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Here on HAZ, that should just read, "pumpkin no!"AndrewAZ wrote:Every single time, the answer was "[expletive deleted] no!"
My thru-hike was 19 March - 24 May 2017
While still at home I used a spreadsheet because I find it easier to organize (one line for each day, different kinds of information in different columns) but before I went on the trail I printed it out on just one double-sided sheet of paper that I used for reference on the trail (with a pdf backup on my phone). But I'm sure what you are planning to do works equally well.
I really loved my Tarptent Double Rainbow on the AZT. Lightweight (41oz, or 35oz for the 1-person version), lots of space, quick to set up and very versatile. It needs 6 stakes. You can make it self-standing using your trekkingpoles but that only works if there is no wind, which is rarely the case on the AZT so I've never used it that way.Changing subjects- does anyone have recommendations on tents? I have a sweet Sierra Design Flashlight 1 FL that I really like, but I just went and hiked around Death Valley only to discover that there is no way that bad boy is getting staked into hard ground. So I think that tent is out... I have another tent that is easy to set up, only problem is it weighs 4 lb 9 oz with poles, tent, and rainfly. Buuuuuut I am kinda leaning towards it because I already own it.
I used an original Tarptent Moment, which is a single-wall tent (the newest version is a dual wall). I think I had condensation on 2 nights during the hike. It only requires 2 stakes, which made setup generally easy. However, it's not ideal for tall people. I'm 6'2", and it takes some serious contortions to fit me and all my gear every night (the tent ends up looking like a rummage sale inside). This is less of a problem in dry Arizona with no condensation, but getting dressed and packed every morning in wet Colorado was a challenge.rkroeger wrote: ↑Jan 09 2018 3:06 pmChanging subjects- does anyone have recommendations on tents? I have a sweet Sierra Design Flashlight 1 FL that I really like, but I just went and hiked around Death Valley only to discover that there is no way that bad boy is getting staked into hard ground. So I think that tent is out... I have another tent that is easy to set up, only problem is it weighs 4 lb 9 oz with poles, tent, and rainfly. Buuuuuut I am kinda leaning towards it because I already own it.