MLD Patrol Shelter is discontinued

Longer explanation on the MLD web site:

https://mountainlaureldesigns.com/product/patrol-tarp-shelter/

“Now there are far better options at lower weights with more usable features.”

— Rex

Serenity Bugnet also discontinued. It should have been wider and shorter.

I have a 1 person dcf version that I bought on gear swap that is one of my faves. Sorry to see it go. Paired with the Super Bivy it’s been a great combo.

I never had a Patrol Shelter, but I had a similar design – the Gossamer Gear SpinnShelter that I used as my primary shelter for several years.  I still have it mostly for sentimental reasons, but I agree that there are better shelter options nowadays.

I bought a Patrol Duo last year, but have yet to get out anywhere to really get a feel for it. Interestingly, the Q&A/explanation that Rex mentions states that a 2P Cricket will be released in the late spring, pairing with a DuoMid XL inner.

Steven,  If you ever decide to sell it, I would be interested in it.

Least favorite shelter i ever used!

I actually own the Patrol Shelter Solo and it is so insanely light that I like it as a UL shelter with my Borah Gear bivy.  I just think the added coverage of a Duo would be of benefit.

Dirtbag, just for interest sake, what is your favorite shelter ever?

There is no favorite ever. I love my hammock set up! Right now I am really loving my Gatewood Cape and Serenity Net tent, Katabatic gear Bristlecone bivy or Borah gear bug net bivy. I also will always love a simple A frame tarp.

For me, the patrol shelter.. that dang beak.. getting in and out during the night became a pain!! Too much hassel.