Shelter options spreadsheet

Do all the parts (tarp, floor, netting) need to be integrated or can they be separate? Or either?

I have a similar spreadsheet for myself and will be happy to add ideas if it doesn't foul up your format.

Separate-able parts are fine, encouraged!

Just add the weights/costs together (see my Gatewood and MLD Solomid +net entries).

The idea is that you're comparing apples-apples in a single number as you read down.

I added a couple of rows for ZPacks 1-person options, in purple cell shading. I also added in the cost of stakes — ZPacks website gives you the total bottom line weight including stakes but they're not included in the tarp/tent pricing.

I have a frankenshelter idea but it's hard to fit all the info into your format. I'll figure it out later.

If I was going to get another tent, I think it would be this one:

http://bigskyproducts.com/big-sky-soul-1p-tent-worlds-lightest.aspx

22oz (for lightest configuration), double wall, truly freestanding, small footprint, easy to setup.

But it's like $700.

here's Johns list if you'd want to integrate:

http://hikelighter.com/2011/12/29/sulxul-enclosed-shelter-comparisons/

Hi guys. I have compiled an database of shelters as well, though different format from yours. It’s interactive so you can see for example, shelters that sleep 2 with a single wall and weighing 16-24 ounces. The results can be sorted by weight, cost, whatever…

link here:
http://hikeitlikeit.com/gear-database/

Feel free to use any info you find if it’s helpful to your spreadsheet. I may browse yours to update mine also… been awhile since I’ve made any updates :)

Thanks for the links! I added those to the top so-as-to not re-duplicate others' work.

Here’s mine:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TQ716_Eh7XQ6M7nzR4hOJsmJOcOfedvKtrHdprczKwg/edit?usp=sharing

I prefer an “open sky” (tarpless) option, but not all the configurations offer that.

In column E I calculate the weight difference compared to my current shelter system.

For 3 of the options I list an alternate ground sheet, using the SOL Emergency Blanket idea posted in another BPL thread.