[pct-l] JMT in late August with poncho rainfly

[Ellen Shopes]

You'll probably be OK without the tent, although afternoon cloudbursts can 
happen this time of year.  I'd be a little worried about escape from 
mosquitos, although late August will probably be OK this year.
No stove should work fine, as long as you don't miss a hot drink when the 
temps are below freezing.
Elderly Ellen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Thoms" <wthomsjr at comcast.net>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 1:05 PM
Subject: [pct-l] JMT in late August with poncho rainfly


> To offset the weight of a bear canister and extra food I am thinking of
> doing the JMT southbound beginning in late summer without my 4 lb Clip
> Flashlight tent.  My backpackers poncho can be rigged with my trekking
> poles, two stakes and two guy lines with two more stakes into a long slim
> rainfly.  I have a headnet and will obtain a piece of plastic for a
> groundcloth.  I imagine I'd be all right but not if I encounter frequent 
> or
> heavy rain and wind.  Comments?
>
>
>
> Also, I've gone a week with no stove and only cold food/drink.  Will two
> plus weeks be different?
>
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