SSScout 1615 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 First we're asked about using a parachute for shelter, and it wanders off into Tarp useage. 15' x 25' tarp. Stake out one 15' side, stretch the next grommets about 5' out, fold that up about 5' tall, use sticks,poles, tie to trees, fold over top the first grounded section, stretch out with two more poles, or tie to trees. Cross section is a "C". Ground cloth, top and wall against the weather, plenty of room for two Scouts and their gear, overhang for shade, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutBox 11 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I use a very large Hilleberg Tarp for the adult area. Works great. hang high, and keep the side low so to protect from the weather. Link to post Share on other sites
Basementdweller 608 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 guilty as charged. I have a collection of tarps from sheets of plastic with duct tape reenforced corners to my silnylon I use when the family and I go backpacking. The reason I mentioned not cooking under the tarp and then sleeping under it is the increasing number of bear attacks....none of them related to scouting. But ya know an ounce of prevention. Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutBox 11 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 We don't have a bear problem here.. So your reason is totally understood. Link to post Share on other sites
SSScout 1615 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Scoutson just returned from 500 mile bike camp trip. Group only used tarps for tops and bottoms, when not availing themselves of local hospitality, which was common in the south part of VA, along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Link to post Share on other sites
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