Terra Nova Laser as tarp tent?

[AlasdairMc]

I've got a Laser Comp 1, but haven't used it since discovering bivvying and stopping hill walking. I've seen that you can pitch them fly only using just a footprint, but is this any good? How does it compare to a simple bivi and tarp combination? Is it particularly stable and weather proof?

[johnnystorm]

It's way cheaper as you're already the proud owner of one. In which case you're best to answer the second question. Try it and tell us!

[Artie Fufkin]

Use that set up myself.
Has been in a few downpours and have stated dry. The thing i like about it is that it gives you a lot of room. Packs up really small too!
The only down point I found is the condensation if you don't have the end vents open.

[Mart]

I've got a ID silshelter, which in reality is just a simple fly sheet.
It works very well with a gap at the end which allows air flow (very little condensation) and is the same packed size as a tarp

Go try it out and see, I quite like mine for the extra security and coverage

[AlasdairMc]

Use that set up myself.
Has been in a few downpours and have stated dry. The thing i like about it is that it gives you a lot of room. Packs up really small too!
The only down point I found is the condensation if you don't have the end vents open.

Thanks. Do you need the footprint or will it pitch without it?

[Bearbonesnorm]

Thanks. Do you need the footprint or will it pitch without it?

The footprint's only acting as a groundsheet, it doesn't add anything to the structure.