I think the parameters for a "Florida" tent are as follows: 1.Self Supporting for use on beaches and Chickee Platforms 2.Light or silver colored Polyester fly for sun protection and minimize heat buildup. 3. Lots of no-see-um mesh for Ventilation 4. Fastex buckles for the Fly for fast removal and attachment 5. "Eaves" above the doors and windows to permit cross ventilation during rain 6. 30 square feet or better at 6 lbs. and 6" or less diameter 7. A vestibule is nice but not necessary, especially if it restricts ventilation and adds weight 8. Central Vacuum for sand removal 9. Electric Raccoon deterrent If anyone knows of a tent that meets the above criteria, please let me know. The closest is my old Domelite II but it's a bit long in the tooth and is 1/3 bigger (rolled) and a pound or so heavier then I would like. -----Original Message----- From: murpho_at_webtv.net [mailto:murpho_at_webtv.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 1999 12:36 AM To: BDenton_at_aquagulf.com Subject: RE: Small Tent: REI Nitelit Bob, I just wondered if you've considered that North Face tent which is basically all mesh - a bug protector plus a rain fly. (Sorry, I don't know the model.) I heard good things from those who used it. Seemed like enough ventilation was always the problem for me. Frank *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Apr 27 1999 - 07:17:04 PDT
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