208muley Report post Posted July 30, 2016 I don't like bugs, snakes, scorpions, mice that chew your crap up and rain that could get your stuff wet if you made a mistake setting up, not when you are 10 miles in. I will stay with a tent and take a one proud weight penalty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pac8541 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 I've got a decent 3+ season tent; its a little tight for 2 but has proven itself more than a few times. Only reason I'd like to replace that is for something a little easier to set up. The internal pole design leaves just a bit to be desired. I'm looking at Kuiu's Mountainstar in that respect. I'm gonna buy the Kifaru Supertarp and give it a go this season. I think it'll be ideal for the backpack fishing trips I take. The next one's in late Sept and at the elevations I find myself at over and over again, bugs aren't an issue. I will likely add a stove before my Nov hunt. It doesn't actually get that cold in the unit I've been fortunate enough to draw the last 2 years but that also makes it an ideal time to shake the system out before using it in something more extreme. I'm willing to risk initial problems with a floorless system if for no other reason, the education and experience. The versatility seems totally worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 I have a lightweight one man and a two man tent, but rarely carry either unless the forecast calls for a lot of water. Usually just sleep under a juniper or mesquite tree and have a bivy and a large black trash bag in case it starts coming down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
