Hot take: Skipping the tent on mountain routes is asking for trouble

Lots of hikers go ultra-light, but sudden weather shifts are no joke. Being without a safe spot to sleep can turn a trip into a survival situation.

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the_hayden7mo ago

You ever try going without a tent to save weight? I used to do that all the time, thought I was being smart. Then I got stuck in a freak snowstorm last spring, no warning. I had to spend hours in a bivy sack just trying to stay warm, totally miserable. That one night changed my whole view on cutting corners. Now I always carry a real shelter, because weather doesn't care about your pack weight.

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robinc257mo ago

I get that, but a bivy is still shelter, just not for every condition. Maybe it's about picking the right gear for the forecast instead.

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joelgrant7mo ago

Remember the time my tarp blew away?

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