Thanks for the encouragement! The tent looks pretty great, considering what was available in 2010 both in terms of fabrics choice and educational materials.
Nowadays I'm mostly a flat-tarp user. I use an HMG 10' x 8' tarp which I used with some success (and some failure) on the HRP and GR54.
Since I live in Israel, hiking locally means dry but often windy or humid (but not rainy) conditions, and for that purpose, I hope to be able to downsize to a 5' x 7' tarp, which I think I'll try my hands at once the hiking season begins here.
I think that unlike everyday garments (some) hiking garments can be very forgiving. An example is a SilPoly rain pants I made last year for a fall GR54 hike. It's not pretty and I wouldn't use on a trail like the A.T for fear of frying myself, but it worked perfectly to keep me warm in stormy days.
Nowadays I'm mostly a flat-tarp user. I use an HMG 10' x 8' tarp which I used with some success (and some failure) on the HRP and GR54. Since I live in Israel, hiking locally means dry but often windy or humid (but not rainy) conditions, and for that purpose, I hope to be able to downsize to a 5' x 7' tarp, which I think I'll try my hands at once the hiking season begins here.
I think that unlike everyday garments (some) hiking garments can be very forgiving. An example is a SilPoly rain pants I made last year for a fall GR54 hike. It's not pretty and I wouldn't use on a trail like the A.T for fear of frying myself, but it worked perfectly to keep me warm in stormy days.