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Feb 8, 2010 at 4:16 pm #1571314
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Feb 8, 2010 at 4:18 pm #1571317Thats kinda what I was looking for… I guess saggy mesh isn't so bad as long as you're dry!:)
EDIT- its interesting to see the different ways the edit feature can be used.
Apr 12, 2010 at 1:57 pm #1597151A narrow door gives good access and a nice snow shedding pitch. Last night (pictured) I got an inch of snow between 6 and 7 am.
Apr 12, 2010 at 2:39 pm #1597159Nice looking pitch. That looks similar to Liang's photo earlier on in the thread to deal with snow. I like the idea of using the two branches in an inverted V, though. That would make it a lot easier to get in and out without contacting the sides than the single pole in the center. If space allows, I normally just set the pole elevating the door further away, but this would be more viable in cramped settings.
Apr 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm #1597183@ Richard and David – thanks for the photos!
I've wondered about the steeper pitches and 'mid conversion as well and am glad to see that it works geometrically. I'm curious to hear about more trail experience with these set-ups in gale weather.
I wonder if Ron would be willing to add a vent at the top as an custom add-on?
Apr 12, 2010 at 8:19 pm #1597272I had a bit of snow early this morning: http://vimeo.com/10877073.
The Trailstar above was pitched with a canoe paddle as a center pole, rocks buried in the sand as stakes, and the branches as entrance poles.
The subtle cat cut on the sides really get the job done.
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