Re: [Paddlewise] Samll tent

Clyde Sisler wrote:
> 
> >Opinions wanted on small-packing free-stneding tents.  I'm considering a
> >Moss Outland or Starlet, but see in the Campmore catalog a few Eurekas
> >that claim to pack nearly as small:  the Backcountry2, Mountain Pass 2XT,
> >Zephyr and Clip Timberlight XT2.
> 
> I have a Timberlight A Frame I bought for backpacking and now use in the
> kayak.  It weighs about 4lbs and packs about 6x18" or so.  I dislike the way
> the mosquito netting hangs down and gives you very little room.  There's no
> way to hold it  up frpm the outside.  I'm going to experiment with some sort
> of sticks/stakes/posts in the 4 corners from the inside to see if I can hold
> it up that way.  If you're out with someone else, I hope the two of you are
> very, very friendly as it is really a one person tent.  One the other hand,
> I also have the annex extension which I really like a lot but I don't pack
> it on tour.
> 
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The Eureka Backcountry 2 has served me well for many kayak and
backpacking trips in some pretty wet weather.   Would buy the same
again.  Also have a Timberlite 2, which is okay for one but a little
tight for two, thinking of selling it, anyone interested?
Tom
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