[pct-l] Tarp in Washington?

[CHUCK CHELIN]

Good morning, JJ,



Yes, I use a SilNylon tarp in the Washington rain, and yes I would do so
again.  What I like about a tarp vs. a tent is the lesser weight, the
ability to vary the pitching configuration, and the improved visibility I
have of the immediate surrounding area.



For most of the PCT, i.e. up to Cascade Locks, I carry a combination
tarp/poncho but no other rainwear.  In Washington – or Oregon if I happen to
be hiking in the long rainy season – I have used the tarp/poncho quite a bit
but I prefer to carry a slightly larger tarp which does not have the poncho
hood.  The hood-hole is always a bit of an aggravation to seal when the
thing is pitched as a tarp, plus in known rain country I want more serious
and convenient dedicated rain gear anyway.

http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=263806

http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=265651



Not everyone adapts well to tarp sleeping, possibly needing the security of
that massive 1 ounce/square yard fortress around them.  I prefer to sleep
under the stars, and if I must seek shelter I what it as open and as airy as
possible.



Enjoy your planning,



Steel-Eye

Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT – 1965

http://www.trailjournals.com/steel-eye

http://www.trailjournals.com/SteelEye09


On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 8:25 AM, Jim Keener ( J J ) <
pct2010 at ridgetrailhiker.com> wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> Okay. I'm getting a bit ahead of myself. I have yet to make it north of
> I-80 on the trail. But. I'm thinking of Washington. And rain. And tarps. The
> question, you ask: if you have used a tarp in Washington, is that what you
> would do again? Why? Thank you.
>
> Walk well,
> Jim Keener ( J J )
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