poorer, and yet... richer?
today, i went to REI and spent "heaps" of money on a tent and sleeping bag. on a previous adventure to the outdoor consumer metropolis, i tried out a couple of tents, both one and two-person. the one-person tents were light, but very small and didn't provide much room for gear. a larger, two-person tent, would both fit my gear and provide me with a little space and comfort in the evenings.
(and to be perfectly honest, i hope that most of my camping adventures to come will be with a partner.)
even though REI didn't have the "MSR Hubba Hubba" in stock, it's description (light and fast) sold me, so i took a chance and ordered it. it finally came in today, and i set it up in my room soon after i got home.
this tent makes me very very happy.
the description didn't lie. it's very light and i was able to set it up by myself in about 10 minutes. the inside is roomy with plenty of room to sit up and sprawl out. plus, it has two doors on either side so midnight bathroom breaks needn't interfere with anyone's sleep.
i toyed with the idea of getting rid of my bed and sleeping in the tent. it would make a perfect security blanket between me and the creatures in the attic who come out at night.
on second thought, i think i'll save it for the creatures in the wilderness, whose nocturnal hoots and howls are somehow more peaceful than harrowing.
