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is the 30D silicone nylon floor fairly durable? recommend a 70D floor?? i plan on using the tarptent frequently on an upcoming thru-hike. thanks.
ChinMusic
03-18-2008, 23:57
I would def go with the heavier floor. It is WELL worth the couple ounces. IMO, the lighter flooring will not hold up. YMMV
Two Speed
03-19-2008, 06:56
I went with the heavy floor. The Lunar's still under 1.5 lbs with pole & stakes so I didn't see the benefit of going with the lighter floor.
HeartWalker
03-19-2008, 10:32
I own two of Ron's tents, the Europa 05 and the Lunar Duo, I have the lighter floor on both and have never had a problem.
Footslogger
03-19-2008, 11:04
is the 30D silicone nylon floor fairly durable? recommend a 70D floor?? i plan on using the tarptent frequently on an upcoming thru-hike. thanks.
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I've got the 30D floor and have had the tent for over 2 years now without a problem. That said ...I do use a small piece of Tyvek as a ground cloth which I'm sure has had a sparing effect.
'Slogger
Kerosene
03-19-2008, 11:34
I've got the 30D floor with a Polycryo ground sheet (http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/polycryo_ground_cloth.html) (1.5 oz) underneath.
I use the heavier floor with NO groundcloth. Never any problems, including during a couple of very significant storms while on the Colorado Trail in 2006. I've been very happy with it, especially in not carrying the extra weight of a ground cloth.
big_muddy
03-19-2008, 12:05
I have the heavier floor and use a Tyvek ground cloth. A little over kill perhaps, but given how dirty the ground cloth is and how clean the floor of the tent stays it is worth it.
Kerosene
03-19-2008, 13:12
...especially in not carrying the extra weight of a ground cloth.The 70D floor weighs 3.5 ounces more than the 30D, so a Polycryo groundsheet at 1.5 ounces saves 2 ounces and provides more flexibility.
I just bought the Lunar Duo 2 weeks ago and I got the 70d. floor. A couple extra oz. is worth the thicker floor.
appreciate the replies. i suppose i'm leaning towards the heavy... gearwise, this is a major investment for me so i want to ensure many miles of service. thanks again.
Cherokee Bill
03-23-2008, 16:57
:-? Still torn between the SMD Lunar Solo and the BA Seedhouse SL1:eek:
Kerosene
03-23-2008, 19:35
:-? Still torn between the SMD Lunar Solo and the BA Seedhouse SL1:eek:I'd characterize your quandary as choosing between a single-wall versus a double-wall (actually netting and fly) setup. What's more important to you, weight or condensation? In my mind, a significant weight savings overrides a few damp mornings.