[at-l] tents

[wb4pan@mindspring.com (Chase Davidson)]

Hey,
	You could try a tarp. You can carry a very large silnylon tarp for less
than the weight of a tent. Or perhaps a Black diamond floorless tent.
They are pretty large for their weight, with only on pole which is
located in the center.

chase

Carol Benel wrote:
> 
> I've manage to fall in love with someone who gets
> claustrophobic in my two man tent.  He wants to start
> backpacking with me but so far can't abide sleeping in
> a tent.  Alright in good weather but I do a great deal
> of all winter hiking too.
> He prefers what I call a car tent.  Four man and so
> heavy you have to haul it in a car.  We tried a three
> man tent and he did not make it through the night.
> Can anyone suggest a light or at least lighter weight
> roomy tent that we can still haul on our backs?
> He says he doesn't care that his tents wieghs 15lbs,
> he is willing to carry it!
> artduck
> 
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