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GG Spinntwinn and Summertime bug protection
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Jan 12, 2013 at 9:34 am #1297925
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.
Jan 12, 2013 at 10:15 am #1943159Ive 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.
Jan 12, 2013 at 10:17 am #1943160MLD Bug Bivy, simple – light – effective!
Jan 12, 2013 at 6:19 pm #1943269I 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
Jan 13, 2013 at 6:30 am #19433631.25 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.Jun 7, 2013 at 12:28 am #1994181David,
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
Jun 7, 2013 at 4:47 am #1994200Mike,
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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