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    John Frederick Anderson
    BPL Member

    @fredfoto

    Locale: Spain

    Hi,
    I'm debating a MLD Super Tarp 8×10 or an Oware 2.5 (8'10"x 8'10") for general 3 season lower altitude hiking in the Pyrenees. I've gone off a shaped shelter and want versatility in pitches.
    What's the advantages of a square over the rectangle? Any experienced users out there want to lend a hand in the decision making process, please?
    cheers,
    fred

    #1500343
    Jonathan Ryan
    BPL Member

    @jkrew81

    Locale: White Mtns

    I use an Oware 8×10 and find it works very well, but if I bought a new one today I would buy a square so I could pitch a better flying diamond..

    #1500363
    Joe Clement
    BPL Member

    @skinewmexico

    Locale: Southwest

    OK, I'll bite……….what's a flying diamond?

    #1500371
    JT Croteau
    Member

    @tobit

    Locale: Shadows of the White Mountains
    #1500384
    Unknown abc
    Member

    @edude

    Which do you want more of, versitility or simplicity? IMO, the square tarp is easiest, but a rectangle offers more options.
    cheers

    #1500394
    John Frederick Anderson
    BPL Member

    @fredfoto

    Locale: Spain

    Thanks for your input so far.

    I have a Golite Shangri La 3 for above tree line, but want a tarp for stealth camping in lower altitudes. I do like taking things easy, and not having a complicated life, but a few options are good too.
    I can see myself pitching in a flying diamond, A frame or fold over wind shed style most of the time in forests, so I'm looking for something best suited to do this.
    I'll be using a bug net on a ground sheet.

    cheers,
    fred

    #1500405
    Aaron Zuniga
    Member

    @gliden2

    Locale: Northwest

    The Gossamer Gear Spinshelter grabbed my eye. Im also looking for a new solo shelter and have narrowed it down to
    -Gossamer Gear Spinshelter-great protection from the elements, tarp door allows for many configurations
    -Oware Catbird Tarp 1-great protection, great design for stealth camping,
    -Cattarp 1.1-great UL solo

    I'll probably pair the shelter i select with a Oware Bivysack DWR Regular Drawcord.Weight size regular 5.75 oz

    my 2 cent$

    #1500409
    Harlan Bruce
    Member

    @gbruce

    Locale: DFW MetroPlex

    That's why I bought it instead of a tarp. Still about a pound, not ultra-lightweight as a tarp might be, but totally enclosed to keep rain and wind off.

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