[pct-l] Poncho/tarp

[Kathryn Zimmerman]

Diane, What did you finally decide?  Which option?  Ok, I reread it and you
chose Option 1

I have a SMD Lunar solo tent, but was thinking of going to MLD Serenity
Shelter and a poncho/tarp for the flexibility of options - just bug netting,
just tarp, or both when necessary AND saving ounces.   I love cowboy camping
most of all, but obviously rain and mosquitoes have to be kept at bay.

How did you mount the umbrella?  I've thought it would be great for sun
instead of a hat which would cause me to overheat.  Gotta keep from having
those dang power surges!

Kathryn

On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 7:06 PM, Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com <
diane at santabarbarahikes.com> wrote:

> My friend Lenny used a Golite poncho tarp the whole distance. He is
> 6'5". He survived in rain, snow and bugs. This is a picture of how he
> would set it up.
> http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=420901&back=1
>
> I had the same tarp. I am 5'3". I chose to carry a tent after Kennedy
> Meadows. I wanted generous protection from mosquitoes.
>
> I did some measuring of my various options, based on manufacturers
> weights. With the options that didn't involve a poncho, I added in
> the weight of my umbrella. I used rain chaps in all three options so
> I didn't add their weight. I didn't have a rain jacket so that was
> not an additional weight, either.
>
> Option 1
> The One tent 16 oz
> umbrella 10 oz
> Total: 26 oz (guy lines included)
>
> Option 2
> 8x10 tarp 14 oz
> A16 Bug Net 6 oz
> umbrella 10 oz
> Total: 30 oz + guy lines (unknown weight)
>
> Option 3
> Poncho tarp 10 oz
> A16 Bug Net 6 oz
> Equinox bivy sack 6.5 oz
> Total: 22.5 oz + guy lines (unknown weight)
>
> The weights were so close between the tent and the poncho that I
> think the tent is a better choice because it is simpler and provides
> a more generous space for refuge from mosquitoes. The umbrella was a
> failure for rain but a success for sun.
>
> Hope that helps a little.
>
>
> On Jan 1, 2010, at 3:18 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>
> > From: Kathryn Zimmerman <thebaglady07 at gmail.com>
> > 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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- Kathryn