Quote Originally Posted by Hillbillyhanger View Post
Pros/cons of either? Thank you in advance.
I don't have any experience with the Bowfin or Rainbow, but since the ProTrail and Notch have been brought up, I'll chip in there. They're very different shelters. I like the simplicity and packed size of the ProTrail, but much prefer the modularity of the Notch, the double doors, the peak being in the center, and being able to use the fly alone as a convenient tarp.
The ProTrail has a lot more floorspace, especially compared to the Notch with an inner, which I only use when bugs require it.
For me, it always boils down to how much room I actually need, and that is very little, so other features drive my choices.
My friend's wife bought a ProTrail, but quickly sold it. He decided to give it another shot, bought one before a trip we did in 2018, and decided he didn't like it, either. I think that was mainly due to the entryway, and not being able to move around while sitting up.
This is very much a perspective pic, just shows them better:
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While this is more representative of how they compare in real life:
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