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Not the same spot but close.

I have a big property so i got lots ot work with.

I did eventually fill the hole actually, i just make the picture a little early.

I think i may use that spot for an actual survivorman thing If i do one though, its great.

Lots of spruce to block the wind.

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Daffy wrote:

	TrooperMax wrote:
	Is that the one that that is red or blue on the outside? If so, that thing is awesome. Its not only very warm but durable too.

naw man just the tin foil'y looking one. i'l get a pic and add it to this post.

just a little tip about these, the last two yrs right at the end of the summer, Superstore puts these on clearance, I think they were 94 cents, i have about 6 or 7 of them. A couple in my car, one in my scooter, one in my kit.

lowbike1 wrote:

Daffy wrote:

	TrooperMax wrote:
	Is that the one that that is red or blue on the outside? If so, that thing is awesome. Its not only very warm but durable too.

naw man just the tin foil'y looking one. i'l get a pic and add it to this post.

just a little tip about these, the last two yrs right at the end of the summer, Superstore puts these on clearance, I think they were 94 cents, i have about 6 or 7 of them. A couple in my car, one in my scooter, one in my kit.

Don't get these ones, they rip, and arn't as sturdy as "Heatsheats. http://cgi.ebay.com/LARGE-1-2-PERSON-SURVIVAL-BLANKET-HEAT-SHEET_W0QQitemZ260311442596QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item260311442596&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

These cost a little more, but are far more sturdy.

There was a post on Wildsurvive where a guy set up on as a shelter and it wen't through storms, and all kinds of stuff, stayed up for 26 days.

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oh yeah I remeber that survivorkid. that was a great product. Very Happy

and I don't think it was that expensive.

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so what about tarp size? What do you guys recomend? I am gonna make a tarp shelter (have a specific way i want to try that i can't put to words right now so i'l try to find a pic in a bit) in the spring and overnight it.. suggestions?

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this is what i have in mind...

i would tie it down to the tent pegs with paracord, and atach it to the tree by tieing paracord between the two trees to make the peak. The spruce bows that i could cut along with the spruce trees would be put infront of the entrance to block wind and kinda close in it's face... if you know what i mean. That part is not shown in my crude drawing... but i think you get the general idea.

And i didn't notice but for some reason it says "tent pegs" on the top left... random. lol

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	Daffy wrote:
	so what about tarp size? What do you guys recomend? I am gonna make a tarp shelter (have a specific way i want to try that i can't put to words right now so i'l try to find a pic in a bit) in the spring and overnight it.. suggestions?

> i personaly carry a 6x8 tarp. Its plenty big enough for 1 guy, & 2 people could bunch up for a night.

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It might work, Daffy. With a tarp, you never know until you try. Cool

Good luck. Very Happy

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I carry 2 4X7 Ponchos that double as my shelter, they can make a lot of nice shelters!

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looks good to me. pictures maybe when your done. Very Happy

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I've got a 6X8 or 6X7, not sure, but it works.

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	linsleyk wrote:
	looks good to me. pictures maybe when your done.

of course... but this wont be for a few months anyway, waiting for the snow to leave!

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great then thanks I can wait a few months. Very Happy

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