Cowboy Camping, D16

[180ls1]

I am thinking of ditching the tent (6lbs, 3 person) and just sleeping with my bag + pad Friday night. Is this a dumb idea. The area does not have too many bugs but I am a little worried about rattlers since I dont think they hibernate and they can move around at night although unlikely. Thoughts? If it weren't for the 1000' of vertical and 4 mile hike I'd happily bring the tent.

 

[Kellendv]

I sleep out in Southern California all the time. As long as the forecast is stable I have no second thoughts about it whatsoever.

 

[TRICER]

No tent necessary most nights in the D16

 

[Lungpopper]

I saw a rattlesnake just before dark tonight. Regardless I’m sleeping on the ground this weekend in the 16.

 

[Geappetto Hunts]

I am thinking of ditching the tent (6lbs, 3 person) and just sleeping with my bag + pad Friday night. Is this a dumb idea. The area does not have too many bugs but I am a little worried about rattlers since I dont think they hibernate and they can move around at night although unlikely. Thoughts? If it weren't for the 1000' of vertical and 4 mile hike I'd happily bring the tent.

I would say it depends on where your camping but honestly rattlesnakes would be the least of my concerns. I personally would be more worried about TICKS! Lol. I hate them with a passion

 

[180ls1]

I would say it depends on where your camping but honestly rattlesnakes would be the least of my concerns. I personally would be more worried about TICKS! Lol. I hate them with a passion

I hear you on that one. I never worry about predators even in bear and wolf country but its the things that crawl on the ground or brush that bother me.

 

[KoozeDeer]

This is the tent I carry it’s 15oz

 

[DanSanDiego]

It’s too late for this to be useful for this weekend, but I use a 2lb one person tent. It’s not a high end REI tent, but it keeps the weather out and doesn’t weigh me down.
looks like this, but half pound lighter.

 

[180ls1]

This is the tent I carry it’s 15oz

I'll check it out. I'm slowly upgrading my gear. I was also looking at the borah bivy. Its like 6oz.

 

[180ls1]

It’s too late for this to be useful for this weekend, but I use a 2lb one person tent. It’s not a high end REI tent, but it keeps the weather out and doesn’t weigh me down.
looks like this, but half pound lighter.

Cant see it. Do you have a name/model? I was also thinking of grabbing a Naturehike "cloud up" tent.

 

[HATCHET1]

Oh man...

 

[Snake Charmer]

With the weather we have had this fall the reptiles are still out. That being said I still would not worry too much about sleeping with a rattlesnake (they don't like us) just watch where you step...

 

[NBK]

Matt Dillan and Chester Goode never needed a tent.

 

[Geappetto Hunts]

I hear you on that one. I never worry about predators even in bear and wolf country but its the things that crawl on the ground or brush that bother me.

I use a MSR Hubba NX 2p tent. It's kind of pricey but it's my backpacking tent so money well spent. REI make a really good 2lbs 2p tent for like $250 I think. Packs small and fits in any backpack.

 

[Designed2Hunt]

If your sleeping bag and pad are warm enough, I wouldn't think twice.

 

[fish impaler]

never use a tent while backpack hunting a zone

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

Hyatt Regency

 

[MJB]

Spiders, mosquitoes and ants will get you first!

My tent, pad & sleeping bag just under 6#

 

[Fishnplay57]

Just a but over 7lbs including stove fuel and a few freeze dried meals. Using Outdoor Vitals Dominon 2 person tent , ultralight insulated pad. 0° Loft Tec mummy hammock sleeping pod. At by Outdoor Vitals. A Utah based ultralight back pack company. Check them out. There stuff is what i used i Wyoming when it was 16° except the tent i have a Hillleberg Nallo GT 2 thats the real deal. The best 4 season tent i own... Would put my life on it.... When it comes to high country weather... Not needed in CA

 

[180ls1]

Worked out really well. I'll have to being a sleeping mask next time. I didn't plan on the moon being so bright I could literally walk around and do everything I needed without a headlamp.