I thought I might "stir the pot" in the tent thread by offering another alternative I like: tarp and bivy sac combination. The tarp can be set in a variety of configurations, depending on conditions and terrain and offers far more floor space than a tent. Condensation is never an issue. In addition, you can safely cook under the tarp. The view is better, and, when pitched correctly, is very weatherproof. Adding a bivy not only increases the safety factor a bit more in very wet weather, but offers insect protection and the option of just using it alone when desired. Packing is easy too. Steve *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Oct 20 2000 - 17:45:30 PDT
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