[at-l] Tents vs. tarps vs. hammock

[orangebug74@yahoo.com (Orange Bug)]

The Gossamer is a good tent. Hennessey Hammocks are excellent also.

Wanderlust's Nomad and the newer Nomad 2+2 are worth looking at. Each
are very light, around 2-3 pounds. The 2+2 is huge enough for 2, or one
with scads of room for self and gear. The benefit of tent is warmth
relatively. Hammock makes for a very comfortable sleep, but there is
some concern over how easy is it to stay warm in temps below 45*. I've
also attached my pack to the same try my hammock hangs from, covered
with rain cover and found no problems. 

And stoves are equally a hugely individual judgement call. Some seem to
treat the choice of stove up there with choice of religion, but there
are many paths to heaven and hell.

Bill...

--- Raphael Bustin <rafe.bustin@verizon.net> wrote:
> Sierra Designs makes some tents that are light, reasonably sized, and
> have been favored by long-distance hikers for quite some time.  (eg.,
> the Clip Flashlight series.)
> 
> My personal favorite is a model that doesn't get much press -- the
> Eureka Gossamer.  It is quite inexpensive, incredibly light and in
> 12+ years of usage mine hasn't ever let me down.
> ...

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