Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
I didn't realize some of the Tarptents are Tyvek. Or are they all ? Is there a way to tell at the website ?John
johngeyles 2014-03-08 14:23:42 #75236
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
John, On those nights I have slept on the tent. Tyvek, especially the type used in the Sublight, is not as slippery as silnylon. Hasn't seemed to have...
mikerogers_vt 2014-03-08 13:33:26 #75235
Re: Questions: First time GC backpacker
I disagree on the necessity of a metal mesh food sack, therefore finding the weight intolerable. I have never used one and have not experienced any food...
johngeyles 2014-03-08 13:23:30 #75234
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
Thanks, Mike. It really bums me out to sleep in a tent if I don't need to. What do you do if there's enough risk of rain to carry your Tarptent, but if on...
johngeyles 2014-03-08 13:12:38 #75233
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
Looks like 27.5oz is the official weight, per:http://www.tarptent.com/contrail.htmlAnyhow, I'm looking for a 2-person option, but thanks anyhow.John
johngeyles 2014-03-08 13:07:57 #75232
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
How much does the upper piece of Tyvek weigh ?
johngeyles 2014-03-08 12:48:11 #75231
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
Hey John,I'll comment on two Tarptents. A couple comments apply to both--setting up with rocks in the GC is not a problem for either. I've had both in rather...
mikerogers_vt 2014-03-08 12:15:22 #75230
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