Originally Posted by
SmallFront
Hmm, maybe I should unpack my Golite Hex (the Shangri La) from the cupboards. I even bought an aftermarket inner tent for it, which is like having the Akto-innertent taking up half the Shangri La.
I only stopped using it because it's a ***** to put up on a beach, but since I will be bike touring, that isn't a problem anymore.
Thanks for reminding me of what is in my cupboards!
I use mine with a marmot mesh bivy when solo-- keeps the bugs out, and it's like sleeping in a giant vestibule. I have the Shangri-La 4+, the floor, and the nest-- lots of modular possibilities. Not as light as some of what is posted here, but very light for what you get. I would definitely take it if the tour were going to hit a lot of wet weather.
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