can someone recommend a good one man tent?

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by 1968Cayman

... My input here would have you struggling up the mountain even with the help of a goat.

- what if the goat butts him in the ass?

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by RWebb

- what if the goat butts him in the ass?

We all know vash would enjoy that too much....

[look 171]

I think REI has (or use to) the best bang for the buck. I have done any back packing for a long time, but have done many of the back side of mammoth and up in the Tahoe area during the summer months with a tarp and a few ropes. Young and dumb then. Always have a nice mummy bag. How much humping or walking are you doing? If you can sneak in a two man tent so you can keep bugs out of your food.

Jeff

[JP911]

I used a bivy sack on a trip once, and I swore that I'd never do it again. Generally uncomfortable -- claustrophobic, impossible to control temperature, hard to stay dry, etc. I have a small, 2-man, lightweight 4-season Mountain Hardware tent you can borrow if you like. With tent + fly + poles it weighs about 5 lbs. The other option, depending on the location would be a warm bag, ground tarp, and a single pole "bottomless" tent.

[scottmandue]

I used a tube tent in boy scouts... OK for low altitude and mild temps... took it on a high Sierra backpack trip... my breath condensed on the inside of the tent and rained down on me all night... not fun.

Spend the coin for a decent tent IMHO worth it.

[jerryw]

REI have good tents and advice - they also rent gear so you can try before buy (or if this is a wone off trip )

[emcon5]

$19.97

Used U.S. Mil. Pup-Style Tent, Olive Drab, Military Surplus at Sportsman's Guide

[chocolatelab]

gotta go bivy sack

get one that has an internal wire that gives you some head room.

[Heel n Toe]

Check out Eureka... well-made and excellent in high winds.

Camping, Hiking and Expedition Tents, Sleeping Bags and Accessories - Eureka!® Tents

http://www.eurekatent.com/filterTool.aspx?cID=8

[HarryD]

When I first started in the Wind River Wilderness, all I took was a tarp. It was fine for about a year until one night an electrical storm blew over us at 10,500 feet. It was a VERY long, cold wet night.

Ever since then I always take a lightweight 2 person tent with a rain fly. Can't tell you a specifc brand because it's been ages since I looked. REI will treat you right.

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by Heel n Toe

Check out Eureka... well-made and excellent in high winds.

Camping, Hiking and Expedition Tents, Sleeping Bags and Accessories - Eureka!® Tents

Camping, Hiking and Expedition Tents, Sleeping Bags and Accessories - Eureka!® Tents

Eureka tents are great..... Can be a little more confusing to assemble at first tho.....