Until Departure
Bike Ride from Amarillo to the Mississippi River along Route 66
Tents:
We borrowed a tent today for our camping trip this spring break in the Palo Duro Canyon.
It is a two person tent. The size said 5ft by 6ft. I got in the tent and there is NOO way that the tent was 6 feet. I am 5'8" and I had to lay diagonal to fit. Now, I am worried about which tent to bring with me on my trip. I like how small and light the tent is. I need to find something that will fit me and my gear inside. If I bring my expensive bike, I will need a four person tent. Those are heavy, but would work well. If I bring my cheap bike, I can leave the bike outside and bring my panniers inside. All this doesn't matter much when I sleep in a hotel. I have to spend a few nights in the field and I want to make sure everything will work.
After this weekend, I will know which one I will need. We will have a two person tent, a four person tent and a 8 person tent. I think I will figure it out after that.
See you on the road!!
What we learned....
ReplyDelete1. two man leaks
2. four man leaks
3. eight man doesn't leak but is also colder than the other two.
Maybe a tarp under the two man? I don't know. Trying to figure out how you are going to carry a tent larger than a two man. Of course, by that time, we will be in drought season and it might not be a problem.