Fw: [pct-l] Outragous Tarps

["Mike \"Snoop\" Paton" <snoop@erols.com>]

>I was parusing the web and found something I couldn't believe. On what is
>listed as the "Ultra-light Hiking Page" the
>had a list on equipment. I looked at the tarp section. They listed a Moss
>Heptawing tarp. It covers 65 Sq. Ft.
>The list price is $169.00. For something you could make for $40.00 tops.
>And it weighs only 3 lbs. My Walrus tent weighs that much.
>Is this exploytation of Ultra-light hiking that prevelant in the world, or
>am I crazy.
>The site is. I selected "tarps" in the "Light weight Gear shop"
> http://www.backpacking.net/home.html
>Seems like this will only help you wallet be Ultra-light.


I've seen this tarp on the Trail.  It looks interesting, but your right...
After ground covering, and this Heptawing tarp, The weight would be the same
as a light tent.

Just curious, how much does Campmore charge?  I threw out my catalogs.

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