DayTrip
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I am interested in getting a free standing shelter that is somewhere in between a basic bivy sack and a 1 person tent. I've been carrying an OR Gore Tex Bivy Bag for emergencies in Winter and I like the simplicity but that really isn't quite what I want for actual overnight use. In particular, I'm wondering if they make such a product that has more of a netting type with a fly type cover so there is more ventilation, the ability to look outside to some degree and possibly something that zips a bit down the side to get in and out a bit easier (and also get a pad in and out a bit easier). My OR bag has netting but it is only along bottom basically so you can vent it without bugs getting inside. It is fairly claustrophobic (which I realize is not what it was designed for - just using it as a basis for what I'm looking for).
Basically want to use the bag as a quick shelter for sunset/sunrise type hikes where I can get close to or on summits (either on an open sheltered rock/ledge or nestling into a soft spot or void under scrub trees) and will only be sleeping for a few hours. I've done some attempts with my hammock but it is simply too hard to find an adequate spot to set up so close to most summits and get it hung correctly, pitch a tarp over it, etc. Been looking online but not really finding a product like this. Not sure if I am calling it the wrong thing or it doesn't exist. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated. Thanks.
Edit: This Eureka tent is along the lines of what I would want but isn't freestanding.
https://sectionhiker.com/eureka-solitaire-tent-review/
Basically want to use the bag as a quick shelter for sunset/sunrise type hikes where I can get close to or on summits (either on an open sheltered rock/ledge or nestling into a soft spot or void under scrub trees) and will only be sleeping for a few hours. I've done some attempts with my hammock but it is simply too hard to find an adequate spot to set up so close to most summits and get it hung correctly, pitch a tarp over it, etc. Been looking online but not really finding a product like this. Not sure if I am calling it the wrong thing or it doesn't exist. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated. Thanks.
Edit: This Eureka tent is along the lines of what I would want but isn't freestanding.
https://sectionhiker.com/eureka-solitaire-tent-review/
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