[pct-l] cowboy camping to Kennedy Meadows

[Michael Pinkus]

Jackass,Thanks for that idea. I think i'm going to go with the Solomid. Might even spring for cuban cloth.........Do they make a bug net for it?
cheers,Mike

> From: jmmoores at hotmail.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:03:40 -0700
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] cowboy camping to Kennedy Meadows
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> 
> Mike,
> 
> It all depends on your comfort level. A bivi can be a bit minimalist to some if it's raining or snowing.
> 
> Each year is different. We carried all of our Sierra gear for about the first 360 miles last year due to the weather and snow conditions. We saw rain/snow in the Lagunas, San Jacinto, Onyx Summit and Holcomb Ridge and under Baden Powell.
> 
> In '09 we only needed shelter once, getting caught on Fuller Ridge in a storm.
> 
> You may never need a shelter before KM, but it's likely that you'll see some weather along the way. If you can handle ridding out a storm in a bivi, it's a lightweight way to go. I personally like the room provided by a tarp. If weight is a concern and there is room in your budget you can pick up a tarp made out of spinnaker or cuban fiber or make your own. 
> 
> I've been looking at Mountain Laural Designs Mini Sole Tarp. I just haven't decided if it's in the budget - $160 to shave 5oz off my two-person tarp. Tough deceisions...I do like new gear.
> 
> Hmmm,
> Jackass
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> 
> 
> 
> > From: mikepinkus at hotmail.com
> > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:08:00 -0800
> > Subject: [pct-l] cowboy camping to Kennedy Meadows
> > 
> > 
> > Hello Again All,After watching numerous videos and reading trail journals, it seems a lot of people cowboy camp for a lot of California. Would it make sense to just get a lightweight bivi bag to keep the dew off of my bag and forgo the tent until later on, say Kennedy Meadows?
> > I would appreciate any thoughts or ideas you may have.
> > cheers,Mike 		 	   		  
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