Sleeping without a tent?

[SHANEA]

Looks like a cool tent, but definitely not for us cheapskates!  And what could be so special about the footprint, sold separately for only $55?  Is it made in China, too?

Footprint - very light weight.

[lighter fluid]

That's an awesome looking pack... I just wish we had a REI store nearby for the custom hip belt.  Nearest to me is 300 miles away in Dallas.

I spent about three hours at REI the day I was picking out a pack - found a really helpful sales person at the LBJ Dallas REI that walked me through it.  He started me out on a low price model and we kept going up until I found one I really liked - having it fully loaded, walking around the store, etc.  It was a very expensive trip to REI that day, but if it's on my back I want it light and reliable.  Ounces have this funny habit of turning into pounds.

The sleeping bag, whew, no brainer.  I like to toss and turn and sleep on my tummy, this bag allows me to do that and is very light weight.

For my tent, after research, I think this will be my next purchase.

Big Agnes 2

Big Agnes Copper 2

Nice choices, SHANEA. Ya gotta love Big Agnes gear. It's well made.
I have a Big Agnes HorseThief sleeping bag that I modified into a top bag. I love it!
$399 is out of my budget as well though.

Hey Richard,
They have a a deal on the Sierra Designs Sirius tent at the following link.
http://www.outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=5817&PHPSESSID=5c47c3a653be88daa12d1050889ba01b

If you shed the stuff sacks and the stakes you could conceivably bring it down to 4lbs.
Split between 2 hikers thats 2lbs a piece for a good amount of room and some great stargazing.
All for $99! 

[RichardM]

Hey Richard,
They have a a deal on the Sierra Designs Sirius tent at the following link.
http://www.outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=5817

If you shed the stuff sacks and the stakes you could conceivably bring it down to 4lbs.
Split between 2 hikers thats 2lbs a piece for a good amount of room and some great stargazing.
All for $99! 

Hmmm, we might have to rename this thread to "Sleeping with a tent" at this rate.

Found it for $86.95 with free shipping (2007 model):  http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/SDSTSR.html
Here's the 2007 Sirius 3 for $97.95, shipped:
http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/SDSTSR3.html

The Eureka Solitaire for $69.90, shipped: http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/ERKTS.html

And for the kiddies:  http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/GGAKC.html
or maybe http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/GGABB.html

And for the pets:  http://www.sunnysports.com/Prod/GGAMED.html

Can you tell I really like looking at tents, even if I hardly ever get to use them?

[bdann]

Hey Richard,
They have a a deal on the Sierra Designs Sirius tent at the following link.
http://www.outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=5817&PHPSESSID=5c47c3a653be88daa12d1050889ba01b

If you shed the stuff sacks and the stakes you could conceivably bring it down to 4lbs.
Split between 2 hikers thats 2lbs a piece for a good amount of room and some great stargazing.
All for $99! 

Sounds like a pretty good deal, I'd be tempted...except that I already own FIVE freakin tents already.  No really, I do need another tent.   

RE: Big Agnes gear - I have the Big Agnes "REM Sleep" insulated air matress, which I've raved about several times on this board, and it is top notch fantastic.

[Peach]

Hey Richard,
They have a a deal on the Sierra Designs Sirius tent at the following link.
http://www.outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=5817&PHPSESSID=5c47c3a653be88daa12d1050889ba01b

If you shed the stuff sacks and the stakes you could conceivably bring it down to 4lbs.
Split between 2 hikers thats 2lbs a piece for a good amount of room and some great stargazing.
All for $99! 

Sounds like a pretty good deal, I'd be tempted...except that I already own FIVE freakin tents already.  No really, I do need another tent.   

RE: Big Agnes gear - I have the Big Agnes "REM Sleep" insulated air matress, which I've raved about several times on this board, and it is top notch fantastic.

Gotcha beat....I have 7 tents so far

[lighter fluid]

Hey Richard,
They have a a deal on the Sierra Designs Sirius tent at the following link.
http://www.outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=5817&PHPSESSID=5c47c3a653be88daa12d1050889ba01b

If you shed the stuff sacks and the stakes you could conceivably bring it down to 4lbs.
Split between 2 hikers thats 2lbs a piece for a good amount of room and some great stargazing.
All for $99! 

Sounds like a pretty good deal, I'd be tempted...except that I already own FIVE freakin tents already.  No really, I do need another tent.   

RE: Big Agnes gear - I have the Big Agnes "REM Sleep" insulated air matress, which I've raved about several times on this board, and it is top notch fantastic.

Gotcha beat....I have 7 tents so far

7 ???
Richard, pass the :faint: again please.
Peach.....bestill my heart. If you own a bivy I might get one knee right here and now.

[Peach]

Hey Richard,
They have a a deal on the Sierra Designs Sirius tent at the following link.
http://www.outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=5817&PHPSESSID=5c47c3a653be88daa12d1050889ba01b

If you shed the stuff sacks and the stakes you could conceivably bring it down to 4lbs.
Split between 2 hikers thats 2lbs a piece for a good amount of room and some great stargazing.
All for $99! 

Sounds like a pretty good deal, I'd be tempted...except that I already own FIVE freakin tents already.  No really, I do need another tent.   

RE: Big Agnes gear - I have the Big Agnes "REM Sleep" insulated air matress, which I've raved about several times on this board, and it is top notch fantastic.

Gotcha beat....I have 7 tents so far

7 ???
Richard, pass the :faint: again please.
Peach.....bestill my heart. If you own a bivy I might get one knee right here and now.

I do have a bivy...   My shed is a mini REI 

[Sanjuro82]

Easy peach!  You are getting us guys all worked up!   

[Peach]

Easy peach!  You are getting us guys all worked up!   

 

Y'all are killing me!  seriously though, these tips are great...I haven't been camping or hiking for all that long....this stuff is still new to me

[lighter fluid]

Hey Richard,
They have a a deal on the Sierra Designs Sirius tent at the following link.
http://www.outdooroutlet.com/shopping.php?pg=product-detail&id=5817&PHPSESSID=5c47c3a653be88daa12d1050889ba01b

If you shed the stuff sacks and the stakes you could conceivably bring it down to 4lbs.
Split between 2 hikers thats 2lbs a piece for a good amount of room and some great stargazing.
All for $99! 

Sounds like a pretty good deal, I'd be tempted...except that I already own FIVE freakin tents already.  No really, I do need another tent.   

RE: Big Agnes gear - I have the Big Agnes "REM Sleep" insulated air matress, which I've raved about several times on this board, and it is top notch fantastic.

Gotcha beat....I have 7 tents so far

7 ???
Richard, pass the :faint: again please.
Peach.....bestill my heart. If you own a bivy I might get one knee right here and now.

I do have a bivy...   My shed is a mini REI 

 

[lighter fluid]

Easy peach!  You are getting us guys all worked up!   

 

Y'all are killing me!  seriously though, these tips are great...I haven't been camping or hiking for all that long....this stuff is still new to me

Sounds as if you have amassed a good amount of gear though, Peach.
And that's half the fun. 

[homerboy2u]

  Peach : So what do you do with 7 tents on a weekend?...go to fairs, set them up, take out that gipsy dress from your always packed backpack you carry in your car's trunk and start a hand reading service ?.....Geeeshh!!!!.....the faint avatar , please !!.

 My wife is always laughing at me because i have 3 tents...and now i want the Solitaire Bivy as well. Wait unitl i show her this thread , when i get home........hahahah ahaha.

 I just wish, those head turning moms at school could read this thread here right now.

[Texan4life]

I am a fan of both. The night sky in the Bend is simply awe inspiring... there is no better way to fall asleep. But there is always the chance of waking up with a little visitor in your bag

You could buy some repellant and spray around your sleeping bag before you go to sleep? That might work?

[Peach]

  Peach : So what do you do with 7 tents on a weekend?...go to fairs, set them up, take out that gipsy dress from your always packed backpack you carry in your car's trunk and start a hand reading service ?.....Geeeshh!!!!.....the faint avatar , please !!.

 My wife is always laughing at me because i have 3 tents...and now i want the Solitaire Bivy as well. Wait unitl i show her this thread , when i get home........hahahah ahaha.

 I just wish, those head turning moms at school could read this thread here right now.

I find a cool looking tent...I add to the collection!  And if I keep hanging out here I will own my own little REI

[RichardM]

After reading Jeff's Lessons Learned, I came across the Gatewood Cape and Serenity NetTent by Six Moon Designs.  Looks like a pretty good combo of versatile and lightweight.