[pct-l] Ground sheet querry

[Scott Williams]

I used a Tyvek sheet under my rip stop bathtub floor with a 12 year old
Wanderlust and by the time I got to WA, it was still watertight.  It is a
bit of extra weight.  I probably didn't need it, but as I was using a Neo
Air pad which is wonderful, but liable to puncture, I felt the extra weight
was worth it.  I cowboy camped most of the way, and used the Tyvek when I
didn't pitch the tent, so I suppose I really did need it.  When there're no
bugs and it isn't raining, cowboy camping is the only way to go, and the
good news is that the vast majority of the nights on the PCT fell into that
category.  Have a great summer.

Shroomer

On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 12:38 PM, Ben Ulsh <ulshbdbd at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> I am planning a through hike of the PCT for 2013 and I am in the process of
> transitioning to the UL philosohpy.  I am planning on taking a Tarp Tent
> Double rainbow for my girlfriend and I and recently read on the Tarp Tent
> website that the floors of their shelters are very strong and don't
> necessarily need a ground sheet.  I have always used a ground sheet for all
> of my shelters on every ground surface and still think they're very
> important for obvious reasons.  My question is,  Based on the stated
> strength of the Tarp Tent floors is a Tyvek ground sheet or even a 2 mil
> plastic groundsheet something to leave at home?  Thank you all in advance!!
> -Ben
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