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    Tom Caldwell
    BPL Member

    @coldspring

    Locale: Ozarks

    Outdoor Products Packable Daypack

    Wal-Mart Packable Daypack

    I spotted this at my local Wally World today. Couldn't resist, at least it's an excuse to take a short hike.

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    Michael Ray
    BPL Member

    @topshot

    Locale: Midwest

    I guess this hadn't been mentioned here before either. You can get window film kits (polycro) near the paint and tool area. The normal window kit should give you 6 sheets of 5×6 for $9. Mine currently has them marked down to $5. They also have large door kits that are 7×10 that could be used as a very light albeit see-through tarp. That was marked down to $4.50.

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    Aaron Benson
    Member

    @aaronmb

    Locale: Central Valley California

    I found myself at the 'Mart a few weeks ago and curiosity got the best of me…

    Stitching and material is good; grommets are the weak point, it seems.

    (My first time pitching a 'tarp' – quick and easy. I can dig that!)

    I was actually surprised that there was not more separation from the other
    grommets; this was the worst one.
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    Michael Sagehorn
    Member

    @msagehorn

    Here's what I buy at WalMart:

    1) Sturdy cotton khaki hiking shorts- $10-lasts for five years and I wear them nearly every day.

    2) Hiking pole- I bought a red, collapsible pole 12 years ago and it has supported my poncho "hooch" many times, walked many a mile, and even regrettably killed a rattlesnake that wouldn't slither away after giving it plenty of opportunities to escape in a campsite loaded with 12 year old Scouts.

    3) CA Fishing license- REI and the local sporting goods stores don't sell them. Why not?

    4) Coffee percolator-French press coffee on a camping trip is a way too girly-man for me.

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