Floorless Shelters Q&A Talk about setting up on snow, and dealing with mud in the shelter 00:01:28 - 00:15:30 How do you run your guy outs so you can periodically tighten them to re tighten the shelter: 00:15:30 - 00:18:05 Does a floorless shelter make sense in a desert environment: 00:18:07 - 00:20:30 ----more---- Setup for beginners...tips and tricks to avoid: 00:20:30 - 00:22:31 Would you use a floorless shelter in Arizona? 00:22:30 - 00:22:47 Do you need to purchase poles for the tarps or can you use Trekking poles? 00:22:47 - 00:24:22 Why did my KUIU Summit Refuge melt like a candle? 00:24:23 - 00:24:51 Can I seam seal my Tut when it is 30 degrees out: 00:24:51 - 00:25:29 What is the footprint of the Megatarp compared to the Paratarp? 00:25:36 - 00:26:03 when going floorless to you always use a groundsheet, and if so what material do you use? 00:26:03 - 00:26:30 Will you be bringing back the Megatarp? 00:26:30 - 00:27:03 Advantages and disadvantages of a floorless shelter over a floored shelter? 00:27:03 - 00:31:03 also covered further at 00:38:16 - 00:40:40 Can you retro an old Megatarp to put a zippered annex on it 00:31:04 - 00:31:14 Is there anything you can do to keep mice out? 00:31:16 - 00:34:15 and 01:34:53 - 01:35:49 Advantages over a covered hammock: 00:34:20 - 00:35:44How do you deal with mosquitoes? 00:35:46 - 00:37:40 Would you recommend a tarp shelter for late season? 00:37:48 - 00:38:02 Any tips on dealing with condensation besides bringing the stove? 00:40:41 - 00:42:40 The Tut is better suited for below timberline vs the Sawtooth which is better suited for above timberline? 00:42:44 - 00:43:16 How often do you deal with rodents getting to your gear? 00:44:05 - 00:44:21 when would you use a Tipi instead of a Tarp? 00:44:21 - 00:44:37 and 01:52:00 - 01:52:09 What do you think is the best shelter for northern Idaho and northwestern Montana thick and rainy? 00:44:41 - 00:45:51Any concerns from sparks from the stove burning the Tipi? 00:45:53 - 00:47:55 What are the harshest conditions each Kifaru shelter has withstood? 00:47:56 - 00:50:14 I'm having trouble pitching my Tut tight to the ground, what am I doing wrong? 00:50:33 - 00:51:44 Discuss how your fabric is superior to others: 00:51:49 - 00:57:49 Any tips on using smaller amounts of cord to pitch the Paratarp, do you pitch with trekking poles or sticks lying around? 00:57:52 - 00:59:55 With a floorless setup, what is the best way to protect your sleeping pad? 00:59:56 - 01:01:00 Will a floorless shelter keep unwanted Cougars out? 01:01:24 - 01:01:54 Why don't high end single wall shelters come seam sealed? 01:02:00 - 01:02:55 What function does a liner play in a four season shelter through the individual seasons? 01:03:00 - 00:03:35 How to keep it warm during Colorado rifle season: 01:03:37 - 01:03:47 Do you use a ground tarp and a bivy in windy situations? 01:03:48 - 01:06:48 Can you fit two cots and a stove in a Sawtooth? 01:06:55 - 01:07:49 How do you use the tipi stove combo to dry clothing, and how do you ventilate to prevent overheating? 01:07:51 - 01:08:30 How do you get over the fear of going floorless? 01:08:33 - 01:10:18 Box vs. Cylinder stoves and recommended sizes for your shelters (Frank has some mic issues on this one, they are using a temporary plastic table while waiting for the wood table to come in and the mic keep falling...sorry): 01:10:27 - 01:14:05 With modern tent technology, what makes a Tipi/tarp a better option over other lightweight shelters? 01:14:12 - 01:15:40 Is it possible to ruin a carbon fiber pole by having it too close to the stove? 01:15:43 - 01:16:33 How would you vent in rainy weather to mitigate condensation without a liner? 01:16:36 - 01:17:09 What makes a Kifaru shelter better than the competition? 01:17:10 - 01:18:07 Can you talk about stove use in a tent? 01:18:12 - 01:19:32 Do you advice seam sealing every year or is once good? 01:19:34 - 01:19:56 How do you decide what shelter to start out wi