Shelter
To protect yourself from wind, weather and insects at night on a trip, you need a shelter on the trail.
The most common shelters are tents, but there are also approaches that are more minimalist.
Below I will present various shelters.
Tents
Shelter is the most important thing for staying protected from wind and rain at night. The most common form of shelter on the trail is the tent.
Tarps
The tarpaulin - or tarp for short - is a rectangular, sometimes also square sheet that has guy-out points at the corners and edges. A tarp is the lightest way to protect yourself from rain and wind, but requires the most knowledge when setting it up.
