Bivy Sack / 1 Person Tent Hybrid

[DayTrip]

Why not a well-ventilated single-wall tent?

http://www.davidalbeck.com/hiking/reviews/zeus1exo.html

The vestibule needs stakes or rocks (or just stuff your backpack inside) for proper tension, but that's not needed for tent integrity except in very high wind from that direction. A bit of tension on the fabric does help the zipper travel easily, though.

Mine's been going strong for 15 years now.


Edit: before posting this, I checked that this tent was still offered for sale online. I found it, for cheap (~$60), but on closer inspection I can't find a respectable vendor who actually has it in stock. You'll have to try Craigslist or EBay.

I would have preferred a single wall tent. Would have been closer to the simplicity of a bivy sack. All I really want is some bug and precipitation protection while I am sleeping. Not looking to change inside, store my pack, etc.

 

[DayTrip]

No, I use a cone filter. However, I don't take time to make coffee in the morning when trying to get an early start to catch a sunrise. There are other alternatives: https://www.peets.com/chocolate-covered-espresso-beans.html

Chocolate covered espresso beans are delicious. I take those along on occasion in my trail mix.