Unpack the rainfly and locate the two cords in every end. Wrap them around the tree trunks approximately 5 centimeters (2 in.) above the Python straps and secure them with the knotless hooks (see photos). Then place the rainfly over the hammock by shortening/lengthening the cords with the fastening mechanism on each cord.

Although it’s not freestanding, the Fly Creek is the lightest tent with a packed weight of just over 2 lbs. Bikepacking.com wrote concerning the Fly Creek HV UL1 mntGLO model with LED overhead lights that “for its weight, dimension, and ease of use, it’s simply laborious to beat as a solo bikepacking tent.”

So how excessive to make the baffle partitions? I like Dubber’s technique that when you lower them to the top you want (so in the event you need a 20 degree lightweight camping sleeping bag, cut them 2.5″ extensive), then with seam allowances, they really change into 2″, which ends up in that “over stuffing” look, which I like. As a result of, cozy.

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