[pct-l] Zpack tarp tent question

River Malcolm river at orcasonline.com
Tue Jan 29 12:06:28 CST 2013


Hello Wise, Wild and Wonderful PCT Lovers,

As a truly novice backpacker, at the ripe young age of 65, I hope to carry the lightest possible pack.

I am starting with Section A (maybe a bit beyond) for a short baptismal hike late March-early April.

The Zpack tarp tent sounds like a very light shelter that would be perfect, but I am not experienced with tarps
and am -- ummm, shall we say --- spatially challenged. Can you please advise whether you think
I could reasonably expect myself to master one basic, simple
setup and use this tarp tent effectively despite lack of tarp experience? 

And if you know of setup
instructions or youtube on the internet that would help, that would be great. (Not that I can't look
for myself, but if you know something that is reliable....)

Many many thanks for your time and experience,
River


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