[pct-l] Carbon Fiber Poles

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

_mikehergert at yahoo.com_ (mailto:mikehergert at yahoo.com)  writes:  By  the way, 
it would have been a terrible situation to be using a tarp unless you  really 
knew what you were doing.  In addition to very high winds, the  temperature 
was quite cold.  My water bottle inside the tent froze solid  overnight and 
anything left outside was coated with rime ice.  We wore  every bit of clothing 
we had (which was a lot) and were still pretty chilly.  Winter isn't over yet 
in the mountains.
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Glad to hear the carbon fiber poles held up fine in a storm and you folks  
came through fine.  Another reason I do not use a tarp.  It is  just too edgy 
for me on the trail.  I want the simple peace of mind knowing  that no matter 
what the weather/bugs I will always have a nice campsite and be  just fine.
 
I remember years ago there were  very few solo tents for backpacking.  You 
had to carry a two person tent at  about 4-6 pounds for your shelter.  Now you 
can have a nice 360 degree view  freestanding shelter for under 3 pounds.  That 
is good enough for me.   Your shelter is always perfectly pitched each time 
you set up camp, weather or  no weather.
 
I know people thru hike the PCT and hardly use a shelter at all.  They  
cowboy camp almost the whole way.  Fine for them.  Have fun.  Not  for me.  I am a 
chicken.  When I am out on the trail banging along and  see dark clouds ahead, 
I want no concerns or worries.  Without my nice  little tent, I would start 
crying and bail to the nearest motel/hot tub (if  available).  :-)
 
Switchback the Tent




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