[pct-l] Poncho/tarp

[Paul Bodnar]

Hi Kathryn,

 

I have used a poncho/tarp with a bivy in the past.  This system worked well for me but it might not be the right choice for others.  I recommend testing out any shelter system you use prior to a thru-hike to work out any problems.  With practice you can get really fast setting up and taking down your tarp/poncho which will minimize your exposure to weather. 

 

Check out a nice way to tie a line to a corner of a tarp/poncho using a sheet bend at hikethru.com.  Here is the link

 

http://hikethru.com/hiking-information/useful-knots/sheet-bend

 

Paul

 

 
> Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 18:11:22 -0500
> From: thebaglady07 at gmail.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Poncho/tarp
> 
> I'm trying to figure ways to get my pack base weight down and was wondering
> if anyone has any experience with poncho tarps? It seems like my rain gear
> is not something used every day and if I could either use my groundcloth or
> tarp as raingear, that would be an improvement. But I'm trying to imagine
> setting up or taking down when it's raining, when you need both the poncho
> and the tarp. Isn't that a problem?
> 
> -- 
> - Kathryn
> Bag Lady '07 GA-ME
> PCT '10?
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