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I was looking to replace my freestanding 2 man tent with a lighter more adaptable system. I have yet to use a tent with another person for quite some time but do prefer the 2 man space as an option for a single person. The room to weight ratio just wins every time.

I was looking at a tarp setup but in the humid south really need the bug protection as bugs are a problem most of the year. I wasn't happy with the hanging bug nets that were floor-less because going floor-less in the humid areas can still leave you with crawlies in your sleeping area.

I decided on the little bug out system for 3 or 4 reasons.
It eliminates needing tent poles
It doesn't require trees
It has the larger vestibule detachable leaving you with a 1lb base you can use alone or with a bivy if needed.
It had a great bug system design that is removable. I didn't go with a tarp only because it seemed that I was going to do more reverse engineering to meet all my needs potentially than just trying the LBO.

So far I can say I am very happy. The vestibule means you can get out of the weather and still keep your boots on to do things and not track dirt into your enclosed area when using the bug nest.

I also was looking for a system that would allow me to stash away my bug area some. I can do this with the LBO by sliding the nest back and folding it into itself. When I'm ready to use it you simply attach the cordage to the 2 stakes up by the front and pull the nest up with another piece of cordage. Your not locked into using the space or not. This could be done a different way but so far I'm happy with the adaptability of this system.

Nest out of the way.


Open view in the morning is also a perk!!


This shows the vestibule attached with both doors open.

I do not quite understand why the SO tent systems (like the LBO, BS-2, BT-2 etc.) are not any more popular with outdoors folks.

It has the flexibility to go from open forester tarp setup to a fully enclosed tipi with stove and have a bugnet system. I think a lot of it has to do with folks not being able to wrap their brain around the flexibility of the design. To me, it totally outclasses any system out there and it should be considered the new standard that replaces the Whelen tarp.

Your pics really show how one can get from one to the other and the modularity of the system. Ya also need a pic with a stove in it and the all the sides zipped in. Heck you need a full video showing how to go from one setup to the other.

Very nice pics!

Great Pictures of your setup!
I have the LBO with the original vestibule, in your pictures is that a base - base configuration or the base and three part vestibule?
The other question is the placement of the stove jack, how do you like the jack up near the peak?
Again, Thanks for posting this.
Tim

It's the base with 3 piece vestibule. I have never used the stove jack and really don't plan on it here in NC.