Upgrading 1 of the “Big 3”

I split the difference in tarp size with a 6×10 foot tarp.

A 6×8 is too small for me (though I spent one memorable night in a blizzard under a 6×8 tarp.) An 8×10 is too wide and needs to be pitched in an A-frame configuration for best results.

A 6×10 can be pitched in a half-pyramid to provide excellent headroom and solid weather protection (until the wind shifts 180 degrees.)

"Take your sleeping bag and remove half.Now you have 2 "quilts""

Are you serious???

Yes, yes I am. You wanna save weight right?

Hey,
This Lafuma bag is a good deal. Sure its about 10 oz heavier than comparable $400 bags but thats a good way to lose a lot of weight.

I couldn’t get the link to post on the full size model. If you goto wilderness exchange unlimited though they have the full legnth on sale for like $110. If you can fit in the smaller one you are good to go, saving weight, money and volume.