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Kevin,

Good to see the nest fits in there so nicely. Have no doubt that my narrower nest I currently own will fit in there like a glove. Should be a good shelter.

Yes it is designed to be used with the larger shelters as well.

Skunkworks alert:
Here is a proto, with a tarp vestibule attached. This is NOT a waterproof configuration. It is a DWR fabric on the nest, and waterproof vestibule. The vestibule , does not close up totally tight to the nest, however, this should in many instances, provide a lot of weather resistance. I was curious, if it would work well to cover the front, and it does work reasonably well.

Lord knows I've put together a whole lot worse in a pinch...

The above skunkwork configuration, would probably suffice well in a light to medium rain or moderate snow. High winds, heavy rain , blowing snow etc it wouldn't fair so well.

'splain this "nest" idea....

Large floorless shelter (enabling safe use of a woodstove) with a floored bugnet enclosed area (the nest) when conditions dictate. Typically you'd use one or the other, but I could envision trips to AK where both might be handy.

I especially like the low observable OD color. I once had a tent stolen when I was out hunting and believe that the bright colors just made it more noticeable.

I can't imagine what kind of low life would steal a tent. It is amazing sometimes. Personally, I need the bright colors or I'd walk right by mine!

4lb. 10 oz. SWEET

I always figure anyone who would steal from an armed man is either very brave, or has a death wish.

I understand 333WIN. I'm getting there myself.

If that happened to me and the guy was in rifle range, I figure lethal force is warranted. I mean, that individual is trying to kill me

I did have somebody stay the night in my tent once, I bivy'ed up at a higher elevation trying to stay in with Elk, when I returned the next day the bed was made and the dishes were done and the stack of firewood grew.


I keep tuning into this thread. I still lust after that tent

Ed and or Kevin

Could you please break down the weights for me?

Canopy?
Carbon fiber pole?
Stakes?

What stakes come with it?
Some places I hunt it is possible to leave the pole at home. That's why I was wondering the weight.

Thanks

I have a couple of bug bivi's from Mountain Laurel Designs that I'll be trying in mine.
Don

There ya go from what measured on my scale in their associated stuff sacks.

Hey Luke
What about the canopy with out the extra panel?

Add on panel was 12' ounces when I weighed it

Ed,

My production canopy weighs 35.5 oz.

Ed T and Kevin
What stakes are you using with the Backcountry Shelter.

Ed,

Kevin will chime in if I am wrong, but I believe they have gone to the Easton Nano peg which I believe weigh 10 grams each.

Easton has improved the bond on the head which was my only complaint on the older Easton pegs. You can drive them in about anything and they hold better than a Durapeg.