I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a MLD Solomid XL. My question is over the Innernet. I would like to create a little "vestibule" area by mating it with a regular Solomid Innernet, but I am concerned with both the length and width. I'm 5'11", 200 pounds, and there just doesn't seem to be a lot of wiggle room from pics I've seen. For those with an Inner that matches their Mid, (Solo XL w/XL Inner, Duo w/Duo Inner etc…) is there any room left over outside of the netting but under the shelter for wet shoes, dirty socks, wet frameless pack, etc?
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For those with a MLD Mid w/Innernet…
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Why not ask Ron himself? PM and email info right here. I have the XL but no inner.
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/profile.html?u=mountainlaureldesigns
I use a Duomid + Solo Inner.
I'm a huge advocate for this setup. You sleep in the back half of the mid, well protected from rain falling in the door etc, and then the door side of the mid is all vestibule space. You can easily toss a pack, shoes, wet gear etc here and still cook inside.
The inner net stays clipped inside the mid, so it's just 4 stakes to get it pitched and then a few more to guy it out if needed.
I'm also 5'11. The SoloMid XL is a similar weight as the DuoMid (+ 1oz), but the SoloMid XL is longer, which you don't really need, while the DuoMid is 12" wider which gives you that vestibule space.
You could totally pair the SoloMid XL with a regular solo inner and have a little space for some stuff, but a DuoMid would weigh only an ounce more and provide a serious boost in vestibule area. Decide according to your needs.
Locus Gear makes really nice mids too. Their Khufu would pair really nicely with an MLD solo inner and it's 16oz in silnylon for pretty close dimensions to the DuoMid.
+1 to Dan's suggestion about the duomid +solo inner. I've sold every other tent/shelter I've had because I keep coming back to this one.
If you care about vestibule space, there is no better set up, in my opinion.
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