[pct-l] Tarps and Scorpions

[montypct]

I almost always cowboy camp.
The only time I've seen scorpions is under rocks I picked up while setting 
up camp.

There's a place to watch for them.




Warner Springs Monty
Pacific Crest Trail 2650 Miles .....Again.....and Again
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd DeLuca" <todddeluca at gmail.com>
To: "PCT-L" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 2:29 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Tarps and Scorpions


> Hi everyone.  I am excited to be attempting a thru-hike of the PCT
> this year with my wife.  I've been reading avidly this email list for
> months (no tests, please!) but have not heard anything about my
> secret fear: waking up with a scorpion nestled in my quilt.  We don't
> have those in the cold wet northeast.
>
> Should I be worried about scorpions (and snakes) crawling under our
> tarp and into my warm, cozy quilt?  If so, does anyone have advice on
> how to deal with this issue?  Any help or hand-holding would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Reason
>
>
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