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What solo shelter setup are you using?

Bivy and Tarp Combo
21 (30.9%)
Bivy Only
1 (1.5%)
Tarp Only
10 (14.7%)
Tent
27 (39.7%)
Other
9 (13.2%)

Total Members Voted: 68

Voting closed: August 02, 2016, 02:27:55 PM

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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #30 on: July 22, 2016, 09:03:05 AM »
Hammock and rainfly.
Only way to go

As long as you're below the timberline  ;)
It would certainly be awkward with no trees and all.


I have a BA Fly Creek UL1 I'd sell or trade for a 2 person tent of equal value if anyone is interested.
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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #31 on: July 22, 2016, 11:16:50 AM »
Boulders work great for anchor points.  Small alpine trees are a little questionable though.
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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #32 on: July 26, 2016, 09:59:20 AM »
Hammock and rainfly.
Only way to go

As long as you're below the timberline  ;)
It would certainly be awkward with no trees and all.


I have a BA Fly Creek UL1 I'd sell or trade for a 2 person tent of equal value if anyone is interested.
:dunno:

You must have gotten tired of your head being in the vestibule. :chuckle:

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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #33 on: July 26, 2016, 05:36:54 PM »
Hammock and rainfly.
Only way to go

As long as you're below the timberline  ;)
It would certainly be awkward with no trees and all.


I have a BA Fly Creek UL1 I'd sell or trade for a 2 person tent of equal value if anyone is interested.
:dunno:

You must have gotten tired of your head being in the vestibule. :chuckle:

I'm blessed, bro.
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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #34 on: July 26, 2016, 06:37:56 PM »
I'll tell you what, I'm only 5' 8" but a one man tent is like being in a dog kennel. And I wouldn't split a two man with anybody I wouldn't share a bed with  :yike:

Kindly do not attempt to cloud the issue with too many facts.

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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #35 on: July 26, 2016, 06:51:54 PM »
You guys aren't doing anything to promote the sale of my tent.
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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #36 on: July 26, 2016, 06:57:11 PM »
Is this the classifieds section?   :chuckle:

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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #37 on: July 26, 2016, 07:06:56 PM »
Yeah I guess that wasn't terribly helpful.

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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #38 on: July 26, 2016, 08:10:59 PM »
Ha, PM me a cash price jack and we might make a deal..... :chuckle: :tup:

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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #39 on: August 05, 2016, 05:31:56 PM »
I'll add my amateurish setup.
Coleman tube tent.
8 bucks. Will last a few trips. Cover and ground cloth all in one. Indescribably light.
It's not a tent but works as good as most tarp set ups.
I grew up under 6 mil poly. A little bug net over the face for mosquitos and I'm good.


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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #40 on: August 08, 2016, 12:35:06 PM »
I love a tarp and bivy but my backpacking and hunting partners are too wimpy for it so Ive gone back to a tent...

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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #41 on: August 08, 2016, 01:00:50 PM »
Parachute cut to fly shape, with a nylon string.

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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #42 on: August 08, 2016, 01:09:54 PM »
Parachute cut to fly shape, with a nylon string.

Where do you get a parachute?

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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #43 on: August 08, 2016, 03:51:58 PM »
Parachute cut to fly shape, with a nylon string.

Where do you get a parachute?

PARACHUTE STORE. :chuckle:

SURPLUS STORES, EBAY ETC...

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/parachute-canopy
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Re: Solo Shelter Option
« Reply #44 on: August 08, 2016, 06:48:11 PM »

 


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