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Black Diamond Mega Light & Mega Bug Tents

Jan 17, 2018

I'm working on a bikepacking trip and am trying to figure out how best (if even possible) to travel with only a frame bag setup, while still carrying complete shelter. This setup caught my eye for the lack of required framework, and the ability to part it out among riders to share mass/weight. Has anyone used this in such a way? Thoughts or opinions? And are there any comparables I should be looking at?

DannyMilks

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Jan 17, 2018

eleilersI've used this on a bike tour from Canada to SoCal along the coast. It was great for 2 people on one side of the shelter and 2 bikes and gear on the other side. Plenty roomy, easy to set up, and storm worthy. We didn't bring a mesh net, but would have benefited from it a few nights. My thoughts are that, if there are 3-4 of you, then I would say get this mid and mesh, and then bring a tarp for your bikes (if you're in a rainy area). If there are just 2 of you, then get the mid and buy or make a two person mesh tent to hang inside (if you're in a buggy area, if not don't worry). I don't think you'd want to take your bikes in and out of a mesh inner. For an idea of a 2person mesh inner, I would think something like this: https://seekoutside.com/lbo-nest-2-person/
There are lots of other mids, but mostly from smaller companies. This is the most economical one to buy. You can save a bit of weight by swapping out the stakes - these come with aluminum Y stakes that are a bit bulky and heavy, but have great holding power. I would look at: DAC J stakes (maybe now called V stakes) http://amzn.to/2mG2kOa or Lawson Equip ti stakes http://lawsonequipment.com/Hardgear/Titanium-Tent-Stakes-p883.html

eleilers

Jan 17, 2018

DannyMilksThank you, Danny. This seems like a great option for cold, warm, dry, wet, and buggy Alaska.

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