[pct-l] tarps?

[natgold@xxxxxxx (Nate)]

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Sly-

Thanks for the tarp help!

Nate

Slyatpct@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 3/3/2003 12:27:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> natgold@ufl.edu writes:
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>> Hi-
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>> I'm thinking about making the big jump from ClipFlashlight to tarp
>> for
>> our early season JMT hike.  It's partly b/c I'm tired of dripping
>> condensation onto my bag from poor ventilation, and mostly due to
>> trying
>> to go lightweight with dreams of oneday even, ultra....my new quest.
>>
>> Does anyone have any recommendations for tarps? How does the GoLite
>> Cave do?
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> That tarps don't have condensation is a misconception, they certainly
> do.
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>> Here are some stupid questions I have about using a tarp:
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>> 1.  How do you get your sticks or trekking poles into really hard
>> ground, if trees aren't avail?
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> I don't think you'll find ground to hard to put in stakes.  In lieu of
> trees tie your poles off in V opposing each other.
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>> 2.  In early June, is the Nest bug netting necessary?  I'm thinking
>> the
>> extra weight isn't worth it that time of year, but I'm not sure.
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> There are plenty of mosquitoes on the JMT in June!
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>> 3.  What kind of ground cloth is recommended and where do you buy
>> it?
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> Tyvek or house wrap is used as much as anything else these days.  Try
> a new sub division where they're building and I'm sure you can pick up
> a piece the size you need for free.
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>> 4.  I understand that if pitched properly, getting wet isn't an
>> issue.
>> So does this mean I can safely use my down bag with the tarp? I've
>> also
>> been told the Sierra's are really dry compared to the Appalachians
>> so
>> this shouldn't be too much of an issue.
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> The Sierras don't have as much rain as the AT.  However, early morning
> dew exist everywhere.  Take the time everyday if you can to air out
> and sun dry your down bag and gear.
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>> Thanks everyone for all the help so far.  This message board has
>> been
>> really fun and informative.  Keep up the great discussions...it
>> really
>> helps.
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> Yup, good board.
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> Sly