[pct-l] Carbon Fiber Poles

[RJ Lewis]

I have seen alot of nice single man tents, and even the 2 man tents are 
getting lighter, for those that want to either have a bit more comfort 
out on the trail or perhaps want to keep their gear dryer than most do. 
I saw a nice one that topped out at just 3 lbs 1 oz that was a 2 man. 
Nice set up too- is one on my "list" in fact-- one of many lists I've 
made of the gear and things I'm looking over for review in person. ;-)  
I may not ever win any awards for ultralight, but darnit, I plan on 
being warm, dry and well fed while out on the trail. I don't want to be 
one of those who has to be rescued due to weather alone out there. No 
thanks. Granted, we cannot all predict those late spring storms, and 
even the most well prepared of us cannot always predict what can happen 
out there. I fault no one for their choices in gear. But as everyone 
says, hike your own hike. I just want to be fairly well prepared to take 
care of myself out there-  I would hate to have to count on someone else 
to take care of me. That's not my style, although I don't mind a bit of 
company now and then! =)

Happy Trails to all who are leaving now and shortly! Be safe out there 
and have a fantastic time!!
See you when you get back!
Ronnie Jo



Hiker97 at aol.com wrote:
>  
> _mikehergert at yahoo.com_ (mailto:mikehergert at yahoo.com)  writes:  By  the way, 
> it would have been a terrible situation to be using a tarp unless you  really 
> knew what you were doing.  In addition to very high winds, the  temperature 
> was quite cold.  My water bottle inside the tent froze solid  overnight and 
> anything left outside was coated with rime ice.  We wore  every bit of clothing 
> we had (which was a lot) and were still pretty chilly.  Winter isn't over yet 
> in the mountains.
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> Glad to hear the carbon fiber poles held up fine in a storm and you folks  
> came through fine.  Another reason I do not use a tarp.  It is  just too edgy 
> for me on the trail.  I want the simple peace of mind knowing  that no matter 
> what the weather/bugs I will always have a nice campsite and be  just fine.
>  
> I remember years ago there were  very few solo tents for backpacking.  You 
> had to carry a two person tent at  about 4-6 pounds for your shelter.  Now you 
> can have a nice 360 degree view  freestanding shelter for under 3 pounds.  That 
> is good enough for me.   Your shelter is always perfectly pitched each time 
> you set up camp, weather or  no weather.
>  
> I know people thru hike the PCT and hardly use a shelter at all.  They  
> cowboy camp almost the whole way.  Fine for them.  Have fun.  Not  for me.  I am a 
> chicken.  When I am out on the trail banging along and  see dark clouds ahead, 
> I want no concerns or worries.  Without my nice  little tent, I would start 
> crying and bail to the nearest motel/hot tub (if  available).  :-)
>  
> Switchback the Tent
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