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<blockquote data-quote="chav0_12" data-source="post: 2968405" data-attributes="member: 29765"><p>If you're saying you're going to sacrifice weight for comfort you're likely going to end up with a 40-50lb pack. Just so you know. Getting a pack down to 20-30 takes a lot of effort and you have to count ounces. I've used the Nemo Hornet Elite 2p; great tent, too much time to setup and on calm night when I didn't necessarily want to stake it down I had to because it was only semi-freestanding. If I were to get a double wall 2p tent I'd make sure it was totally freestanding. I now have the Stone Glacier SkyAir ULT; it's small and light and requires the use of trekking poles which I have all the time anyway, you are able to use sticks if you can find some that will work. This is in no way a free standing tent. There's not a lot of room but if cutting weight is a priority I'd look here. I also have an Argali Rincon and Ti stove. This is a nice setup for later seasons when the temps drop. It can also be setup with an insert for earlier warmer weather hunts when bugs might be a concern. Another light weight option that has a ton of room. Since I'm trying to cut some weight and want a fast and light setup, I'll be getting a bivy sack for next year, it'll be the OR Helium, I might add a tarp for this as well. A 20-30lb pack is a very dialed in system, consider doing some research on tents, sleeping bags, and pads, as your sleep system tends to add the most opportunity to cut weight. As others have said this is going to cost money though. Start thinking about food and how you can dial that in too. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chav0_12, post: 2968405, member: 29765"] If you’re saying you’re going to sacrifice weight for comfort you’re likely going to end up with a 40-50lb pack. Just so you know. Getting a pack down to 20-30 takes a lot of effort and you have to count ounces. I’ve used the Nemo Hornet Elite 2p; great tent, too much time to setup and on calm night when I didn’t necessarily want to stake it down I had to because it was only semi-freestanding. If I were to get a double wall 2p tent I’d make sure it was totally freestanding. I now have the Stone Glacier SkyAir ULT; it’s small and light and requires the use of trekking poles which I have all the time anyway, you are able to use sticks if you can find some that will work. This is in no way a free standing tent. There’s not a lot of room but if cutting weight is a priority I’d look here. I also have an Argali Rincon and Ti stove. This is a nice setup for later seasons when the temps drop. It can also be setup with an insert for earlier warmer weather hunts when bugs might be a concern. Another light weight option that has a ton of room. Since I’m trying to cut some weight and want a fast and light setup, I’ll be getting a bivy sack for next year, it’ll be the OR Helium, I might add a tarp for this as well. A 20-30lb pack is a very dialed in system, consider doing some research on tents, sleeping bags, and pads, as your sleep system tends to add the most opportunity to cut weight. As others have said this is going to cost money though. Start thinking about food and how you can dial that in too. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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