I approached tarptent for a gear sponsorship because I think that tarptents are the best lightweight weather-proof bug-proof shelter on the market. They weigh no more than 2 pounds, are better ventilated than two walled tents, and handle very well in rain according to a friend of mine who hiked the Appalachian trail in one.

   The designer and owner, Henry Shires, also lives just down the road from me in Redwood City. I stopped by his house today to take a look. He has a new product, the Tarptent Rainbow, which, if you have trekking poles, is a 2lb freestanding tent. He plans to release the product in December or January, but may have an early test version ready for this trip. Otherwise, I will go for the well tested cloudburst.

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