Super compact shelter

i modified the hell out of an SOL, "breathable" Escape bivvy and it works really well, down to about 50f, even in rain and wind, with summer clothing. it features being wider at the shoulder and mummy configuration, with velcro seams, being a foot longer with a drawstring at the neck and with a velcroed on hood (with its own drawstring) With the right clothing, you can drop that another 10F degrees. If it's colder, youll need to add the tarp clips, the clear plastic sheeting and a fire for radiant heat, opening the velcro seams like a lean to. Or youll need more shelter gear, like a couple of reflectorized tyvek bags, and a big heated-up rock, wrapped in a spare pc of clothing or some debris, taken inside the bag with you. boiling hot water in a canteen helps in the same way.

this guy is an honest to god badass, in spite of being a hippie. not only does he spend the night naked in the snow, at 10F degrees, he makes a handdrill set to start his fire, too. and starts out soaking wet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyc81tIooZg
 
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I use the Sierra Design Devine Light. I don't know if these 1 man Gortex tents are still available, but the bug free, rain free interior assures a good night's rest for 2 lbs.
 
I used to get sticker shock too, and thought, heck I can sew that. I then set to shopping for materials....
After two hours of cutting, six hours of sewing, and the high cost of said materials, I realized the price of something already made wasn't so bad.
tranee said:
For $400, it better chop and haul wood, and carry itself, too! wow.
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all that's actually needed is a $15 tarp staked out over a ridgepole, with another 10$ worth of bugnet "bags", velcro seams on same so I can either wear them or use them for the ends of the tarp-shelter.
 
tranee said:
all that's actually needed is a $15 tarp staked out over a ridgepole, with another 10$ worth of bugnet "bags", velcro seams on same so I can either wear them or use them for the ends of the tarp-shelter.
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That's not the point. That 15 dollar tarp wont last for a "though hiker" on the AT.
 
Have any of you guys been using Cuben fabric shelter. Very intriguing material.
If you have, I'd like to hear your thoughts.
 
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