Mega Tarp w/ Annex or Seekoutside Lil' Bug Out Shelter w/ 3-part vestibule

[Chem-E]

I accidentally posted this topic in the Backpack section. Moving here for posterity.
I am having a difficult time deciding which floorless shelter to go with. I think I have narrowed the options down to two: 1) Kifaru Mega Tarp with Annex. http://store.kifaru.net/megatarp-p85.aspx 2) Seek Outside Lil' Bug Out Shelter with 3-part vestibule. http://store.seekoutside.com/little-bug-out-shelter

What do ya'll think?
Anybody have experience with both?

The price is definitely a concern, with the Seekoutside option coming in at almost half the cost.

 

[Highcountry_Hellrazor]

I've owned both and prefer the Megatarp.

 

[Chem-E]

I've owned both and prefer the Megatarp.

Nice!, Thanks for the reply!
Is there a primary difference that causes you to lean toward the Mega tarp?

 

[Eric Bailey]

I have an lbo with three piece vestibule and seek outside's small titanium box stove. I love this setup more than any gear I have ever owned. It is an ideal system for a pair of hunters. Have not owned the mega tarp. But I have no doubt you'd love the lbo. And you'd have some spare cash to upgrade other gear.

 

[F16pointy]

I saved up and bought the Megatarp. I've never seen any of the SO stuff in person but it looks like nice stuff. I bought the whole package deal with the peg and pole kit and annex. I hunt in Alaska and wanted a light weight tent with options for the early season weather. Its a great tent overall!

 

[Backpack Hunter]

I only own the Megatarp, but it works well for me.

 

[NJDiverDan]

Another Megatarp here.

 

[AK Troutbum]

No experience with the Megatarp but, I owned a LBO and it is for sure a great little shelter.

 

[Chem-E]

Thanks for the input! Tough decision.
Wondering if a new improved version of the Megatarp is still in the works? Seems like Kifaru kind of put their focus into the new pack systems since the hype over a new tarp line last spring.

 

[Chem-E]

So after much debate I ended up ordering a Megatarp with annex! I think the final deciding factor was that I intuitively wanted a two pole design. Now I am wondering if this unit would fit inside the Mega?

http://www.seatosummit.com/product/?item=Escapist+Inner+-+Bug+Tent&o1=0&o2=0&o3=505

Seems like a nice and light addition when bugs are an issue.

 

[NJDiverDan]

Check out bear paw wilderness. The minimalist 1 or 2 will fit in the megatarp. Better floor and lighter weight.

 

[beetlespin]

I also have a megatarp and annex. No experience with the Seek outside but they seem pretty nice too. I really enjoy my megatarp

 

[Chem-E]

NJDiverDan,
Thanks for the input!
http://www.bearpawwd.com/shelters_floors/minimalist2_bivy.html

Those do seem like a nicer alternative to the Sea to Summit option. Not to take anything away from Sea to Summit in general. I like many of their products.

 

[NJDiverDan]

Chem-E,

I actually had John at BPWD do a custom minimalist 2 specifically for my megatarp. Basically increase the height of the netting so I can sit up in it. Made it more of a nest than a bivy. I just got notice that it shipped. Should have it in a couple days. I will post up some pictures once I get it.

-dan

 

[blgoode]

I love my LBO. Light, versatile and I like I can enter it not on my knees crawling. 2 sided entrance is great and a castle for 1.

 

[chasencrooks]

Chem-E,

I actually had John at BPWD do a custom minimalist 2 specifically for my megatarp. Basically increase the height of the netting so I can sit up in it. Made it more of a nest than a bivy. I just got notice that it shipped. Should have it in a couple days. I will post up some pictures once I get it.

-dan

Would really like to see that set up.

 

[NJDiverDan]

I will see if I can get some time this week to set everything up and take some pictures.

-dan

 

[slim9300]

Loving my Mega here.

 

[ridgefire]

What lake is that and how is the fishing slim? Is it in Wa?