Re: [Philmont]: Tyvek Tarp

Philfly arrangement???
It's been a few years since I was at Philmont.
Could someone refresh my aging memory.
I remember using 1/8" cord.
Steve

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From: "Bushur, Gregory J." <Gregory.J.Bushur@nga.mil>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 8:14 AM
Subject: [Philmont]: Tyvek Tarp

> My crew has been using Tyvek for a dining fly tarp during our preparatory
> hikes. I washed it and installed grommets in the same location as standard
> tarps (folding over the edge for re-enforcement). It fits nicely into the
> small ALPS compression bag along with all the guys and is pretty
> lightweight.
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> It did tear on one grommet once when it was "firmly" tied to the trekking
> poles we use as fly poles (instead of the approved PhilFly arrangement).
The
> fly at that point also was not properly secured and was flapping all night
> in stiff winds.
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> We also use Tyvek ground cloths and have a privacy screen arranged from
> Tyvek and trekking poles for a female advisor. And a couple of crew
members
> have smaller pieces cut as "chair" covers (we use foam floor mats cut in
12.
> in by 12 in. pieces as pads for sitting. Makes for a more comfortable
perch,
> especially when sitting on rocks or damp logs.
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> YIS,
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