traptents

[gonewalkabout]

planning on 09 and would apreciate any infomation and feedbacl on solo traptents.

Thanks,

Gonewalkabout

[Freeleo]

i would not want to get caught in one

[Footslogger]

planning on 09 and would apreciate any infomation and feedbacl on solo traptents.

Thanks,

Gonewalkabout

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You mean "Tarptents" ?

'Slogger

[Blissful]

I used the double squall for the first part of my hike. Performed well, some condensation issues, esp with two people inside in rain, but it is a single wall tent.

[Freeleo]

planning on 09 and would apreciate any infomation and feedbacl on solo traptents.

Thanks,

Gonewalkabout

i really like the tarptent rainbow...it is a great shelter...and wouldnt mind the double rainbow for a little more weight and a tad more room with two doors

[taildragger]

I use a cloudburst. Love this tent. A little short for two people if you're going to spend a lot of nights in it (a plus if its your SO though)

[Ender]

planning on 09 and would apreciate any infomation and feedbacl on solo traptents.

Thanks,

Gonewalkabout

You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

Check out Gossamer Gear... if you can find one (limited availability right now) they are some of the lightest full shelters out there right now.

[Footslogger]

Six Moon Designs is what I carry nowadays ...

Check em out

http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/

I own the Lunar Solo-e and the Wild Oasis and really like them both.

'Slogger

[jesse]

I like my homemade ray-way tarp and net tent. Plenty of room, inexpensive, Tarp, net tent and stakes 31oz.

[BookBurner]

Henry Shires' tarptents rock. I think they are a great solo shelter for a thru. 1200+ miles on mine and still going strong.

[Lyle]

Six Moon Wild Oasis or Gossamer Gear The One. Own them both. Really like them both. Nothing lighter than these two for full or nearly full protection. At least not that I know of.

Had some serious condensation problems in The One during the summer on one very stormy night, poured rain non-stop, absolutely no breeze of any kind, and kinda cool at night. Otherwise, it has performed very well every other night. Some rainy, some VERY windy, some with snow and winter temperatures.

That one night this past summer seemed like all the conditions came together to show a single wall tent's biggest one weakness. I still would not hesitate to carry it again.

[aaronthebugbuffet]

Six Moon Designs is what I carry nowadays ...

Check em out

http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/

I own the Lunar Solo-e and the Wild Oasis and really like them both.

'Slogger

That Wild Oasis looks like a sweet tarp.

[Ender]

Also, if you haven't already, take a look at hammocks. They aren't for everyone, but if they work for you they are the most comfortable night's sleep you'll get in the woods. I use a Hennessy, and there are a number of other great manufacturers out there, as well as a number of do-it-yourself instructions online.

Just a thought.

[Toolshed]

Traptents......Giggity Giggity..... Come check out my tent you little hottie.... <SNAP> Giggity. Giggity. Giggity...... hairy hippy chicks or those that wear granny panties not welcomed. Giggity. Giggity. Goo!!!!!!

[Footslogger]

That Wild Oasis looks like a sweet tarp.

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It's an off-shoot of the Gateway Cape. The area that was formerly the hood on the Gateway Cape is now an apex vent.

If you don't plan on using your shelter as your raingear it's the next best thing for the weight. Simple to pitch and plenty roomy for a solo hiker and their gear.

'Slogger

[Appalachian Tater]

Henry Shires Tarptent Rainbow. The new Sublite he has looks interesting but it doesn't sound appropriate for the A.T. where you have a lot of rain sometimes.

[LIhikers]

My wife and I have 2 models of Tarptents.
Rainbow for when either of us goes out solo or with our dog, a large shepherd and the Rainshadow for when we go together, with or without the dog. We've had good experiences with them both. They keep out the weather as well as the bugs, are light weight, and easy to set up.

[Quoddy]

After trying most of the TarpTent models I still like the Contrail best, by far.

[Dogwood]

DEFINITELY check out Henry Shires tarp tents. He has a prototype model that he calls the Sublime that I viewed at the PCT Lake Morena kickoff that is the lightest well built solo tent that I've ever seen. It utilizes trekking poles, which I don't normally use, or I would have ordered one. Gossamer Gear also makes a model called 'The One' that is made from spinnaker clothe that is well designed and constucted. I am not sure of the current availability of either tent but they are both cutting edge in their field.

[Think Spring]

Here's another kudo for Henry Shires tarp tents. After ordering mine, he got it to me very quickly, and I've used it LOTS without any difficulties and lots of satisfaction. Also use a piece of Tivec under it to reduce the chance of floor punctures from rocks, sticks, etc. Check the out online.