[pct-l] Tents vs Tarps - Bivies?

[John Abela]

Well said Jeff.

Let me follow that up with this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/abelajohnb/4619499718/

Now granted, that is not the PCT, that is my own local trail. But as I made
clear in my initial post about this, my question about tarp/tent was not
specifically for the PCT. I was wanting to approach the topic from something
that would work for a lot of people for many years, regardless of where they
were. Your case, and this photo, are both answers for the "why a tent"
question.

(that said, I am not 100% advocating a tent setup. just helping to make a
point for one side of the issue)

As for "using a hammock"... yeah, I own the finest hammocks made (WB/HH/etc)
and love them all... but that is just not what this discussion was about...
:-p



On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 8:59 AM, Jeffrey Olson <jolson at olc.edu> wrote:

> You've been hiking through snow and the trail has been as much a creek
> as a trail for days and days.  It's been beautiful, but you're tired.
> You're making 15 miles a day and it's really tough hiking.  You come
> down to camp below the snowline and the hatch is on.  You throw up your
> tent in a couple minutes, get into it, kill 50 mosquitos, lie down with
> your quilt over your legs, and fall asleep.  (This could be anywhere,
> and snow isn't necessary.  The Three Sisters in July or August for example)
>
> Just one perspective on why some of us carry a tent.  (There are many
> paths to the same place.)
>
> Jeffrey Olson
> Martin, SD
>
> On 2/6/2011 9:50 AM, Kevin wrote:
> > I just can't fathom eer using a tent Unless it was in a snowy winter
> setting
> >
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