Ever since getting my Macpac Microlight I've been dreading the day it is pouring with rain and I have to cook, pack up, get wet gear on and off etc. in it's confined space, particularly when camped in one location for multiple nights. So today I made a verandah for it!
Recently the fly on my parents old dome tent finally gave up after years in the sun. So when they threw it out I bagged the inner and cut the floor out. Hey presto I now have a 2m square fly ready made with 6 attachment points, and all for free! I've now attached spectra guy lines and with the help of my trekking poles I plan to use it as a 'verandah' on my Microlight. When I get new trekking poles I'll be able to raise it a little higher for some extra head room or lower the front if necessary to keep weather out.
Additionally it will help solve the ventilation issues with the tent by allowing me to leave the fly open in most weather.
Total weight including guys and 1 additional peg = 501g