[pct-l] PCT sleeping system

[shon mcganty]

When you say "bivy poncho combination" I assume the poncho is one that doubles as a tarp, right?
I can't recommend a bivy as your solo shelter.  I've used a bivy while hiking for a couple months in Japan during the rainy season and during a typhoon, and got soaked inside a bivy.  I used a bivy again on weekend hikes in the rain in Washington and again got wet inside.  I didn't learn my leason, and brought iton my 1st PCT hike, and found, even when it doesn't rain, my sleeping bag gets wet simply due to condensation.
 
Backpacks:
I use a golight, and found I like the fit, the size, durability.  The two things I don't like about it: the side pocket for a water bottle is too small, so an empty or nearly empty Nalgene bottle pops out; b) my 28 inch waist is too thin, so that the waist belt doesn't tighten up enough
 
 


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From: patrick griffith <patrickjgriffith at hotmail.com>
To: "patrickjgriffith at hotmail.com" <patrickjgriffith at hotmail.com> 
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 12:13 AM
Subject: [pct-l] PCT sleeping system


Hi All,
My planning for 2013 is coming along nicely, next up : equipment.
My main decision to make is what sort of sleeping system should i go for? If possible i'd like to avoid a tent, on weight and cost grounds. I think a bivy bag and poncho combination will be sufficient for me, but i'd like  to know what you all think.
The other question i have is : what rucksack to go for?, my own rucksack has served me well over the years but it is very old and worn out, and probably isn't big enough and so a new purchase is on the cards, so your thoughts on options would be most appreciated. I've heard a lot about Osprey, ULA and Golite, but want as much information as possible before buying one!
Thanks in advance for all the help!
Patrick                         
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