[pct-l] sleeping open in the desert?

[Mike Saenz]

Though I've never heard of a hiker having problems with scorpions,
tarantulas or snakes crawling on them, just the thought of that would
make me loose sleep...

Or spiders, ants...

Or how about those huge iridescent purple flying bugs that buzz real
loud and look like they could bite an ounce of flesh from you...

Or....


Now sleep tight!

Michael  Saenz
Associate Partner

MVE & Partners, Inc. | Architecture + Planning + Interiors 
Irvine + Oakland + Honolulu

1900 Main Street, Suite 800 | Irvine, California 92614-7318 | T
949.809.3388 | www.mve-architects.com

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Pea Hicks
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 5:45 PM
To: matthew lesniewicz
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] sleeping open in the desert?



matthew lesniewicz wrote:
> so how do most feel about sleeping out open in the desert, CAMPO-KM?
> I'm talking ground cloth, bivouac, tarp. How are the creepy crawlies,
> everything included. Do many go this route with the open exposure out
> there. Personally I like the connection to the elements, but I
> haven't done much desert camping either, especially socal. Should
> there be much concern, with any one particular species, snakes, ants
> etc.? I n the bivouac not much can get to you, but I've heard stories
> of waking up to a rattler on a guys' chest, yeeks! 

i wouldn't let this worry you too much. many folks (myself included) 
cowboy camp in the desert as often as possible. it's really delightful. 
i never had a problem with creepy-crawlies in the desert. further north,

in the sierra and beyond, you'll have mosquitos to contend with, but 
that's a different issue.

i just threw down my tyvek, z-rest, and sleeping bag. i think from campo

to km, i set up my tent maybe 6 times at the most.

girlscout


-- 
Pea Hicks
San Diego, CA
USA
http://www.myspace.com/peahix
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