SO DST tarp pitches

[superA]

DO any of you guys use a bivy sack while using the DST? I'm heading off in a few weeks to do some Colorado trail sections and am using the DST. I'm hesitant to use a bivy because I hate feeling enclosed (why I switched to quilts instead of sleeping bags). I'm half kicking around getting one of the EE synthetic quilts just in case the spray/splash gets excessive..

 

[AustinL911]

I'll be running a Borah Gear bivy with mine, with an Xtherm and EE Revelation APEX stuffed inside.

 

[superA]

I'll be running a Borah Gear bivy with mine, with an Xtherm and EE Revelation APEX stuffed inside.

What conditions?

 

[ellsworb]

I don’t run a bivy... and I’ve had it setup in some pretty wet conditions in West Washington. I most often stake the DST directly To the ground and have very, very litle moisture issue. My personal experience with bivvies is not stellar when it comes to condensation control... I’ll take my chances with a solid tarp pitch.

DO any of you guys use a bivy sack while using the DST? I'm heading off in a few weeks to do some Colorado trail sections and am using the DST. I'm hesitant to use a bivy because I hate feeling enclosed (why I switched to quilts instead of sleeping bags). I'm half kicking around getting one of the EE synthetic quilts just in case the spray/splash gets excessive..

 

[sr80]

Went out this weekend with some buddies for some alpine fishing and a little scouting, brought along our DST's, here are some pics.

 

[superA]

Went out this weekend with some buddies for some alpine fishing and a little scouting, brought along our DST's, here are some pics.

How tall , roughly, is the entrance and how wide as well?

 

[Muttly]

DO any of you guys use a bivy sack while using the DST? I'm heading off in a few weeks to do some Colorado trail sections and am using the DST. I'm hesitant to use a bivy because I hate feeling enclosed (why I switched to quilts instead of sleeping bags). I'm half kicking around getting one of the EE synthetic quilts just in case the spray/splash gets excessive..

I like the idea of a bivy, light weight, usually looking at the EE. Wee bit claustrophobic, and have condensation concerns..
I have Bear Paw building me one of his modified A frame nests, slopes down and narrows like a mummy bag. Had him add 4 extra loops on the ridgeline, and raise the lower end up to 28". Get a little extra foot room from the original, still be fairly easy to pitch it into the wind. And added 8" sides all around to the bathtub floor. Cause, SE Alaska, a little bit of draft prevention with a quilt, little bit of rain protection if I do pick a crappy spot and weather happens to happen.
Should be around 24-26 ounces for the nest, waaaaay heavier than the bivy. But a little more room and weather protection, at least in theory..

 

[Muttly]

So,got the nest, had a little time to fool around setting it up. 22 ounces, nothing too exotic for a pitch with it yet. Dog seems to like it alright..

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[superA]

Looks good!

 

[Matt G.]

Just got a DST tarp. Is it better to stuff back into the sack or fold it and put in the sack?

 

[mcseal2]

I just stuff it in myself, but I really don't know.

 

[colersu22]

I stuff mine in a medium kifaru ultralight pullout and it compresses way better than the factory one.

 

[ellsworb]

+1 for stuffing. I do roll my dyneema tarp, however.

 

[Matt G.]

I got a response back from seek outside. For longevity of product, they recommend folding tarps and tents. however it is fine to stuff during trip and fold for storage when get back.

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[mcseal2]

Guess I'll switch methods. I'm not sure it is a huge deal though, my Paratarp still works fine and I've been stuffing it in the sack for close to 10 years. I do make sure it's clean and dry before storing it.

Thanks for asking the experts, learned something new.

 

[superA]

Never heard about needing to fold...did they say why that helped?

 

[Matt G.]

no specifics why.

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[superA]

What kind of wind have you guys had the tarp in? What pitches do you recommend for high (above tree line) winds?

 

[verysimple]

So,got the nest, had a little time to fool around setting it up. 22 ounces, nothing too exotic for a pitch with it yet. Dog seems to like it alright..

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Who makes this nest? Bearpaw? Looks nice


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[Muttly]

That is a Bear Paw..sloped walled net tent...just had him add the 8" bathtub floor, and kick up the rear height to 28". And added four loops across the top of the ridgeline just in case.