[pct-l] Using a Tarptent for a Thru hike

[reynolds@xxxxxxxx (Reynolds, WT)]

Regardless of what Frank says you CAN get significently snowed on in the
Sierra in June. However it is rare.

-----Original Message-----
From: maurer@earthlink.net [mailto:maurer@earthlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 8:57 AM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Using a Tarptent for a Thru hike


Hi all,

I've been using a home made Tarptent for 2 for quite awhile now, with
tremendous success (thanks Henry!). One thing I have not yet encountered
is snow - if I think I'll be in snow I usually take my Stephensons 3R.
For an upcoming thru hike I was planning on making a tarptent for 1. My
question to the group is whether I should reconsider this in light of
possible issues with snow in the Sierra section or further north. I'm
not worried about rain or wind - I've been in it already and my little
home has shouldered it without issue. I do worry a bit about being
caught in a large snowfall without a shelter that is fully enclosed.

Am I being paranoid?

--
Mike Maurer


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