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Re: [at-l] Here I go again! ;)
If you're having someone with you for the entire trip, by all means,
consider an adequate lightweight 2 person tent.
For myself, I purchased the Eureka Nimbus some years ago, extremely
lightweight, I believe 2 pounds 12 ounces. The only drawback I found is
that it is only a 3 season tent, and you have to use the tent pins. It's
rated for 2 persons, but they must be little fellows. It's perfect for one
person.
Most 2 person tents end up around 5 pounds plus. I like the Eureka that I
have, because I have just enough room for my pack and misc. equipment at
night. If you're unsure of whether or not you'll have a partner, consider
the lightweight versions similar to the Eureka Nimbus or Flashlight Clip.
If someone joins you, a second similar tent would be required, of course.
Let's face it, when the lights are out and you're asleep, you don't know
the difference whether or not you're alone. Also, consider privacy.
If you were sleeping near my snoring wife, you'd be glad to have a second
tent.
Ern Grover "Time-Maker"
http://www.tick-tock.com
"In matters of conscience, the law of majority has not
place." - Mohandas Gandhi
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> From: diana c. <raven@gwu.edu>
> To: AT beta <at-l@saffron.hack.net>
> Cc: atml <atml@trailplace.com>
> Subject: [at-l] Here I go again! ;)
> Date: Wednesday, April 22, 1998 12:53 PM
>
> Ok, this time it looks like it's for real. I've already got more than
> $1300 saved, a bunch of gear and an itching to walk 2,000 miles. 1999
> looks like it just may be the year (fingers crossed).
>
> Now, onto the gear.
>
> Last year i bought a lightweight tent for myself (I thought I'd be going
> solo the whole way), which i love, but now I may have a partner from May
> -> Maine and the tent is a bit cramped with both of us in it. Also, now
> that I'm trying to drop pounds off of my gear list, I was interested in
> maybe getting a bivy. I saw the North Face bivy in a recent edition of
> Backpacker and was wondering if anyone here has tried it or knows of any
> place that sells it. I wanted to see how much it costs before I
> seriously consider it.
>
>
> Thanks!
> _diana_
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