[pct-l] tents: freestanding vs. staked

[Marge Prothman]

I agree with Shepherd on the staking of a tarp.  I used the tarp for a lot
of years. My
daughter had made it. It was big enough to sleep 3 and our gear.  When it
was freeing 
cold out we even utilized frozen cow pies it there was not enough rocks.
That worked for us   (big grin).

Marge (the old gal)

-----Original Message-----

I have used a staked shelter for years mainly because I don't want to 
carry the weight of a free standing tent.  If I can not stake down my 
shelter, I lay the stake flat and place rocks on top of it.  This has 
always worked well for me even is strong winds, just use more rocks. 
Digging a hole in snow and then covering the stakes with it, also will 
work well.  That said, staking is a bit slower and more work than 
setting up a free standing tent.  I have never not had enough energy to 
do it but have often wished that I did not have to.

Shepherd

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