Re: [at-l] Bivy sacks, again and again and again...

["Jeff Walters" <jeffjw@geocities.com>]

I'd have to agree with you DaRedHead, I've seen and experienced these
advantages and will never go to the bivy or tarp -- no matter how much
weight I save.  The sleeping pad is another story.

An I thought I was a gear head, geesh guys!
Happy Trails, Jeff Walters
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>
><<  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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