[pct-l] Ground cloth - myth or requirement

[Monty Tam]

http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/bivydetail.cfm?PRODUCTS__ProductID=EQ
3000

This would work for a floorless tent.
I use a an Equinox ultralight mummy bivi with just a tarp or a tarp/poncho.
Part of its purpose is to act as a ground cloth.  Holding in more warmth,
it also allows me to use a lighter bag.

Warner Springs Monty




> [Original Message]
> From: Jack Richardson <jackrichardson at adelphia.net>
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Date: 11/21/2006 10:27:54 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] Ground cloth - myth or requirement
>
> I did not use a ground cloth during my last long distance hike. 
>
> Does anyone have opinions on the use with a tarptent?
>
> tumbleweed
>
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