Shelter choosing... [Archive]

attrekker26

10-15-2007, 19:36

woodsy

10-15-2007, 20:00

Some recent discussions on this topic here (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28387)(click) and welcome to WB

take-a-knee

10-15-2007, 20:15

I would suggest a hennessey hammock but if you choose to remain on the ground, one of Henry Shires Tarptents, you can even make it yourself.

attrekker26

10-15-2007, 20:15

Thanks it was good help.
And thanks for the welcome.

ATtrekker26

Appalachian Tater

10-15-2007, 20:22

Here, you should get one of these: :welcome

And some of these: :banana:banana:banana

stranger

10-16-2007, 05:11

Campmor is selling the Spitfire by Eureka for $100 - great deal, make sure you do not get the newer version that is slightly lighter and much more difficult to set up, well that's my view.

Light Year by Sierra Designs is a classic thru-hiking tent, can pick one up for about $100 as well at Campmor

warraghiyagey

10-16-2007, 13:25

Eureka single person. About 2 lbs. Full screen front and top (with full length zipper access and full front opening) with attached stake down fly. Never have to worry about loss of sleep due to skeetos etc, and the ground is much more comfy than a shelter floor.
Also takes up very little space in your pack.
Peace

Oh and. . .:welcome

and :bse

and :datzjust because I think he forgot his tent:)

jesse

10-16-2007, 13:28

can you sew?

http://www.ray-way.com/tarp-nettent/index.htm

neo

10-16-2007, 15:18

What is a reasonably priced lightweight 1-person tent or reasonably priced tarp that you would recommend. i'm looking to stray into the tarp shelter system but possibly want to stick with a tent still. My current tent is our two-person North face Slickrock that weighs 4 lbs. 3 oz.

Thanks,
ATtrekker26

i like my hammock and tarp set up:cool: neo

http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=1765&catid=member&imageuser=11

http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=878&catid=member&imageuser=11

neo

10-16-2007, 15:25

i like my hammock and tarp set up:cool: neo

http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=1765&catid=member&imageuser=11

http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=878&catid=member&imageuser=11

this set up is better than being in a shelter my 12 x 12 tarp and jungle hammock has 17 ft ridge line and i have lots of room to coo and store my
gear and i can use my hammock as a chair,i can set up in a major down
pour,deploying my tarp 1 st and taking it down last while me and my
gear remain dry:cool: neo

Waterbuffalo

10-16-2007, 17:57

I got From REI an APLS Comet 1.0 for $80.00 including the foot print nice hieght inside and plenty or ventalation wieght is at or below 4#

Deadeye

10-20-2007, 21:51

I would suggest a hennessey hammock but if you choose to remain on the ground, one of Henry Shires Tarptents, you can even make it yourself.

I'll second that. I love my hammock, and Henry's products can get you a whole lotta living space for a couple pounds. To me, that's the trade-off of the hammock: you get a great night's sleep, but not much space to move around in. 'Course if you get a bigger tarp for the hammock, you've got some space, and a built-in chair.

notorius tic

10-20-2007, 22:05

i have a morth face solo 2 its small but it does the JOB shelter from the elements. If iaint HIKING im sleeping......<:

attrekker26

10-21-2007, 14:04

The hennessy hammocks are looking good for me, but waht to do with my gear? Also, what if i can't find any trees...do you guys have a solution for that???

chicote

10-22-2007, 09:32

You should seriously look into the Tarptents or Sixmoon designs. They offer good lightweight stuff that will make the transition easy for a double waller like yourself.