Category: Continental Divide Trail

Tarptent Moment Initial Review

The Easton, blue, short stakes that tarptent provides are garbage.
I’ve broken about half of the ones that i’ve used and won’t rely on
them ever again. Personally, I suck it up and carry Y-Stakes. They’re
worth their weight. I also use rocks if needed. And I LNT to a high
level for sure.

I haven’t used the Moment yet. I’m bringing it tomorrow on my CDT
hike. Pushing on it’s weak points with my hands (a great test for
tents), it seems weak in the wind. i’ve tied extra cords on the
attachment points to avoid a collapse. I plan to carry six stakes for
it as well. I’m still concerned about it’s windproofness though.

And here I set out, in what I anticipate to be harsh weather.
Hopefully this tent works out!

The final, final preparations for the CDT.

Whew. It’s my last night in town, and I’ve pretty much given up. I’ve
done enough. I’m ready to go out with friends and not worry about it!
The last major things that I haven’t dealt with yet include loading
maps and tracks on my GPS. I’m sick of that project, screw it!

I’ve also got to buy a new camera. Not happy with the one that was
supplied. I’ll walk up the street and buy one at the local photo store
tomorrow. Other than that, my maps are packed. I’ve got food ready for
Canada to Helena. And then another box to Sula Country Store. I
wrangled my grandmother and my uncle into sending me a box a piece.
Food of their choosing. That’ll be interesting!