Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
John, I'm very late to this discussion - just out from a hugely successful GCHBA volunteer service trip to Indian Garden (March 4-11; can you say Condor!). ...
wildvagabond 2014-03-12 09:47:19 #75262
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
Doug, bathtub floor of my Tarptents seem pretty durable and provide good protection for what's on them. Generally that's a Neoair (which costs almost as much...
mikerogers_vt 2014-03-12 09:10:15 #75261
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
John, that is a really detailed analysis but I have quite a different reaction to a specific part of the plan "sleeping on the tent not in it." I would...
Doug Nering 2014-03-12 08:38:01 #75260
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
John, after I repair a hole I just put in my Squall2 last weekend (totally stupid goof), I'd be happy to send it to you so you can try it out, or if you're...
mikerogers_vt 2014-03-12 06:06:39 #75259
Re: good alternative to Tyvek ?
"polycryo is kinda the same as "window shrink" weatherproofing material, with sounds mighty flimsy"It depends on the kind of stress you put on it. It...
Will_2_Win 2014-03-12 00:03:47 #75258
Re: good alternative to Tyvek ?
I agree with you about the virtues of Tyvek.But as a groundcloth, this polycryo stuff sure looks like a better way to go.There is also a lighter-weight...
johngeyles 2014-03-11 22:25:27 #75257
Re: Tarptent tents (or alternatives)
Yes, I am leaning towards free-standing, but not committed. If the polycryo groundcloth turns out to be as great as it appears, I might be leaning towards...
johngeyles 2014-03-11 21:47:47 #75256
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