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

[m.karon@xxxxxxxxx (Marshall Karon)]

As others have mentioned, anything can happen. I have seen pictures of folks
being snowed on early in Southern California. But, rain and wind will be
most of the inclement weather you will find. And the mosquitoes will
probably be the worst natural disaster (so be sure to have netting). The
Sierras are normally dry with no snow during the time you will be in them.
And even in Washington, normally it is rain and cold. So, if you are
comfortable in a tarp, go for it!

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <maurer@earthlink.net>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 8:57 AM
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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