johndavidjr Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 In NW summer alpine swamps & similar places, I've always used full-coverage bug protection. In recent years I acquired a Hex-3 floorless tarp, and have used it a lot including some, but not much among serious bugs. For this generic typle of shelter in mosquito hell, is the protection adequate or not? I really don't want the bug "insert" and might revert to a smaller, traditional "tent" if strongly advised. Quote
marylou Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 I have a couple of shelters that are floorless, but generally I end up using a traditional tent for that very reason. * *I'm not usually camped on snow. Quote
AR_Guy Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 There are bug head net setups you could use for bug hell - typically they cover your head and drape down to about the waist over your sleeping bag. Ultra-lite hikers often use this setup with their tarps in lieu of a fully enclosed tent. Quote
snoboy Posted November 1, 2007 Posted November 1, 2007 I have slept in a Megamid in perhaps the buggiest campsite I have ever experienced. Luckily it was very flat, and we were able to get the edges of the tent right to the gound. It was not bad at all. Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Ditto. Tarptent Squall. Floor, bug netting, hoop tent, vestibule. 2 lbs total (ski pole required). Quote
Crillz Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 There are real tents that weigh less than 3 pounds. Might be worth it if the weather turns wet. I've seen streams running under the floor of my tent - I'd much rather have water under a floor than soaking all my stuff. Quote
chucK Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 I slept in a very buggy Stuart Pass one time in a BD Pyramid. The bugs came in, but then went straight for the apex, trying to get out I guess. So there were a ton of mosiquitos in there with us, but they were all buzzing around up at the top. Didn't bother us at all! Guess it pays to stink! If you're not too afraid of poison you can get a couple pieces of those mosquito coils that you burn and give off bug-warding smoke. Those seem to help in a floorless tent situation. Quote
johndavidjr Posted November 2, 2007 Author Posted November 2, 2007 I don't prefer shelters designed to be permanently open on the ends like the Squall and many others appear to be. In fact, I own something like that, briefly made by Mountain Hardwear, floorless, with netting. It's nuts. A door adds just a few ounces. Quote
Macson Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 Ever since we had a civet cat come in overnight, I only use my hex3 on snow. Quote
jared_j Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) Examples besides the potentially-could-wet-out BD Firstlight? Edited November 2, 2007 by jared_j Quote
FatTexan Posted November 3, 2007 Posted November 3, 2007 Big Agnes Seedhouse Superlight These have gained some favors with superlighters. Quote
johndavidjr Posted November 3, 2007 Author Posted November 3, 2007 The hex weighs less than 3 lbs and fits 1 man, 1 woman, and two muddy huskies with very sharp claws. It also fits one man and 60 empty beer cans, plus minimal extra gear. The Megamid is larger and lighter. Quote
marylou Posted November 4, 2007 Posted November 4, 2007 Big Agnes Seedhouse Superlight These have gained some favors with superlighters. They are ultra-dinky though. I shared the three person version with another adult human one night last year and it was just about right. Quote
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