Many of the new small, lightweight tents offer an easy-access side entrance. Having a large opening on a small tent and then being able to literally roll sideways into bed is a big plus. I've owned several tents that open at one end and require you to crawl in feet first. This is a real [...]
Through an exchange in a Yahoo lightweight backpacking group I discovered the Lunar Solo Enhanced tent from Six Moons Design. When I checked out Six Moon’s website, I learned that Backpacking Light gave it its 2005 Lightitude Award for best solo shelter. Okay, so I’m a couple of years behind on this. But I read [...]
The ultralight philosophy certainly comes into play in choosing a shelter. Will it be a tent (3 pounds), bivy sack (2 pounds) or tarp (1 pound)? Perhaps a hammock (1 pound, 4 ounces) or a hybrid tarp/tent (1 pound, 12) from GoLite. The Tarp An ultralight backpacker will likely choose one of a growing number [...]
