[at-l] Best Tent for Tru-Hike? ['03]

[sloetoe@yahoo.com (Sloetoe)]

### How about "no" tent? How about two bivy sacs (22oz each,
real world) plus a sil tarp (6x10, 16 oz[?]). That would be 60
oz (3.75 lbs) total, provide you with tremendous flexibility in
not having to pick a nightspot with tent-sized footprint (e.g.,
you can sleep in the middle of the trail, 'end-to-end' if you
desire); you can/will leave the tarp behind before you get out
of VA, as mostly unused; and you will not be tied to each other
by complicated equipment links, should it become necessary to
hike alone.

ORrrrrrrr, 
carry poles and get a two person Nomad.

Sloetoe

--- Josh Wilkins <jtwilkins@mediaone.net> wrote:
> I'm planning a thru-hike with my wife to be for 2003. So I
> figured I could pick everyone's brain when selecting my
> equipment for the trip. Might as well start with shelter
> first. To make these series of questions the most helpful to
> all people we can use two different scenarios through the
> course of equipment. Figure of both scenarios want to target a
> pack no more then 45 lbs.
> 
> A: Two people hiking together. One very large (me) 6'4''
> 300lbs the other Amy 5' 4'' average    female build. 
> B: Single Hiker. John Doe Mr. Average himself. I figure any
> pound we can cut on his pack he will be happier. But I don't
> want to get a little too crazy with the ultra-light. If
> someone wants to put their info for this scenario please let
> me know and I will flesh them out.
> =============================================================
> Tent:
>   What tent would you take for A and B and why? 
>   Any advice about preparing the tent or tent accessories to
> take? IE- footprint, gear stashes
> ==============================================================

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