[at-l] uses for a tarp

[shellydhale at earthlink.net (Shelly Hale)]

Wouldn't that be a Wonder Woman Cape?  LOL

Shelly Hale
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From: "amy" <askowronek@mindspring.com>
To: "AT-List" <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 11:11 PM
Subject: [at-l] uses for a tarp


> I leave string permanently attached to mine across the middle.  Makes
> for quick setup.  If it's pouring and I want a dry place to have lunch,
> I can make one really quick.  I use that reflective string - makes it 
> much
> easier to find the tarp at night.
> 
> I have two issues with silnylon tarps.  One - because they're so 
> slippery,
> it's hard to prop them up with hiking poles.  Two - because they're so 
> slippery,
> they're dangerous to walk on.
> 
> But other than that, love 'em.
> 
> Other uses for the tarp:
> 
> Improvised Superman cape
> Quickie waterbag
> Front porch
> Wind block for shelter
> 
> -amy
> 
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