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| Cross-brace and tether in place (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Canadian jam knot tied to tether to raise and lower the parachute (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Upright and guy-line (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Completed (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Demonstrating under the parachute (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Tying in poncho liner to make a bivy sack (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Snapping two ponchos together to make a pup-tent (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| More snapping... (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Sharpening a tent stake (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Almost done... (photo by R. Thurman) |
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| A Canadian jam knot tied by one of the participants (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| All done except the center pole (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| And done! (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Cutting a sapling (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Poncho has been laid out then the saplings were laid out a foot or so apart then the poncho was folded over itself into the center... longest caption ever... (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Stretcher in use (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Putting up the fly (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Continued (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Prepping to suspend the hammock (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Finishing suspending the hammock (Photo by R. Thurman) |
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| Camping in style! (Photo by R. Thurman) |
8 comments:
The biggest problem with using a poncho as a rain fly, tent or groundcloth is that, while you're using it as a rain fly, tent or groundcloth, you can't use it as a poncho. If I had to, I would, but I prefer to leave my poncho for rain gear. No harm in learning what it can be used for.
Bill,
I carry the poncho in a small shoulder bag I use as a day pack to use as rain gear, or if need be, as a shelter. When I was demonsrating the uses for the poncho I prefaced that it was not my first choice for a shelter when camping. I do however use the rubber OD green poncho as a ground cloth under my hammock. It stays in the top of my Duluth pack when I am camping to serve as rain gear.
Thanks for the comment!
I almost always carry a lightweight plastic disposable poncho in my pack for unexpected rain. I have a nylon poncho that I don't normally take unless I'm going to be out for a while. When hunting or taking photographs, I'm very likely to take a nylon poncho to use as a ground cloth or to spread gear out on. I have several lightweight tent footprints that I bought on clearance that I use for the same purpose. Years ago, I was on a trip with an Explorer post when we had a flat tire on a logging road and found that we had a spare, but no jack. It was the middle of the night and it was raining. I had a clear plastic sheet that I used as a groundcloth. I cut a slit in the middle of it and used it as a poncho when we hiked to the sawmill to look for a jack. We found one and I stayed dry.
Thanks for posting on tarps, they are very adaptable.
Another great presentation, Chris. I was really impressed at how easily the poncho could be used for a stretcher. I just ordered a light weight rip stop nylon poncho to keep in my truck and have available when it might be needed.
I've read some good stuff here. Definitely worth bookmarking for revisiting.
I was searching for the best machete and your blog showed up somehow.
Anyways, we made those poncho tents when I was in the army. It is cool if it is a nice night and somewhat warm but if it is raining or cold outside, you REALLY want a real tent. You can make up for it by having a heavy duty, water proof, arctic sleeping bag though.
If you like this type of thing you will love this competition
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tarps and ponchos are very versatile and valuable piece of gear.
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