Re: [Paddlewise] solo tents, etc.

From: Michael J Edelman <mje_at_mich.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 1998 11:57:44 -0600
rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote:

> --I firmly believe in having some sort of tarp to hang out under.

I used to carry a coated nylon fly or a small blue poly tarp, which was cheap,
rugged, and could be used as a groundcloth if needed  but recently I bought a
Moss-style fly from EMS. I use the fly not so much as a vestibule but as a
kitchen and dining area outside the tent.

> --Stoves.  If you are only going to go for a week, I find that the
> butane ones work well enough.

> Agreed. For many years I put up with a cranky Primus and then switched to a
> Camping Gaz. One can has enough capacity to morning coffee, dinner and tea
> for two people for a week if you're careful with it.

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