RE: [at-l] Bivy sacks, again.

[DaRedhead@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/2/98, 10:52:02 PM, thatgirl@astrogirl.com writes:

<<  If I'm waiting out rain during the day, I can do that in a shelter.>>

Assuming, of course, that a) you're AT a shelter and b) there aren't 25 other
thru hikers in it.  I don't know - but to me, the 10 extra ounces is less
important than other things - having a tent means an easy, no hassle house.
You don't have to depend on shelters, you won't have to stay in essentially
one position when spending long periods of time in it, it sets up easy, you
can have your pack inside when it's raining - there are so many advantages to
having a tent, I have to wonder why anyone wouldn't chose to carry one.  I
know a lot of ultra lighters go with a tarp or bivy - but I just don't see how
the weight you shave off is worth it. 

The Redhead
Ga > Me  00
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