Tarps are obviously light weight as William said…. and therefore on thru-hiking most people prefer them.. but they offer you less protection from the elements (wet ground) and prying eyes while changing. read more
Favorite tent is our 16X20 canvas tent from Davis Tent! It is a canvas tent with doors at each end and screen at one end with both zipper and Colorado Doors. It has screened windos on each side and separate floor, partial interior frame and is of Sunforger, marine grade canvas treated for water and mildew repellency and fire fire rertardency. read more
Here is my favorite tent. I like to be able to stand up and walk around inside the tent . this tent enables me to do that and it easily sets up and breaks down in minutes. Coupled with a air bed with frame and big buddy heater this is the most comfortable tent camping I have ever done. read more