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    Andrew Brinkman
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    @dukebot

    Locale: So Cal

    So I have one of these amazing tarps and I have slept under it in the rain so far and it is interesting that I get a much better night sleep under the tarp than I do in the tent so far with no bugs. My concern however is summertime when the bugs come out. What do you fellow tarp users recommend in terms of bug protection under this tarp? I will mostly use it at a solo shelter but at times it will be used as a 2 person as well. I'm 6'2 180lbs.

    #1943159
    Nico .
    BPL Member

    @nickb

    Locale: Los Padres National Forest

    Ive been using a Borah Gear bug bivy for bug protection with all of my shelters, including my SpinnTwinn.

    Great price, quick turn around, nice quality.

    I opted for the side zip option, regular length, wide size. I'm 5'10" 210lbs, athletic build. Plenty of room in the bivy. Packs down tiny and weighs about 6oz.

    #1943160
    t.darrah
    BPL Member

    @thomdarrah

    Locale: Southern Oregon

    MLD Bug Bivy, simple – light – effective!

    #1943269
    Randy Martin
    BPL Member

    @randalmartin

    Locale: Colorado

    I use the MLD Bug Bivy with my Spinntwinn. Good writeup and pictures on that combination here

    http://www.briangreen.net/2011/07/tarp-bivy-combo-your-sub-1lb-shelter.html

    #1943363
    David Noll
    BPL Member

    @dpnoll

    Locale: Maroon Bells

    Tarp Setup

    1.25 from Yama Mountain gear. http://www.yamamountaingear.com/gear-room/net-tents
    I had him put in a 1/2 solid front and full back. Love it.

    #1994181
    Mike In Socal
    BPL Member

    @rcmike

    Locale: California

    David,

    That's a nice setup. I was thinking about getting a 1.25 shelter for my Spinntwinn. Have you had your setup in the rain? Do you need extra coverage in the front or back?

    Mike

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    David Noll
    BPL Member

    @dpnoll

    Locale: Maroon Bells

    Mike,
    I've had it in rain, but never real heavy. I had him put the full sil nylon back in just for that eventuality, but so far no real chance to test it. I'm pretty sure that if I dropped the back fairly low it would handle a lot of rain and wind. He does really nice work and is very easy to deal with.

    Dave

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