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RE: [pct-l] Tyvek Tarps

I compared the cost of Tyvek to 4 mil plastic, and it turns out that we
could include a brand new 9X9 plastic tarp in each of our resupply boxes
for the cost of one Tyvek tarp.

All things being equal, the simplist solution is usually the best...

TednDeb

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Charcholla@aol.com [SMTP:Charcholla@aol.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, May 28, 1998 5:23 PM
> To:	PCT-L@saffron.hack.net
> Subject:	[pct-l] Tyvek Tarps
> 
> Hikers,
> 
> We'll all read the recent posts about tarps in general and about using
> tyvek
> as a material to make ones own light weight tarp.
> 
> Last weekend, I found the remains of someone's final opinion about
> tyvek tarps
> as they had discarded one along the PCT near Golden Oaks Springs
> (Section F in
> the PCT Guide). I'm not sure how long it had been there, but it was
> not
> holding up well under the elements.
> 
> FWIW: Remember that not everyone likes corn pasta so be careful with
> your
> selection of light weight equipment as well as with your food choices.
> 
> Happy hiking; dry camping,
> Charlie Jones
> 
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