[at-l] Re: Tents vs. tarps vs. hammock and stoves

[jtwilkins@comcast.net (jtwilkins@comcast.net)]

> At 01:42 PM 6/10/2002 -0600, Josh wrote:
>
> >  A good hammock seems like a decent alternative, but will that keep me
> > warm in the early
> >months? (I'm thinking of starting mid-march to be sure I finish with time
> >to get used to civilization before school in the fall).
>
>
> 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.)
I own the clip 3cd and its a reall nice tent. It just a slightly larger
verson of the flashlight so Im shure that is quality also. One thing to
think about when starting out is WEIGHT. I purchased my clip and am all
ready itching to start making a tarp setup... maybe I could have saved my
self $230 bucks. On the other hand their is no way I can get Amy to sleep in
a tarp any time soon...

> >Also, on a side note, I saw the Esbitt stove the other day in the store.
> >One of the salespeople said they're not really designed for long-distance
> >backpacking, and they're more for emergencies. Anyone have any thoughts
on
> >this? Using this little 3 oz stove instead of my whisperlite would be
great.
>
>
> I'm a Whisperlight fan myself, but am experimenting with a Zip stove --
> lots of Zip fans on this list (ouch, no pun intended) and I may become one
> yet.  Takes some getting used to, and requires fair-to-middling
fire-building
> skills.  10 oz. for the stove, and there's no fuel to carry, except maybe
> some "starter" material for wet days.
>
> rafe b.
> aka terrapin
For non-thru hike/extended hikes look at the newer pocket rocket butane type
stoves. They are so sweet. Just screw it on and light up the uber-powerful
flame. NO batteries, collecting sticks, smoke, making your own fire
starters, NO PRIMING, no messy fuel, and very small and light weight. also
cheap
JTW