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Mar 10, 2012 at 8:44 pm #1286934
I'm hiking the Long Trail in August. I'm thinking of switching over to a tarp for the trip. Does anyone have any tips or pictures of possible tarp set ups on tent platforms?Is it a big deal or non issue?
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AndyMar 11, 2012 at 12:49 pm #1852015I haven't done it, but depending on how big of a platform, your guylines might have to go off the platform. Don't really see any other issues.
Mar 11, 2012 at 1:30 pm #1852027Sectionhiker has a post on it:
http://sectionhiker.com/pitching-tents-on-wooden-tent-platforms/Mar 12, 2012 at 1:39 am #1852348you probably want to carry longer guylines.
using stones or twigs or nearby bushes or trees as stake substitute will help too.you might have to find a suitable spot on the ground in the worst case.
freestanding tents are way easier to pitch on platforms.
Mar 12, 2012 at 6:44 am #1852387I think I'll just make sure I have plenty of guyline. As long as it's not raining the same night was I'm at a paysite, it probably won't be a big deal. I carried a Tadpole on my Thru-hike that was the ticket for platforms and shelters.
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AndyMar 12, 2012 at 11:17 am #1852509My tarptent contrail on a platform in MA in 2010:
http://postholer.com/journal/viewJournal.php?sid=99e712df73ef9d32248e933996cea262&entry_id=16168(click on the photo to enlarge it)
Per above comments, have some extra cord, look for nails and notches in the platform itself to tuck in cord or cord wrapped stake or the like. It's a bit of a PITA but certainly can be made to work, and IMO definitely not a reason to buy a free standing tent, unless you're cursed with living in an area that has a number of these things and they can't be avoided.
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