your recommendations are comepletely in line with what I am looking for <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

My only worry is when you say to ditch the bivy and go with the bug net. That is fine assuming that I don't require the extra protection of a bivy during stormy nights. If I have complete confidence in my tarp then this is not an issue. I think the only way I will ditch a bivy is if I have something like the SilShelter where I can get every side to touch the ground. If I do that, then I mind as well just go with a tarp tent or the gossamer "TheOne". I also think that if I ditch a bivy I better go down to the WM 20F bag which isn't that big of a deal. I just have to make sure that my shelter/bag/pack all come together in perfect harmony <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I welcome all comment from tarp packers who say they are 100% satisfied with their tarp and don't require the extra protection from a bivy.

The .6oz spectralite seems cool but I wonder about the protection it offers since it is so light. Do you think it can survive alpine weather in the rockies? It seems that it won't last through a windy thunderstorm but I could be wrong. If it does, the weight is crazy and I can just go with their other larger tarp and seriously ditch the bivy.