[at-l] 4-season trick (was Nomad in the Snow)

[foshione@dteenergy.com (Elizabeth A. Foshion)]

In the past, I've used a lightweight tarp to stretch a tent's "season" to winter. I have a Mantis - a 4 lb 2 person free standing tent with a vestibule. We would pitch the tent, then do an A-frame pitch of the tarp over us (12' x 15' I think). It gave us a better snow profile,
a greater "dead space" for insulation, and usually an extra spot to store gear.   Of course, not much good above the tree line, but even boulders can be a good pitch point.

Has anyone else done this? What other tricks do people have.

Squirrelgirl


> The Nomad is not a winter tent.  It had a hard enough time handling the
> little bit of spring snow I had this past year in Georgia.  For winter, you
> need a tent that stays taught, and sheds snow.  Depending on where you're
> using it and the conditions you expect, it may also need two exits in case
> one gets snowed in, etc.
>
> I wouldn't push the Nomad beyond the three season use it was intended for.
> Carry the extra weight of a good winter shelter.  It could save your life.
>
> Mara
> Stitches, GAME99