Back in the early 70's, when I was a Boy Scout, I was introduced to a thing called a tube tent. And it's exactly what it sounds like it is: a giant tube, made of nylon (back then, anyway), that one can use as a tent in an emergency.Setting it up was simple - just run a length of rope through it, tie the rope to a tree or other elevated structure at both ends, and then lay some rocks or other weights on the ground along either side. There you are - instant shelter!Sort of. No doors, no protection from bugs or curious critters that might snoop around in the dark. But at least it's some protection from the elements.Of course, this is an emergency item, though I suppose ultralight hikers could use it if they can't afford those high-tech bivvies.Well, that's what this is for. I know I likely will never actually need it, but having something like this in a bugout bag can't hurt. It doesn't weigh anything to mention, and it is compact, so why not?The punchline, of course, is that since this is a for emergency only thing, I haven't used it because I haven't had an emergency. Which means I can't really review how well it works since I haven't used it because I haven't had an emergency.The nice thing is that the tent is made from the same thermally conservative material as those emergency blankets, so in theory it should provide a bit more protection from the cold than the old-kine nylon tube tents. Let's just hope I never have to find out.
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]