I've been fretting these kind of things. Trying to be light, but want to stay fairly comfortable. I've toured with bivy sack and a tent. The tent is a more comfortable option but heavier and having to deal with it after riding all day. Been doing some on-line research and shopping, and I think I found a good compromise. The Nemo Gogo. I just ordered one. This will be the ultimate test for one.
I also ordered a new sleeping bag since my light bag is 30 years old. I ordered a Mountain Hardware UltraLamina 45+, plus a Thermarest NeoAir.
So hopefully my shelter problems are solved. Everything is very high quality, very light and compact, and somewhat expensive...nuts!
I also ordered a new sleeping bag since my light bag is 30 years old. I ordered a Mountain Hardware UltraLamina 45+, plus a Thermarest NeoAir.
So hopefully my shelter problems are solved. Everything is very high quality, very light and compact, and somewhat expensive...nuts!
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Total weight is about 1 kg.
wow, nice but expensive, as you say.
get it on sale or sponsor deal?
I found the tent on sale, about $90 off.
Just found your blog...
I'd go for a tarp if I were to do it all over. Sub 1 lb. and easy to setup, if it is even needed...
Thanks for the suggestions J.
I often think about what a day will be like.
Yep...that was another thing. I was thinking of a Tyvek tarp. I've done 9-day excursions in the Gila Wilderness just using a tarp. It worked well.
Then I've also ridden from Mexico to Canada with a tent that I rarely used. I slept out in the open 80% of the time. It even got to the point where once, even under the threat of rain, I crawled under a picnic table when it did start raining at about 2:00 AM.
Then I've done some mtn bike tours (mostly in the desert) where I've used both tent or bivy. Tent was heavier, but more comfortable, but I survived sub-freezing temps in a bivy.
Again, I am doing this prep from 3000 miles away. All this stuff is being sent to my mom's in NM. I am in Venezuela. I won't be able to sort through stuff till I get there. Most of my gear is 20 - 30 years old, so this new stuff I am acquiring might just be put into storage and I might pull out tried and proven stuff.
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