Solo Shelter Option

[RallyDawg]

I am looking to purchase a solo shelter set up for the back country can see the benefits of both.  I really like the idea of a bivy/tarp set up but have never spent anytime using one so I am looking to get an idea how may guys run this set up compared to a 1 man tent.   I would be using this set up up until the end of October (3 season) in EWA. 

[kodiak 907]

Hammock and rainfly.

[seth30]

I use a backpacking tent. 

[Rider]

Lightweight 2 man tent. Plenty of room to sleep with gear stored inside tent.

[CoryTDF]

Lightweight 2 man tent. Plenty of room to sleep with gear stored inside tent.

This!

I love the comfort of a hammock but you will get cold! By the time you spend the money for the under insulation and the tarp for the hammock you could have just gotten a tent. IMHO.

[ridgefire]

I use a Kifaru Paratarp with a ti goat raven omni zip or a BA Flycreek ul2. Both work great and both have their pros and cons. I use the bivy by it's self if I know it's not gonna rain. Tarp and bivy is a real lightweight compact setup that weighs just over a pound if I remember correctly.

[HighCountryHunter88]

I used my new jimmys tarps skyline this past weekend and liked it

[trophyhunt]

Lightweight 2 man tent. Plenty of room to sleep with gear stored inside tent.

Yup a tent under 4 lbs and plenty of room.  I like being sealed off from the bugs and the elements.

[JeffRaines]

I personally use a Lightheart Gear Solo. It's a roomy 1p tent, weighs in around 30oz seam sealed. The only caveat is that it uses trekking poles to set up, but it's awesome.

[Boss .300 winmag]

I VOTED OTHER, I LIKE MY WINNEBAGO IN THE BACK COUNTRY. I CALLED AND THEY SAID I WAS GOOD TO GO WITH IT BEING HELO'ED IN.  

[Branden]

After using both tarps and tents I like tarps better. Bugs have never been a problem with the tarp. 90% of the time using a tarp I use a bivy also.

[MtnMuley]

I have a bunch of different options. From tipi/stove to tarp and bivy to just a bivy to a tent and more. Overall, I'd recommend the BA Fly Creek UL2 for price, weight, and it's multiple uses. Tent and everything included is under 3 lbs. You can just take the fly, footprint, and stakes to be around 1.7 lbs. At $280 no tax/free shipping (if you know where to look) for the full tent and footprint, it's my #1 overall recommedation.

[ruger357]

I have used a pice of black plastic 6mil for a long time but just recently bought a hammock and a nylon tarp I love it. No more sleeping on the ground and waking up with the back pain the comes with sleeping not the ground, I use an insulated pad under me with a bivy and a woobe (poncho liner) I would say if you get cold ease you would want a sleeping bag. My pack comes in at 30# with food for 3 days and two full water bottles.


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[dscubame]

Hammock and rainfly.

That is sweet.  You know the weight of that set up? 

[kodiak 907]

Hammock and rainfly.

That is sweet.  You know the weight of that set up?

Under 3 pounds with the heavy duty straps.