considering a new tent

pyramid – everything but #2

The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 comes close to what you want, except it's a little over 2 lbs, and the fly would be very crazy in the wind if not staked or guyed out in some way in at least two places. I've used one quite a bit the past few years. I like it, but it's certainly not a magic solution to condensation issues.

If you want some alternative solutions, you could consider an 8×10 foot rectangular tarp with a net tent.

Another alternative option would be a waterproof bivy bag with bug netting. Add a very small tarp over the head area, and this meets all 5 criteria! :D

Jerry. A pyramid? Which company makes it?

I really like going with a straight tarp whenever possible, and adding a net tent makes it viable for competing with bugs. Also being from MN, personally I'd say bypass a smaller bug bivy. In my experience, yes, you won't get bit, but they also buzz in your ears the whole time so it's still really hard to sleep. The farther away the mosquito's are from me, the better.

"Jerry. A pyramid? Which company makes it?"

They're sort of generic – many manufacturers.

From the what's a mid thread, John posted link to:

http://bedrockandparadox.com/2013/07/13/an-incomplete-treatise-on-mid-selection/

Somewhere there, there's a list of available mids

I made my own. There's an article how to do it. I've heard from maybe 20 other people that have done so also.

Hi Vicki,

Feeling envy over The Princess's new palace? (he-he)

There are a few mids (pyramids) here:
http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/index.php?cPath=47
The inner tents are listed and sold separately. Both silnylon and cuben available for many models.

OR, the golite SL-3: http://www.golite.com/Shangri-La-3-Tent-P46713.aspx
heavy though

Any interest in winter outings this time?

Jim

Of course we all know this , but…
just go to Google , type pyramid tent into the search box and click on images and you will finds loads of pyramid tents
this works for any product btw…

Thanks guys for the input, but I still would rather have a free standing tent instead of a bivy, pyramid, etc. I have a BearPawd which I like because of the head room and room for all my gear, but……I always need more room to set up because of the guy lines and it's a pain to set up when the weather is crappy. Free standing tents just look easier. I could be wrong.

Nemo has some new tents coming out for 2015, some of which are freestanding. The 2 person Blaze has two doors, two vestibules, is freestanding, double walled and will weigh a minimum of 910g or a smudge over 2 lbs.

Thanks Dave. Will check them out, when they are available….

another thing bad about pyramid is the pole in the center gets in the way

no perfect solution