I am getting one of the catomo IBNS systems, which is basically a tactical mil approved version low profile pop out mozzie dome. http://www.catomaoutdoor.com/Catalog/Pr ... eSupport=1
The advantages for me are it will suit my purpose for lightweight hiking in buggy jungle and open country with a tarp, and I can also use it for contracting and aid work overseas where I may be sleeping in communal areas or dirty hotels. It is also low profile enough I think I will be able to Aframe a mid sized lightweight tarp over it for strong rain, unlike a lot of taller bednet/mozzie dome brands out there.
I am torn between also getting the dedicated fly for it though or keeping my 9x8 tarp. What should I do? I have not used a bed net or tent in fact with a dedicated fly and I am trying to work out of the pros will out way the cons.
Pros?- will protect from rain completely in closed down configuration, unlike tarps which do need some careful placement and configuration in the worst weather. It will also have smaller footprint for finding sleeping space in extremely thick jungle than an Aframe tarp ,which would be nice but not vital.
Cons?- being it will turn it into essentially a single walled tent, will there be a condensation issue, and how hot will it get? Tarps almost always allow airflow, also I like their versatility being configured for a tonne of different things in different country.
Not sure what to do... I could even keep both in my pack worse case, put up with the extra few hundred grams...