Phantom Ranch
I am looking for either a dorm or cabin at Phantom Ranch March 20-23. Please contact me if you plan on cancelling your reservations.ThanksJim
canyonhiker the 2014-03-08 18:08:02 #75240
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
John--I believe it is just the Sublight that is available in Tyvek. (BTW, this is not the crinkly building tyvek, but more like the material using in Tyvek...
mikerogers_vt 2014-03-08 18:00:54 #75239
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
I have the REI Half Dome 2 and have set it up using just the rain fly and
footprint. It is an easy set up in this configuration.
Mike
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Mike Mosack 2014-03-08 14:47:23 #75238
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
Re. setting up REI QuarterDome and HalfDome tents in "fast-fly" mode ...I tried it with the QD, and I don't think it's feasible. Since the fly is designed...
johngeyles 2014-03-08 14:39:38 #75237
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
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