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Posted by Ed G on September 12, 2006 at 6:41:14 am EDT
In reply to Re: Thunderstorms posted by Chumango on September 12, 2006 at 6:18:48 am EDT

Being a backpacker living in the Southeast, I often get the opportunity to go on camping trips where severe thunderstorms are a daily routine.

I have to just ignore the storms.

The probability of getting struck by lightning is fairly low ( I keep telling myself).

I will take precautions when I can. I often get off the ground by getting into a hammock with a tarp hung up above me to stay dry.

If I'm out bushwacking and don't have my hammock or a fly with me, I will continue on my way to camp and not worry about getting struck...doesn't do much good to worry about it.

If a lighting storm comes at night, I'm just glad to be dry in the tent, and just wait for the storm to pass over.

Ear plugs help quite a bit.

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• Re: Thunderstorms - Bill S 16:33:31 09/12/2006
• Re: Thunderstorms - Chumango 07:19:20 09/12/2006
  • Re: Thunderstorms - Dave S 11:23:04 09/12/2006
    • Re: Thunderstorms - Ed G 11:53:10 09/12/2006

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