Those are great tips Len, you always come through.
I actually could not see the hole you patched up in your head in that picture so you did a good job, the haircut however is another thing.
I love the idea of sewing the liner inside. It is a pain in the butt by the doors, I am always throwing heavy bags to base of tent to tighten it up.
Thanks sir, big help. I love this forum
Sorry Brian I wasn't clear enough. The hole in the liner is still visible to the left of my nice hairdoo. It was the one I had sew this summer. The pucker to the right of my head is where I sewed the outside tie loops to the tent and liner. Pulls it back nice at that level. I usually pitch the tent up in close to trees on three sides. I leave some light ganion, about 15 feet or so, tied to the loops that I don't take off. I can usually then get it to a branch or tree after pitching the tent to pull it out.
I like your idea of actually sewing the liner in more along the doorway. Right now it is only attached at the loop ties.
I hope to make a small stove to use in the tent for summer and fall use. Just enough to supply heat but leave more room.
My thought for lifting the tent was to string a rope between two trees to suspend the tent from. Leaving no pole needed.
Keep me posted when you try it.
Ron I knew someone would get a kick out of that hair. Typical look after a day on the marten line and no shower for a while. ;0)
Funnier photos where that one came from. ;0)