[pct-l] Zpack tarp tent question

[David Thibault]

River,

If you haven't done successful brain surgery before I wouldn't risk it.
8-)

Seriously,  I remember my 1st night on the AT when one of the other thru
hikers there didn't know how to light his stove.   All I could think was
"this guy, he was also 65, has no chance of completing the trail".  We
became good friends over that summer and he went on to complete the triple
crown over the next two years.   I guess the moral of the story is - don't
worry so much - you will figure it out....

Of course you can play around with setting it up at home before you hit the
trail too.

 Day-Late



> As a truly novice backpacker, at the ripe young age of 65, I hope to carry
> the lightest possible pack.
>
> I am starting with Section A (maybe a bit beyond) for a short baptismal
> hike late March-early April.
>
> The Zpack tarp tent sounds like a very light shelter that would be
> perfect, but I am not experienced with tarps
> and am -- ummm, shall we say --- spatially challenged. Can you please
> advise whether you think
> I could reasonably expect myself to master one basic, simple
> setup and use this tarp tent effectively despite lack of tarp experience?
>
> And if you know of setup
> instructions or youtube on the internet that would help, that would be
> great. (Not that I can't look
> for myself, but if you know something that is reliable....)
>
> Many many thanks for your time and experience,
> River
>
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