thinking about a mid
Posted: Thu 08 Sep, 2016 5:14 pm
My well loved Mont Moondance 2 has a leaky floor and is on the way out. When the money is there I'll be looking to replace it with something that's lighter and more spacious for 2 people.
One of the numerous options that I'm considering is a mid, but I'm quite ignorant about them and need to learn more.
Most of my walking is done in the 3 seasons that aren't winter. I occasionally snow camp and would love to do so more often but if I'm realistic then I'd say that 4th season use isn't a major factor.
My doubts about mids:
- It's rare that I don't need mozzie protection when camping. If I have to use an inner almost all of the time then I lose a lot of the weight benefits.
- Condensation. How well do top vents work to prevent condensation build up? Do you also need a decent gap at the bottom?
- Cold weather use. If it's really cold and you do need a gap to prevent condensation, then wouldn't it get rather cold and breezy inside?
- What's the go with cooking inside a mid? Okay with a small flame stove? Or a good way to coat the walls in moisture?
I imagine that a bit of condensation is part and parcel of this type of shelter. Fine if you have plenty of space inside but a pain if it's cramped and you're constantly rubbing against wet walls.
My partner and I are thinking of a trip to Peru next year and could be independently doing some high altitude walks (perhaps Huayhuash Circuit, Ausangate Circuit). I think a mid would be good for this (no bugs up there so could really minimise weight) but wonder about cold breezes under the walls on -10 mornings! Something spacious for long, cold nights would be great.
Thoughts appreciated.
One of the numerous options that I'm considering is a mid, but I'm quite ignorant about them and need to learn more.
Most of my walking is done in the 3 seasons that aren't winter. I occasionally snow camp and would love to do so more often but if I'm realistic then I'd say that 4th season use isn't a major factor.
My doubts about mids:
- It's rare that I don't need mozzie protection when camping. If I have to use an inner almost all of the time then I lose a lot of the weight benefits.
- Condensation. How well do top vents work to prevent condensation build up? Do you also need a decent gap at the bottom?
- Cold weather use. If it's really cold and you do need a gap to prevent condensation, then wouldn't it get rather cold and breezy inside?
- What's the go with cooking inside a mid? Okay with a small flame stove? Or a good way to coat the walls in moisture?
I imagine that a bit of condensation is part and parcel of this type of shelter. Fine if you have plenty of space inside but a pain if it's cramped and you're constantly rubbing against wet walls.
My partner and I are thinking of a trip to Peru next year and could be independently doing some high altitude walks (perhaps Huayhuash Circuit, Ausangate Circuit). I think a mid would be good for this (no bugs up there so could really minimise weight) but wonder about cold breezes under the walls on -10 mornings! Something spacious for long, cold nights would be great.
Thoughts appreciated.