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Old July 7th 05, 10:56 PM
Morgans
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"ubenhadd" wrote

We usually pitch the tent in a high spot in Camp
Scholler, on a bigger than the tent ground tarp,


Putting a tent on a tarp with some of the tarp sticking out, is a recipe for
the tarp to catch some water, and pool it, then having it leak through the
floor. Normally, you roll up the tarp so it is slightly under the edge of
the tent, and if possible, put some leaves or dirt under the edge of the
tarp, to insure that rain does not drip down the sides of the tent, and find
its way onto the top of the tarp.

Careful how loudly you say "a wind proof tent." I have seen winds at OSH
that will blow down ANYTHING, unless extra lines are added, and firmly
staked.
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Jim in NC