snowball Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) Looking for one of these, new or used. Willing to pay $50+$10 shipping. Thanks you guys! David Edited January 14, 2021 by snowball Added price details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargainhunter Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Definitely makes the Direkt 2 so much more comfortable/ functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargainhunter Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) Mountain Hardwear is now making the Direkt 2 again under the name AC 2. They have a vestibule too for $170. For a 1/2 pound more than the Direkt 2 vestibule weight (630g) you can get a full coverage fly by improvising using a 850gm Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter LT tarp tent (see below). It adds a layer of versatility/protection for basecamp scenarios, then you could take the Direkt 2 alone up higher to save weight. The pics below show it covering the Directk2 in my yard. Staked out, it's bomber in heavy storms and wind. I slept in just the Mountain Shelter LT 50 days a year (without the Direkt 2) for a couple of consecutive years in the Sierra during every month of the year. It's a floorless tarp tent. The piñon green color is great for stealth camping in Buttermilk sagebrush. It's been discontinued but you can still find them online for $70-100 on sale or pay $120-150 retail. I made carbon fiber poles for mine as I don't hike with trekking poles. An idea for the budget minded plus you get an awesome tarp tent to use alone too. It's heavier duty construction is appreciated for something that I'll use often and need abrasion resistance for wear and tear, but it's not ultralight. I swapped out the reflective guylines for lighter weight non-reflective cord. Edited January 10, 2021 by bargainhunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowball Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thanks for this interesting vestibule solution. But i decided that I need the Direkt 2 vestibule after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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