[pct-l] Tarp camping without a bivy

[Jim Marco]

Sean,
	Well, I use a tarp with no bivy all the time. The trick is to use a larger tarp so you don't worry about the spray. They all seem to balance out at around 12-14 ounces, weather you go for a small tarp w/bivy or a larger tarp without one.
A bit less is always possible using cuban, of course. A 9'x9' tarp works pretty well for two people. At 9yd of material, plus stakes, hemming and some line, it finishes out at a little under a pound.
	My thoughts only

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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Sean Mullahy
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 2:45 PM
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Subject: [pct-l] Tarp camping without a bivy

I've been wondering if anybody has any experience with tarp camping without a bivy. I've got a friend meeting up with me for the sierras (and maybe
past) and I'm thinking about picking up a light / cheap two-man tarp shelter for us during that time. It seems that the bivy system is the standard to go along with the tarp shelter, but is it entirely necessary?
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