Registered: 02/05/03
Posts: 3292
Loc: Portland, OR
I prefer a light tent.
I live and hike in Oregon and sometimes the mosquitos are so thick here the only way to stay sane on a long hike is to have a bugproof refuge. A bivy makes a poor refuge. The bald fact of rain in Oregon is another reason I favor a roomier shelter. Sometimes weight savings are not worth what you give up. YMMV.
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