>Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 15:43:03 EST >From: Amigh2_at_aol.com >Subject: re: [Paddlewise] tent v. bivy bag >what are folks favorites for overnight/multi-day trips? do most use tents, >bivy bags, or a simple tarp? i would be interested in hearing what you use >and why you like it. >cheers, >a. mariani For me, if there's no bugs, then most of the time I prefer a tarp (even in hard rain -- in fact I actually enjoy the experience of sleeping under a tarp when it's raining (you know, listening to the sound of the rain and all that)). However, If there were really strong winds, like where the rain comes down sideways, I would probably opt for a tent. If there's heavy rain and wind, I usually like to pitch my tent under my tarp. Maybe it's just my tents, but when it's raining hard I always get a little too much condensation inside the tent. Having the tent under a tarp keeps everything pretty dry and totally avoids the condensation problem. Incidentally, I like the big Walrus aerotarp really well for this since it's big (around 12' x 18', with a "scalloped" edge to help keep it more taut), has loops instead of grommets (grommets tend to pull out under stress), is made with a polyester/nylon blend (to minimize UV damage), and cheaper than most. (No affiliation with Walrus, I just like it.) Personally, I find bivies a little too claustrophobic and -- goretex or not -- prone to condensation if it's raining (I think breathable fabrics lose a lot of their breathability when they're being rained on...). Evan Woodinville, WA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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