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Re: To trailstar or not to trailstar - to silhexpeak

You can find a good review of the new SilHexpeak shelter in pretty dire weather by clicking
HERE

It looks amazingly good value for money. Bob & Rose should do very well with this little marvel!




Re: To trailstar or not to trailstar - to silhexpeak

Thanks for the link, Alan. With any new tent there needs to be a fair amount of faffing about till you get the hang of what works best, so I'll look forward to practising once I get mine. I'll also be interested to hear Bob's comments on the bent pole because,for me, a pole problem on a multi-day trip would be a serious problem, the aforementioned knees not being able to go downhill without support.

Re: To trailstar or not to trailstar - to silhexpeak

Hi Vanessa

I wouldn't be too concerned about the pole buckling in heavy weather. If you walk with two poles you can double-pole your pitch, using both poles side by side to support the flysheet. This is discussed in the comments section of the post I referred to.

It should be fine & dandy!

Re: To trailstar or not to trailstar - to silhexpeak

Thanks. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it once I get my hands on it. And I havve had the email from John this morning so am very very very happy!

Re: To trailstar or not to trailstar - to silhexpeak

That's excellent news!

Re: To trailstar or not to trailstar - to silhexpeak

Brilliant news Vanessa!! Look forward to catching up with you somewhere