[pct-l] Re: GoLite Backpack (and other ramblings)

[hiker at godlikebuthumble.com (Hiker)]

At 09:29 AM 8/18/03, John Hildebrand wrote:
>What type of hiking poles do you use with it?  (Or do you just forage for 
>branches).  I'd like to get a Cave, but want to be confident that the 
>hiking poles I choose can handle the stress of the tarp-tent (and are 
>light:-)).

After using the itty-bitty pole that come with the Shires TarpTent, and 
watching it flex - but not break, in a storm , I will vouch that ANY pole 
you can use a hiking pole will hold up as a shelter support.