I’m trying to find a shelter that I can use as a day shelter to get out of storms and the sun to glass. I wanted it to be capable for a one person tent and enough room for equipment when I can do overnight trips. I would like to avoid having to buy two shelters if I can. I would say 90% of the time it would be used as a day shelter, just because I don’t think I’ll have as much time this next season for overnight trips. I would be using for spring bear in May, antelope in August, and archery season from September to October in Montana. I would want it to fit myself, backpack, and my bow with enough coverage to block wind when needed.
I’ve been looking at the supertarp, but am hesitant if it may be too big for my day shelter. Mainly because the areas I hunt tend to be fairly dense forests. I would most likely have to pitch in alternate layouts because the space may not be available. I haven’t seen many pictures of different pitches and was wondering if others use it similar to what I am intending. I really like the idea of being able to add the annex without having to add the weight on day hunts. I have considered the paratarp but feel it may be to small for a tent when pitched in the “A” frame format.
What do you all think? Am I being unrealistic in my expectations of this shelter? Would anyone be willing to share pictures of different pitches other than the “A” frame?
Thanks for the help.
Mk
I’ve been looking at the supertarp, but am hesitant if it may be too big for my day shelter. Mainly because the areas I hunt tend to be fairly dense forests. I would most likely have to pitch in alternate layouts because the space may not be available. I haven’t seen many pictures of different pitches and was wondering if others use it similar to what I am intending. I really like the idea of being able to add the annex without having to add the weight on day hunts. I have considered the paratarp but feel it may be to small for a tent when pitched in the “A” frame format.
What do you all think? Am I being unrealistic in my expectations of this shelter? Would anyone be willing to share pictures of different pitches other than the “A” frame?
Thanks for the help.
Mk