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Re: [pct-l] Tents? Tarps? Bivy Sacks?
On Thu, 25 Jun 1998, Natasha Sullivan wrote:
> I was talking to someone the other day about my plans to hike the PCT in
> the near future. He suggested that I shouldn't take a tent if I hike
> during the summer months, it wasn't worth the weight. To me this seems
> totally odd, since I've always taken a tent with me when I go
> backpacking. I've heard of people using tarps and bivy sacks on the
> PCT, but wouldn't that get kind of lousy during the rain? What about
> mosquitoes?
For much of California and southern Oregon, you're not likely to
encounter much rain. I made it all the way to the Columbia River with
only having been rained on once at night but that's exceptionally
lucky.
You might carry a tent from Campo until Kennedy Meadows where you'll
want to pick up your tent. As you say, you'll want it for a haven from
those awful mosquitos. Then switch back to a tarp somewhere in the
Northern Sierras like say Belden. It's a judgement call to decide
where you'll need a tent next. Play it by ear.
> If I did use a tarp, does anyone have any recommendations
> for a size? (6' x 8' maybe?)
I found 6'x8' a little too small. 8'x8' would be about right for me.
As with everything, go experiment now to find out what will work for
you.
-Karl
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