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My uncle said to always pack a cheap tarp, and I finally get why
He told me this about five years ago when I was getting into car camping, and I thought it was just extra weight. Last weekend in the Oregon woods, a sudden storm turned my tent site into a mud pit. I had a basic blue tarp from a hardware store in my truck, maybe 8 bucks, and I threw it down under my tent. It kept everything dry and clean, and packing up was so much faster. Why don't more tent setup guides mention this simple step?
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paige_martin11d ago
That's a solid tip for sure. A ground cloth is basic gear that gets ignored too often. It saves your tent floor and your sanity.
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david_henderson611d ago
That blue tarp trick is a lifesaver. What other cheap gear tips did your uncle give you?
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