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Huzefa S
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Are two-pole tarp shelter better then pyramid/half pyramid?? on 05/01/2008 00:15:04 MDT Print View

I am digging for ideas for a UL above tree-line, winter shelter.

Examples of two pole shelter:
>MSR twin sisters
>Golite Shangrila 2
>BD

Examples of single pole pyramid/half-pyramid:
>Oware pyramid
>Oware alphamid
>Golite hex/shangrila 3
>MLD mid
>BD

my question is does two pole twin sister design sheds wind and snow better then a pyramid/half pyramid when both properly pitched? Does the lower profile offer any advantage?