About Rain Sticks

How to Make Rain Shelters From Tarps

Recreational backpacking has been revolutionized by lightweight hiking gear that encourages bringing along only the bare necessities. Ultralight gear, such as aluminum frame packs, titanium mess kits and even tarps are used frequently on the trail. A tarp can serve as a large shelter and is generally lighter than a tent. There are several ways to make a shelter from a tarp. The most common is to tie it from a tree to the ground.

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