Tarp/Basha or Tent

[Domevs]

Hi All,

I am going to be doing the six summits with my explorer group and im not sure which shelter to get, I like tarps but I also like tents, (there is only one way to find out FIGHT!!!)lol

Any views greatly appreciated,

Dom

 

[Bravo4]

Maybe get a tarp/tent.
Like this but not this one, I want it,
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54533

Something in sili-nylon, perhaps? I'm sure there are companies local to you, but for example,
http://integraldesigns.com/product_detail.cfm?id=729&CFID=1247610&CFTOKEN=8748695

Room for 4 (2 in comfort) at about 1kg,
http://www.acmeclimbing.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=650
I have a 15 year old megamid that has been used pretty hard and is still going strong. Absolutely love it

 

[Bravo4]

Hi
One more... I'm surprised they still make a urethane-coated nylon version of the Betamid. Fits 2 people (1 in comfort), weighs about 1.3kg and at $100 it's a pretty good 4-season shelter. $80 more and you can get the sili-nylon version which weighs 680grams. Check out the catenary curve between the two peaks, nice.
http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/shelters/betamid

 

[salad]

Take a tent mate.
If your sleeping in a area where there are deer then there will be ticks in the grass.They just love to creep into your bivi bag and head for those nice warm soft areas on your body.
A tent will reduce your new tick freinds