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Kurt: Maybe this? Integral Designs makes a variety of SilTarp products in various configurations. (Picture shows the poncho configured as a minimal shelter)
Sounds a lot like the Six moons refuge, which is the tent that I use. Overall, i am happy with it, but the lack of a "bath tub" floor could be a cause for
I am looking for a new ultra-light tent. I saw one that interested me at a website a couple of weeks ago and now for the life of me I can't re-locate it. The
I guess I was just lucky to have a positive experience during my visit or my expectations were not very high and consequently I was not disappointed. John