[pct-l] Tarps and rain (long)

[margepr@sunvalley.net (Marge Prothman)]

Good Post Sterling,

Also do not forget, the tarp wet, weighs a lot less than the tent wet, when
you have to pack it up.  The tarp is easily dried at your rest stop.  I will
most likely use my tarp in Washington on my section hikes from mid July to
early September.  I think how you pitch it determines if you get wet or not.

Cheers,   Marge (the old gal)



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[mailto:pct-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Sterling Barlow
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 4:59 PM
To: Michael Gosnell
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Subject: [pct-l] Tarps and rain (long)


Michael wrote:
>Will tarps keep all rain out?

No.  Neither will a tent (improper pitch, improper site, leaky seams, fly
touching inner tent, pitching in middle of rain storm, entering-exiting
when wet, etc.)

>Do I need anything more to make sure my bag doesn't get wet?