Tips for using pyramid tarp tents in snow

[@brianrodman1033]

By far the best winter tent I’ve used has been mid style shelters (mainly used the Mountain Hardware Kiva, have close to thirty nights of snow camping using it). Currently I have a Black Diamond Mega Lite with the newer poly fabric that’s supposed to not sag as much when it gets wet. Having the Mega Snow would be ideal I think. I really enjoyed having the storm flaps with the Kiva. So many great possibilities for customizing your shelter space when you go floor less that can greatly improve comfort and livability. I like the A frame ski suggestion for the added structural strength and to do away with center pole being in the way.

[@BuellStreetBlaster]

Very inspiring. Very cool set up.

[@johngo-jl3uz]

Right on, glad you like it! 👍

[@alwaysforwardyt]

Great stuff, very useful. Thanks for sharing!

[@johngo6283]

Hey glad you liked it, thanks for the kind words.

[@corynelson3399]

Thanks for this great video. When going with the A-frame do you have to lash the two poles together at the very top? Or does the tension from the tent hold them securely?

[@ottostegmaier6017]

Question: If you want to leave a base camp setup for a few days, the skis as anchors would not work and you'd need to pull out the poles for use during the day - what do you recommend in this scenario?

[@johngo6283]

Great question. One solution would be to bring some pickets, or perhaps heavy duty plastic bags to bury as anchors, and then flatten the tent during the day by removing the poles.

[@northernAT]

I've sewn very lightweight mini stuff sacks to fill with snow for deadman for my tent and megalight.

[@brianrodman1033]

We used to make dead mans anchors using cord wrapped around tree branches. Light and plenty sturdy.

[@DouglasCarnall]

Mid-life style!