I'll second (or third) the endorsement of the "mega light". I've used the chouinard pyramid and megamid ever since they first came out, long ago now -- they became the black diamond megamid, and now it's the mega light (lighter fabric and a carbon pole). I was already a dedicated tarp user, and these are just what i would call a deluxe tarp -- they are not a "tent" -- you'll be open to drafts and bugs and crawlies, so if you don't want the chance of those, it's better to go with a real tent. As far as tents go, i've been using the MSR hubba- hubba for years and i really love it. Not the lightest for going solo though...
On Oct 13, 11:55 am, Lyle Bogart <lylebog...@gmail.com> wrote: > Well Ryan, this isn't the cheapest tent on the market, but I highly > recommend it. > > http://www.backcountrygear.com/black-diamond-mega-light-blue-grey.htm... > > When I was an Outward Bound instructor and worked as a climbing guide for > other folks, I lived in one of these tents most of the year, year after > year. They are very light, very roomy--I've camped with two people and our > bikes and gear inside the tent and still had space to cook--hold up well to > all but the worst winds and weather, and are very versatile. Generally they > work best by staking out the anchor points, but tying off to rocks, roots, > and the like, works very nicely. > > Hope this helps! > > lyle > > On 12 October 2011 22:34, Ryan J <rmerr...@murraystate.edu> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > I am in starting the "looking" phase of purchasing a tent for bike camping > > and was wondering if any of the group had any recommendations. I need the > > tent to fit two people at most (I may go with the wife sometimes) but > > usually it will just be me. I guess top priorities would be weight, I would > > like it to be free standing if possible, I have often camped in areas where > > staking would not work, and rain proof, I just hate getting wet at night. > > Any thoughts? > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To view this discussion on the web visit > >https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/4bWQtRtwDKgJ. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > lyle f bogart dpt > > 156 bradford rd > wiscasset, me 04578 > 207.882.6494 > 206.794.6937 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
