Re: [pct-l] Tarps

[Rebecca Williams <rebeccaw@ix.netcom.com>]

if you want to use a tarp & are worried about bugs ...
here's a possible alternative. you could use a sleepscreen
& the tarp. The sleepscreen & a tarp should still weigh less than
a tent would. The weight is listed as 13 oz.
The sleepscreen is like a mosquitoe net mini dome
that fits just over your head & torso.
you can take a look at it at:
http://www.rei.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=2999&prmenbr=8000

-rebecca

David_Clark@candle.com wrote:

> I have been reading about the use of tarps instead of tents. Tarps sound
> more practical in wet weather, but being eaten
> alive in some areas of the Sierras is not to attractive. Does this intai
> the use of lots of DEET, or netting over you bag?
> I have read through some of the archives and a David Sinnett mentioned
> using bungie code instead of cord or rope.
> Anyone try using bungie cord for the corners of a tarp?
> I tried to e-Mail David, but the message was return undeliverable.
>
> I will probable ask some very rudimetary questions but with so much to
> choose from now, I have been out of this for some time ,  I figure the only
> really dumb question is the one not asked.
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
>
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