Thanks All for the advice guess need to put that idea in a box mark not for me. Need to go on with my other two ideas for tents. Take Care all ~ Ed
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> Ed,
> Hmmm...I am not sure that is a good tent for warmer weather along
> the AT. Bugs of some type will drive you crazy unless you also use some
> sort of supported netting. A couple people I met up in the high peaks area
> of the ADK's had one (I think it was the silnylon or UL version) but they
> were willing to trade it for a bug tent and tarp. Any pair of adjustable staffs
> will hold it up, most any brand will work, but, make sure they are adjustable.
> Tying off around a big rock then holding the line down with another rock
> works in a pinch.
> I would suggest a small 7x8 Silnylon tarp. With a largish piece of
> mesh tied over your head and shoulders. This will weigh in at about 20oz
> including stakes, line & any sewing you have to do. Also you can do this
> for about $70 or so.
> (one 7x8' tarp, one-4'x4' piece of mesh screening, five ti stakes, some line
> to hang the mesh and stake out the staff, not included was the staff.)
> Set this up by staking out the two corners. Set up your staff to about
> 3'-3'6. Using a couple half-hitches (bowline knot) attach one end to the tarp
> and raise it till the ends of the tarp flop about a foot from the bottom. or so.
> Stake it out there. Stake the free corners of the tarp down. Then angle the
> pole out of the entrance. This will give you a trapezoidal floor space, mostly
> out of the weather. Then tie a second line (or sew a loop ahead of time) to
> tie off the mesh for your head/shoulders. I tend to roll around at night, so
> I don't use this anymore...you may like it. Set it up on a bit of a grade, head
> up, though. You do not want water running under it.
> My thoughts only . . .
> jdm
> t 05:48 PM 7/17/2009, you wrote:
> >Hello all, I'm looking at the GoLite Shargri-La 2 tent,this is one of 3 tents that am looking at. Does any one have any feedback with this tent? What I like about this one is the cost $175 and weight 26 oz.
> >They are saying i need their trekking pole do i really need to buy their trekking poles if so how are they. What am concern about is the non-freestanding part of it. IF i get this tent any suggestion in how i can set this tent up if i cant put the stakes in the ground. Thanks Happy trails ~ Ed
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