Using an Inner Tent with a Tarp

[Reality]

Here's an idea that some may wish to experiment with that might be of some use in certain conditions and circumstances: Use an inner tent body from a mainstream manufactured double-wall design as a net-tent along with a standard flat tarp (rather than the tent's fly).

The thinking is that the inner tent can function as a net-tent for those tarp users who want the versatility of a tarp but desire bug protection (and already have an inner tent on hand).

Now, it's understa NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

[Wayback]

Sounds like a great idea for hot weather camping when flying blood suckers are a problem: best poss NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

[SSDD]

I have done this many times with one of my bivy tents and poncho it is a bit heavy but for me it has NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

[Reality]

Thanks for the illustration SSDD. That's the general idea.

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[misterkrabs]

I have done this for summer bug protection and for friends that are not comfortable with just a tarp NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

[big_load]

I've seen this configuration most often employed in private campgrounds where people deploy tents fo NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

[Jriker]

have considered doing the same thing with my current bivy style tent. it has a small rain fly, but w NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

[brooklynkayak]

I wanted to post on the subject mainly to get the thread back at the top.

This is some NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

[Reality]

Good points, brooklynkayak. It's a good way (for those who have such things on hand) to test themse NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

[Eagleeye-]

I've often used the Eureka Spitfire Solo innertent under the Gatewood Cape NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

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