Not using a tent on tent platform

[peteostro]

Going to be doing a moonlit hike to liberty springs tent platforms.
Thinking of not bring a tent since it will be a pain to set up in the dark (and don't want to bother other campers this late)
So I'll just have a sleeping bag. Is this allowed? Also are there allot of bugs this high up/early in the season?


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[Deadeye]

If you're not going to use a tent, why use (and pay for) a tent platform?
Not using a tent is allowed... the bugs will appreciate the free meal.

[Slo-go'en]

If you're not going to use a tent, why use (and pay for) a tent platform?
Not using a tent is allowed... the bugs will appreciate the free meal.

You use a tent platform because it's more comfortable then laying on the boulders or tree limbs or wet ground. Plus you pretty much have to use a designated site in that area. Not doing so is very irresponsible. No, you don't need to use a tent, but hope you don't get a pop up shower during the night. Your timing has to be good. As for bugs, black flies mostly go to bed after dark and there probably aren't many mosquitoes at Liberty Springs, so you'll probably be okay.

[Busky2]

Hammock or at least a bivy may do you some good. I use both and find hammocking out of the way to be quite quiet while setting up and very comfortable and in line with LNT. You can find more information on hammocking at hammockforums.net

[bigcranky]

Head net for the bugs, hope it doesn't rain. Otherwise it's fine.

[Spirit Walker]

Weather can change very quickly in the Whites. I would bring something for shelter no matter what the forecast.

[burger]

Weather can change very quickly in the Whites. I would bring something for shelter no matter what the forecast.

This. Have you been up in the whites during a rain storm? Storms up there aren't just wet, they're COLD. And weather forecasts are wrong all the time. Don't be one of those stupid people--bring some sort of shelter even if you don't plan to use it.

[BirdBrain]

....bring some sort of shelter even if you don't plan to use it.

I agree. Always carry a shelter if you are sleeping on the trail. To me, not carrying a shelter ranks right up there with not carrying food because it is heavy. Sure it can be done. But why? The possible down side of not having a shelter far outweighs any possible objection or inconvenience.

[burger]

BTW, if weight is a concern you could always get a lightweight tarp or a waterproof bivy sack.

A silnylon tarp should be less than a pound and less than $100. There are lighter/more expensive options, too.