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Odd Man
Thru Hiker
The DCF Whisper
If you’re an ultralighter looking for a spacious, storm- and bug-proof shelter weighing only 9.8 oz, then Glen’s go-to, the Whisper, is for you.
www.gossamergear.com
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Franco Darioli
Ultralighter
Could be good where wind driven rain does not happen.The DCF Whisper
If you’re an ultralighter looking for a spacious, storm- and bug-proof shelter weighing only 9.8 oz, then Glen’s go-to, the Whisper, is for you.
Andy B
Trail Blazer
Not great for the UK! Interesting idea though.The DCF Whisper
If you’re an ultralighter looking for a spacious, storm- and bug-proof shelter weighing only 9.8 oz, then Glen’s go-to, the Whisper, is for you.
echo8876
Thru Hiker
ironically the promo video happens in the place where wind driven sand\dust happens alot.
Always been my main grumble about Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis/Dechutes plus tarps, pity this has the same issue.
WilliamC
Thru Hiker
Ah, Now I get you. I shall have a look at that when I take it for its maiden trip, but I suspect that the angle of the vent hoods might be a problem.
Norrland
Thru Hiker
Once it reaches Sweden: 1000000 please
$480 + plus all the usual nasties kind of rules it out for me.
Did look at it and wonder if I could get my SMD Serenity net in it.
Norrland
Thru Hiker
Three Wire Hooped Bivy | Big Agnes
Be ready for even the most extreme weather, without the extra weight and bulk, by packing a Three Wire Hooped Bivy. Shop today at Big Agnes!
www.bigagnes.com
New updated version has a quite different style compared to the previous versions. 624g
Daniel
Thru Hiker
there's plenty 15% codes off knocking about$480 + plus all the usual nasties kind of rules it out for me.
Did look at it and wonder if I could get my SMD Serenity net in it.
NikoZG
Summit Camper
In the wetter climates I would be concerned about the floor 1200 HH polyurethane coating. Hydrolysis in wetter climates would quickly reduce that further.Three Wire Hooped Bivy | Big Agnes
Be ready for even the most extreme weather, without the extra weight and bulk, by packing a Three Wire Hooped Bivy. Shop today at Big Agnes!
New updated version has a quite different style compared to the previous versions. 624g
WilliamC
Thru Hiker
Second garden pitch. It could have been tauter overall, but I was again hampered by a lack of decent pegs.
I added DCF tape from the corner tie-outs to the apex of the triangle at the foot. I think it helped it to pitch a bit tauter, but it might be that I was happier pulling harder on the tie-outs with it there. I still wish it had a separate panel for that triangle, though.
I added DCF tape from the corner tie-outs to the apex of the triangle at the foot. I think it helped it to pitch a bit tauter, but it might be that I was happier pulling harder on the tie-outs with it there. I still wish it had a separate panel for that triangle, though.
For some reason that I can't fathom, the vents are closed with mesh.
NikoZG
Summit Camper
Looks like Dipole and Duplex had a babySecond garden pitch. It could have been tauter overall, but I was again hampered by a lack of decent pegs.
I added DCF tape from the corner tie-outs to the apex of the triangle at the foot. I think it helped it to pitch a bit tauter, but it might be that I was happier pulling harder on the tie-outs with it there. I still wish it had a separate panel for that triangle, though.
For some reason that I can't fathom, the vents are closed with mesh.
. Diplox?
WilliamC
Thru Hiker
Freestanding Dipole?
Edit: I suppose not without the end vents.
Robert P
Thru Hiker
Looks like a conventional crossing pole dome... except the inner is set diagonally to give wedge shaped vestibules each side
Rog Tallbloke
Thru Hiker
On my reckoning, each pole will be over 4m long. Too much for standard diameter cf poles. Alloy would need to be 9mm minimum. That's quite a weighty pole set.
