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Old 02-21-11 | 11:13 PM
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nun
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Originally Posted by niknak
That setup looks great. With no panniers you won't be as susceptible to cross- and headwinds. Your tent however will get pushed to its limits. Most campsites have a layer of sod, but underneath the sod it's all rock. Tarptent's stakes may break. I'd recommend some thin ti stakes that can weasel their way through the tough rock without breaking.
Thanks for the heads up. I'll only be camping a couple of nights and using hostels, sleeping bag accommodation and a couple of hotels the rest of the time.
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