Post by: arguhl on April 17, 2012, 01:33:28 PM
Post by: Tim in Wa. on April 17, 2012, 03:33:51 PM
Tim
Post by: arguhl on April 17, 2012, 04:12:04 PM
A two man Hubba Hubba for the majority of any possible foul weather backpacks. When you add the Bivy with the tarp it then becomes a question of do you actually save any weight.
Post by: kentrek on April 17, 2012, 04:28:52 PM
Good call on the Bivy. Weight versus comfort is always the debate. Currently using
A two man Hubba Hubba for the majority of any possible foul weather backpacks. When you add the Bivy with the tarp it then becomes a question of do you actually save any weight.
with our tarp tent its a about 2lbs per person and with the bivy its only 1 pound 4 ounces..if we know about nasty weather il gladly pack the extra half pound and have the tarp tent..the bivys are prety fast set up and take down which never realy matters till theres elk to be killed and your stuck there breaking camp :bash:
Post by: gaddy on April 17, 2012, 04:48:29 PM
Post by: hike2hunt on April 18, 2012, 07:53:19 AM
This website is very informative in using a tarp as a shelter.
I usually use my MSR Hubba Hubba on buddy hunts, and sleep in a hammock with a poncho on my solo hunts.
Semper Fi
Post by: Fishnfowler on April 18, 2012, 06:10:19 PM
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Post by: Wild Bill on April 30, 2012, 06:52:48 PM
Also, I have used about every kind of bivy out there. I will use one when i know it will be wet, but prefer to go without. If its cold out and you have a bivy, you will condensate, and after just a couple nights your toast and will absolutely need to figure out how to de thaw your bag and dry her out. Some disagree, I know, but I am pretty versed in being outside in sub zero temps. I don't like to build a drying time into my day.
If your a must have a bivy kind of guy, I recommend a synthetic bag over down. Down is nice and warm as well as light when its dry. Worthless when wet, and a pain to dry out. Synthetic is a bit heavier, but will still provide some insulation characteristics when damp.
Another point, if your able build some sort of elevated bed. Throw some small logs then bows down. Keeps you off the ground incase of rain, but will help you stay warmer when its cold. Only takes a few min. Can be dirt then grass, logs then bows, moss, sage anything..
Just my :twocents: for what its worth.
WB
Post by: ICEMAN on April 30, 2012, 07:07:45 PM
Post by: deerslyr on April 30, 2012, 07:11:57 PM
I was done with tarp tenting years ago, too darned mousy for me. Little bastages keep me up all night. Heck, even with my tent they harass me. Hate the Mice!!!! :mgun2:
try some ear plugs
Post by: ICEMAN on April 30, 2012, 07:14:18 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 30, 2012, 07:18:02 PM
I have had those little buggers wake me as they ran across my face and cause me to spaz dance across the floor...not pretty...
Odds are ear plugs won't help with that.
That's my problem. Mice seem to be magnetically attracted to tents. They're there within minutes. Can't handle having to worry about them having wide open access to my face while sleeping.
Post by: ICEMAN on April 30, 2012, 07:19:15 PM
Post by: autodink13 on April 30, 2012, 07:55:54 PM
Post by: deerslyr on April 30, 2012, 08:57:34 PM
Post by: Branden on May 01, 2012, 06:08:04 PM
I hate mice and bugs! I use the rainshadow 2 from www.tarptent.com works great in rain and keeps rodents and bugs out. Very roomy for 2 and gear but can sleep 3 without gear in the tent. 2.5lbs setup takes under 5 minutes.
Its a great compromise between a tent and tarp. Also works fairly well in the snow and high wind.