Floor less, Pasayten and bugs??

[plentycoupe]

Hey all,
So my dilemma is. I'm taking my boy and dog for a 5 day hike/bear hunt.
I can carry a 6 plus pound tent with room for 3 or a go lite 3 person tipi, dropping almost 5 pounds. I love this idea but am looking for opinions on the bug situation up high this time of year. Maybe 6000 feet.
Any comments pros and cons would be appreciated.
Thanks.

[Special T]

Dont know about the bugs, but its probably a bad idea to take your dog with you when your bear hunting. Hound hunting for bears is illegal and have heard stories about people getting their balls kicked for having a dog crate in the back of their truck, 

[Branden]

I've used floor less for awhile now and like it. Never had a problem with bugs really. I would save the weight.

Good luck on the hunt

[quadrafire]

Been awhile since I've used a 'floored' tent. If the skeeters are bad you can spray the perimeter of the ground around the tent to keep them from coming under. Ants can be a problem, just be careful where you set up.
Leave the Pooch at home 

[plentycoupe]

Thanks for the info.....

It's pretty frustrating about my dog though. Sitting here thinking about it I can see a case being built. We planned this hunt/hike for the 3 of us. So not sure my next course of action. A hiking trip with a rifle is what it sounds like.

[KP-Skagit]

Grouse opens Sept 1 and dogs are more than welcome on those hunts.

[swisski]

We just bear hunted up high in a wilderness area 2 weekends ago. The bugs were annoying, but not terrible. We only use floorless and no screens on the tent. Everything was just fine. Good luck and enjoy the hunt!

[Tim in Wa.]

take a therma cell or mosquito coil they both work really well within a floorless shelter

[boneaddict]

Bugs are very variable, depending on summer moisture and current low temps.   Mosquitos are having a banner year and havent been froze out yet.   Big temp drops are supposed to happen this week, so that might happen.   That being said, I go with a fly and put repellent on my face at night if need be.  go lite, its way more enjoyable. 

[ghosthunter]

Therma cell.

light and effective.

[plentycoupe]

Therma cell is a great idea! Just added to the packing list! Thanks.

[ian_padron]

A month ago I'd tell you to stay home all together, that's how bad the skeeters were up high. More than ruined a couple fishing and scouting trips for me.

Like Bone said, a couple good freezes and the few remaining pests will be deader than doornails.

I can't think of a single reason I would ever take a 6# shelter anywhere in the backcountry if I also had a floorless shelter at my disposal...BRING THE TIPI. Even if there are bugs left, they have a tendency to just buzz around at the peak without the slightest inclination to bug the occupants.