alternate tent idea

i have found traditional tents to be clammy, and inconvenient to both set up and occupy. here is an idea for an alternate tent designed to be drier, lighter, and with a little bit of training easier to set up. (diagram needed).

first is the roof portion. this is a single piece very opaque rectangle of waterproof material. it is essentailly a tarp, but lighter and easier to manage. it is suspended across a line that is set into the ground by two solid tripods (staked down), or tied between two trees. if comfortable with a low roof level, big stakes could be used instead. the the line is fed through loops or grommets to hold it in place. the corners of the roof are staked down all stakes used are of a special design with a small stake within the larger one so that when hammered into the ground, the top of the stake is turned to set the small one perpendicular in the ground, much like an anchor in the water.

to keep dry in the tent area, there is a roll up barrier that is made of plastic and set a couple inches into the dirt to encourage drainage water from uphill to flow around the barrier. properly set up, people's heads are on the uphill side of the camp area, and feet at the downhil section.

the end result of this is a disconnected low roof and wall set that keeps out the elements, is lightweight, and very breathable.