untie...
johngeyles 2014-03-05 11:22:30 #75172
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
How about using fishing gear line? It certainly would be strong and almost no weight. You would just have to be careful to store and use in such a way as to...
Rebecca Ryder 2014-03-05 10:50:08 #75171
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