Paul Murtaugh <murtaugh_at_stat.orst.edu> asked: >>Does anyone have advice or opinions about particular one-person tents? I have a nice two-person Marmot tent, but would like to get something with a smaller footprint, for camping on thin slivers of Northwest beaches in (potentially) cool and rainy weather!>> I've been considering the "Crazy Crib LEX w/ Tarp" from Crazy Creek Products. Anyone have any experience with this? http://www.crazycreek.com/ Greg Dunlap Santa Rosa, CA 380 28' 675" N 1220 45' 247" W 157 feet above sea level blackey_at_sonic.net <mailto:blackey_at_sonic.net> This has been scanned with Norton's 2003 for your protection *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Paul Murtaugh <murtaugh_at_stat.orst.edu> asked: >>Does anyone have advice or opinions about particular one-person tents? I have a nice two-person Marmot tent, but would like to get something with a smaller footprint, for camping on thin slivers of Northwest beaches in (potentially) cool and rainy weather!>> Know the problem. Your best bet is probably a hammock, to get your sleeping spot up into the trees. Supplement with a tarp for your cooking and hangout area on the wrack, and you're all set. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 2/18/2004 7:55:35 AM Central Standard Time, mje_at_spamcop.net writes: > When it comes to shaving ounces I prefer a bivvy bag to a one-person > tent. But I prefer a Hennessy Hammock to either, if you have trees to > suspend it from. With the hamock you can dispense with your ground pad, > too. My summer kayak camping is done with a 3.5 lb hammock (large deluxe > model) and a tiny 1-2lb REI sleeping bag. I freeze my butt off when I do not use the pad for insulation. Temps below 45 are sure to give quite a chill. I have a 20 degree bag and sllep quite warm, too. Love my hammock but in the northwest I carry the pad. Cheers, Rob G *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Check out this tent at REI http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&productId=47600028&catalogId=40000008000&stat=hp1 Mike Brown *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Many thanks to everyone who responded to my question about one-person tents. As I head to REI, I'm much better educated than I would be without this list! -Paul *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
From: Rcgibbert_at_aol.com >>>...I prefer a Hennessy Hammock to either, if you have trees to > > >>>>> suspend it from. With the hamock you can dispense with your ground pad, >>>>> too. ... >> >> >I freeze my butt off when I do not use the pad for insulation. Temps below 45 >are sure to give quite a chill. I have a 20 degree bag and sllep quite warm, >too. Love my hammock but in the northwest I carry the pad. > Try this: Suspend a space blanket- the thin mylar type- below the hammock, leaving a foot of air space. This works amazingly well. The first night I used the hammock and REI Travel Sack (which is a 55 degree bag), the temperature dropped below 60 and I felt chilly. The next night I rigged the space blanket and felt toasty. If it gets colder, Tom Hennessey recommends using a thin layer of foam, like an auto windshield screen. No padding, which you don't need; just insulation. -- mike ------------------------- Michael Edelman medelman_at_ameritech.net http://www.foldingkayaks.org http://www.findascope.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> >>>...I prefer a Hennessy Hammock to either, if you have trees to > >>>>> suspend it from. With the hamock you can dispense with your ground pad, > >>>>> too. ... > >> > >I freeze my butt off when I do not use the pad for insulation. Temps below 45 > >are sure to give quite a chill. I have a 20 degree bag and sllep quite warm, > >too. Love my hammock but in the northwest I carry the pad. > > Never tried a Hennessy, but years and years ago when I lived in Florida I often used an army surplus Jungle Hammock. Worked out well mostly, but on one memorable trip into the Everglades I was nearly eaten alive by mosquitoes stabbing through the Underside of the hammock... I learned quickly that even in warm weather some kind of padding down there is imperative... Joe P. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Never tried a Hennessy, but years and years ago when I lived in Florida I >often used an army surplus Jungle Hammock. Worked out well mostly, but on >one memorable trip into the Everglades I was nearly eaten alive by >mosquitoes stabbing through the Underside of the hammock... I learned >quickly that even in warm weather some kind of padding down there is >imperative... Hennessy claims a weave tight enough to block mosquitos. I spent a night next to a mountain lake in VA with my Hennessy once and was very alarmed by the loud buzzes next to my ear which was pressed to the tent surface. None of the mosquitos struck and I'm inclined to believe Hennessy. Jim Hagan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Pylka" <jpylka_at_earthlink.net> > Never tried a Hennessy, but years and years ago when I lived in Florida I > often used an army surplus Jungle Hammock. Worked out well mostly, but on > one memorable trip into the Everglades I was nearly eaten alive by > mosquitoes stabbing through the Underside of the hammock > Joe P. Same same in my Hennessy at Edisto Beach SC. I could not believe they could stab through that fabric! Jim et al *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
--- Greg Dunlap <blackey_at_sonic.net> wrote: > Paul Murtaugh <murtaugh_at_stat.orst.edu> asked: > > >>Does anyone have advice or opinions about particular one-person > tents? I have a nice two-person Marmot tent, but would like > to get something with a smaller footprint, for camping on thin > slivers of Northwest beaches in (potentially) cool and rainy > weather!>> I have a Eureka XT which has a rain fly about the size of a 2-person, but the actual tent is only 3' wide. The fly doesn't have to be staked out to its full width, so it fits in a smaller site, but when you have room, it has 2 huge vestibules to hide all your gear in. Also has way more sitting room than a bivy bag, but packs a little smaller than most 2-person models. I found it to be an attractive compromise Of course, it's not built like a Moss, but so far, so good. I've had it several years, but have only been getting out 3-4 nights a year in it. The obvious weak point is the roof vent, which velcros shut and has a little piece of foam inside that's suppose to arch it open when desired. Even new, you'd want to be sure to have the vent oriented down-wind. The foam is getting a bit bent during storage, so it doesn't stand open quite as neatly as intended, and might let some drips inside when open. > > I've been considering the "Crazy Crib LEX w/ Tarp" from Crazy Creek > Products. Anyone have any experience with this? > http://www.crazycreek.com/ Not sure if it was the same model, but I camped with a guy with something like this a couple of years ago. He said it was comfortable. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> --- Greg Dunlap <blackey_at_sonic.net> wrote: > I have a Eureka XT > Of course, it's not built like a Moss, but so far, so good. I have an old Eureka. I bought it probably 12 years ago. I think it's a Timberline 2, although it's the 5'x8' version they no longer seem to make. It has seen very heavy use over the years and had nary a problem. It's not the greatest design for two people. Even though it has a large floor, the "pup tent" design means the sides sag in on you when 2 people use it. However, most of it's use has been for just me alone, and it's great for that. It's my "old reliable." It has kept me dry in some heavy rains. If Eurekas are still made with the same quality, I'd vouch for them. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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