Enclosed Tarp for a Tall Guy

Here’s a great, cheap option. Right here in the Gear Swap forum. Very hard to beat for sq footage and price.

10′ AGG Tarp with Vestibule

Chris,

That looks like a great option. Do you know if I would fit in that? I worry about my feet or head hitting the sloping side walls. I'll have to do some calculations based on the height and width.

>> Wouldn't a person sleep warmer by some degree with the pad inside rather than outside a bivy? I always use my closed cell foam outside.

Good point Brett Peugh about tall persons and just going with a Contrail instead. >>

I couldn't say that in or out is warmer. I keep it inside because it seems it is less likely for me to slip around. Intuitvely… to me at least, inside seems most efficient. But if you have a thick pad like Eric, you probably don't want to try and stuff it into a bivy.

I would think that you would fit with room left over.
I always slept kind of diagonal in mine, because I like my head nearer the door. Tons of room for gear, even without the vestibule. There are tie outs on the side walls if you need them. They add lots of room also.
This style of tarp tent isn't very robust in snow!

Don't know if its already been mentioned, but how about the MLD Patrol Shelter. Baseline length is 8ft. Rear of the shelter is totally closed-off as well, with a front beak.

I picked up a used one recently, but have not used it yet. I could set it up, and give you an accurate measurement, from the inside rear up to the front trekking pole.

Since the Contrail has been mentioned as well as adapting set-ups, here is the Contrail set high.
The standard pole (apex) height is 45", however you can retain most of the floor length ( about 1" less) by setting it up as height as 45". It can be set higher again but you do lose more floor space the higher you go.
At that height , laying down you have a decent view of the surrounding grounds, but to see my rubbish bin you need to set it up at my place.
The side mesh can be almost vertical (about 9") if you guy it out.
Franco

I know this thread is old but I thought I'd respond with my final decision. I opted to get an MLD Trail Star. Mostly because I also had a heavy two person tarp (OR Night Haven) that I can sell and use the Trail Star as a one person or two person shelter. I occasionally take my five year old daughter out backpacking, we'll see if she freaks out without having a floor. Maybe I'll have to bring a bug net or something for her.