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Choosing a shelter for the Hexatrek

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I am doing the Hexatrek thru-hike next year and I am buying a new shelter for this trip. 3000 km across France.

I am 183 cm/6 feet. I heard some sections have tics, slugs and mosquitos so it will have to enclosed. Right now I am debating between:

  1. Tipik pioulou single wall. 505 grams in its lightest version. I am on the edge of being too tall for this shelter so I will not be able to pitch at the lowest height for optimal wind protection. Looks great otherwise.

  2. Tipik pioulou tarp (270g) and a borah bivy (170g) of total 440 g. Gives wind protection but i am hesitant about condensation in the bivy. Also lets me cowboy camp, but i am unsure how often I will.

  3. X mid pro 1. 440g. Gives the best livable space and good wind protection since it can be pitched low to the ground. Disadvantages are the bigger footprint, and to be honest i dont like the colour, prefer to be more stealthy.

What would you recommend as the optimal shelter for the Hexatrek?

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