[at-l] Tent Help

[askowronek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Amy)]

On Saturday, January 11, 2003, at 12:52 PM, Orange Bug wrote:

> You have several options depending on how cheap you wish to go.
>
> Tarps are possibly the most common attempt, and do a really good job
> once you learn how to select the site.
>
> Hammocks are suprisingly comfortable, providing a great deal of
> flexibility regarding where to set up camp. You can find hammocks on
> occasion below $100 on clearance at REI.
>
>

I'm hoping somebody will bring a Hennessy A-sym to the PA Ruck.
I want to try one out.

I've tried the Nomad, one man tents, two man tents, three sizes of tarp,
a bivy, a hammock, and sleeping under the stars.  I use a hammock
now if at all practical.  :)  (I.e. there are trees, I'm not sharing a
tent
for some reason, I don't need to keep all my gear inside
with me..)

They're lightweight, less costly than most tents, and the sleeping
comfort
is unparalleled.  When hiking with a partner, we only need to find
enough flat ground for one, as I can easily set up on a slope.

On the other hand, my partner does sleep more securely in her tent
than I do in my hammock during truly crappy weather.

-amy