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Adding doors to MYOG Nightwing – Or just add a bivy?

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Dec 31, 2012 at 6:24 pm #1297542

Tyler Miller
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@fightingthetide
Locale: Southeast

I recently made a Nightwing Tarp from SMD out of sil – http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/make-your-own-gear/night-wing.html

Would full doors suffice for protection from rain if I have a down quilt? Or should I just get a bivy? Doors seem like they would be lighter, but I don't want to end up with a wet bag if the wind and rain pick up.

Jan 7, 2013 at 6:47 pm #1941650

Vick Hines
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Locale: Central Texas

The main problem with a tarp is sliding out from under it. Most backpacking country is verticalish. Doors don't help much with that. Some like a bivies for that reason, and they have good arguments in favor. I personally prefer to save the weight and pick camping spots more carefully. As for blowing rain, you can mitigate it by lowering the tarp's pitch
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