Re: [Philmont]: Re: phil tent weight

Based on many past responses and actual practice, somewhat more accurate
to say:

"...5 1/2 pounds plus the weight of the stakes you have to bring".

"No one man tents for Scouts".

"No bivy-sacks or similar, very low profile tents".

and yes, on the latter two comments, this IS to say "There are rules,
and then there are 'real' rules".

jquinlavin wrote:
> Tent weight response from the program director's office:
> (Also found on page 8 of the guidebook to adventure)
>
> "John,
> Philmont issues the BSA Philmont Backpacker tent approximate weight 5
> 1/2 lbs. It is a 2-person tent.
> Betty Brown"
>
> Response to questions regarding one man tents and bivys: ( the guidebook
> does say one man tents are ok for odd numbered crews)
>
> John,
> The answer to your questions is No one man tents and No bivy tents. I
> checked with Doug Palmer,
> Associate Director of Program.
> Thanks!
> Betty Brown
>
> jquinlavin wrote:
> Betty,
> Can you tell me what is the official word on:
> 1) one man tents. Are they permitted?
> 2) bivy tents. Are they permitted?
>
> Thank you very much for your time.
> John Quinlavin

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Received on Fri Apr 18 18:24:55 2003