Re: [Philmont]: Re: phil tent weight

Is there a photo or reference for what the Philmont issued tent looks like?
Our troop is considering buying new tents. We would seriously consider a
tent that stands up to Phimont use (and abuse). Thanks!

Larry Walck
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr. Bob Klein" <drbob@troop111.org>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Re: phil tent weight

> Based on many past responses and actual practice, somewhat more accurate
> to say:
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> "...5 1/2 pounds plus the weight of the stakes you have to bring".
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> "No one man tents for Scouts".
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> "No bivy-sacks or similar, very low profile tents".
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> and yes, on the latter two comments, this IS to say "There are rules,
> and then there are 'real' rules".
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> 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 Sat Apr 19 19:52:59 2003