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09-04-10 | 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FreddyV

Been looking at Grind too often?

As I'm new to touring I was thinking... Do you guys actually sleep under a tarp, or do you sleep in an actual tent?

Both depending on the weather. When I used to backpack I would just take a big piece of poly sheeting to use for a shelter. If the bugs are bad or their is going to be heavy rain I will almost always opt for the tent, if the bugs are not there and it the weather is fair I will sleep under a tarp.

Aaron

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