[pct-l] The best lightweight shelter

[blisterfree at isp01.net (Brett)]

Suggest reading "Beyond Backpacking" for full answers to 
your questions and concerns about the tarp. In short, site 
selection is all important, for users of both tarps and 
tents. Bathtub floors give a false sense of security, and in 
fact a well-selected site (ie soft, absorbent, pristine 
ground, slightly sloped and/or raised above its 
surroundings) is the only way to insure that heavy runoff 
won't swamp your living area. Avoid camping on dished and 
compacted ("campground") ground at any cost during a 
rainstorm.

- bf

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Weber" <pies_con_queso@yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 1:31 PM
Subject: [pct-l] The best lightweight shelter


> My friend and I seem to be at odds with what may be the 
> best shelter for going out in potential rain. I'm under 
> the impression that the purpose of a tarp is for both 
> shade and rain-shielding, whereas my friend seems to think 
> that the lack of a floor and complete walls will allow 
> flooding. I suggested a fastpack footprint, but the 
> comment about floods caused concern about the lack of a 
> seal along the floor corners.
>
> What is your experience with a tarp tent as a shield 
> against the elements? Will a tarp provide adequate 
> shelter? Is it worth the weight to pack a tent?
>
>
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