"Top Ultralight Shelter. GoLite Shangri-La 3. The Shangri-La is so light it pinch-hits as an emergency group bivy; it sheltered six hikers and a dog during a sudden Rockey Mountain hailstorm." - Backpacker Magazine 2008 Gear Guide
Description
Ultra-lite, expedition-ready, and simple to pitch, the GoLite Shangri-La 3 Tarp Shelter is a model of backcountry versatility. This 4 season teepee-style shelter sheds wind and weather brilliantly and can be used by itself, with the Go Lite Shangri-La 3 Floor, or with the Shangri-La 3 Nest inner bug tent.
You can pitch the Shangri-La 3 with the micro-adjustable aluminum pole (included), on snow, over a paddle or ski pole, or hang it from a branch via its top loop. Dual roof vents provide excellent air flow, reflective stake out loops keep you from tripping in the middle of the night and the hydrophilic thread at the seams expand when wet—sealing the seams and eliminating the need for liquid sealant.