[pct-l] Tent Colors

[darudiva at xs4all.nl (S Daru)]

I always loved my Moss Stardome because it had a nice sandy colour on 
the outside, a light yellow inside that made the inside bright and 
homey and a red bottom if ever I might need something red to signal my 
presence with. It also withstood all kinds of storms, and had other 
practical pluses, but the colour was a real bonus.

Saskia

On Sep 5, 2005, at 22:48, Hiker97@aol.com wrote:

> Has anyone ever heard of anyone being rescued because their tent color 
> was
> bright?  I have never heard of a rescue being done because someone was 
>  found
> because their tent was of a bright color.  I wish manufacturers made  
> most
> backpacking tents in subdued colors to blend into the environment.   
> May be even
> cammo designs.  I might be wrong on this.  I have been  told all these 
> bright
> colors are for potential rescue action.  I don't know  if I buy that.  
> It seems
> it is for marketing their products.
>
> I can see in high alpine environments having bright tents so you can 
> find
> your camp again after a summit attempt or in a storm.  Also, bright 
> colors
> might be good if you are stuck in your tent in a storm.  It makes it  
> brighter
> inside and more cheerful.  But that is about it.  Seems most  of our 
> camping
> would be better off if we were stealth with our gear.
>
> Thanks, Switchback
> I Don't Want to Know You Are There Hiker
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Saskia Daru
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