[pct-l] sprouts and tarps
giniajim
jplynch at crosslink.net
Thu Apr 19 09:52:35 CDT 2012
A friend of mine uses a tarp (actually a combination poncho/tarp). For
bugs, he'll use a headnet. Of course, this requires that you are zipped up
in your sleeping bag, which on a hot night, might not be so comfortable.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim & Jane Moody" <moodyjj at comcast.net>
To: "Lorna Emerich" <lorna at ptera.net>
Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] sprouts and tarps
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> I'll jump on this first, before others post the same answer.
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> Something was sprouting on my socks, but I wouldn't eat it.
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> Tarps / tents? Lots of thrus carry tarps, which are more flexible and
> usually lighter and fine for rain, especially in California where it
> hardly ever rains. A major benefit of a tent is the bug netting. However,
> some systems allow for a bug net accessory with the tarp. I've never tried
> it that way.
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> Mango
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> From: "Lorna Emerich" <lorna at ptera.net>
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 9:44:57 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] sprouts and tarps
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> Has anyone out there ever tried growing sprouts on the trail? Also, do any
> of you use tarps instead of tents? I'm hiking the Colorado Trail this
> summer. Thanks,
>
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