[pct-l] Gear list2 foot su

[Clifford McDonald]

Okay:

Seems a bit small; I guess that 2 foot square isn't the same as 2 square
feet. Didn't expect a lesson in math from the PCT list server, but learn
something new every day.

 

The difference between 2 sq. ft. and 2 ft. square

 

"2 feet square" refers to a square that is 2 feet on a side, that is, 

2 feet by 2 feet. 

 

"2 square feet" is a measure of area. It can refer to any shape (a 

rectangle 1 foot by 2 feet, for instance). 

 

The area of a 2-foot square is 4 square feet (2 feet * 2 feet).

 

From: Ron Cordell [mailto:ron.cordell at gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2012 7:57 PM
To: Clifford McDonald
Cc: Ed Jarrett; dm at quixnet.net; PCT List
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Gear list

 

Can't speak for Ed, but I use Tyvek for my ground sheet. From his gear list
it appears he does the same.

 

-ronc

On Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 4:30 PM, Clifford McDonald <clifmcdon at comcast.net>
wrote:

Ed:
>From your gear list; what is the 2 foot square chunk of tyvek used for?


-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Ed Jarrett
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 8:23 PM
To: dm at quixnet.net; PCT List
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Gear list



The link below is to my current gear list and is what I will be using
through the bulk of Oregon starting next week.  It does use a hammock rather
than a tent/tarp, but otherwise may give you some ideas.  The earlier
articles it reference describe my reasoning for the choices I made.
http://aclayjar.blogspot.com/2012/04/sample-gear-list.html

Ed Jarretthttp://aclayjar.blogspot.com/

> From: dm at quixnet.net
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:16:45 -0500
> Subject: [pct-l] Gear list
>
> I have only done day hikes, but am considering hiking the PCT starting
> next year, probably doing it in sections over the next 3 years.  Is
> there anyplace to find lists of necessary gear posted by experienced
> hikers?  I found one list in Georgia Swan's journal, but would like
> more for comparision.  I have talked to people in a couple of sporting
> goods stores but of course they always want to sell maximum dollars in
> top of the line stuff, rather than minimum weight adequate equipment.
>
>
>
> I hope to find a hiking partner among my outdoorsy friends as doing it
> solo does not appeal to me for safety reasons.
>
>
>
> Info from experienced hikers would be most appreciated.
>
>
>
> Newhiker
>
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