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Re: [at-l] Ground cloth?
On Fri, 12 Jan 1996, Tom Keegan wrote:
> I recently got a Kelty Windfoil Ultralight. When I ordered it couldn't find
> a fitted ground cloth for it and was planning on making one for it. When it
> arrived it said that a ground cloth was unnecesary. I've used it a number
> of time and it has been good so far, but I'm worried. I don't want a lot of
> wear and tear on it from not using a ground cloth. What you think? Thank you.
>
Yes, the bottom is probably waterproof - for a while. And, yes, abrasion
from the ground, sticks and stones will cause problems later on. A
groundcloth will make it perform like new for a very long time.
-Milt
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