[pct-l] sleeping open in the desert?

[montypct]

I've only slept in a tent at Lake Morena.  The rest of Campo to KM I have 
hardly ever even set up a tarp.  Don't remember anything negative.  Very 
comfortable ........................................... and simple.

Warner Springs Monty


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "matthew lesniewicz" <mlesswicz at yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 5:14 PM
Subject: [pct-l] sleeping open in the desert?


> so how do most feel about sleeping out open in the desert, CAMPO-KM? I'm 
> talking ground cloth, bivouac, tarp. How are the creepy crawlies, 
> everything included. Do many go this route with the open exposure out 
> there. Personally I like the connection to the elements, but I haven't 
> done much desert camping either, especially socal. Should there be much 
> concern, with any one particular species, snakes, ants etc.? I n the 
> bivouac not much can get to you, but I've heard stories of waking up to a 
> rattler on a guys' chest, yeeks! I like the thought of carrying a tarp 
> for quick shade relief during high noon breaks. Has anyone  ever attempted 
> to collect water from condensation on plastic with plants underneath and a 
> funnelled drainage hole for collection in a pot. One of the good ole 
> survival tricks I read about. I wonder how much water you actually catch 
> overnight, maybe enough for a schwill for breakfast. I'm sure every drop 
> would count out there though. I had another thought for
> shade relief, I've never tried this, only a idea, what about using a car 
> window shield visor, those reflective shiny heat deterrents. I good sized 
> one for a larger vehicle maybe. You could hold it over you for quick 
> relief on breaks, possibly pre rig it somehow with rope. They're actually 
> padded too and if you fold them there comfy and almost thicker and larger 
> than a ridgerest.  Two for one jobby, shade and sleep pad. Sound pretty 
> silly or take it to kickoff for innovative gear? Or maybe just use a dam 
> umdrella!!!!!
>
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