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Jun 7, 2011 at 10:23 pm #1746326
I spotted this at my local Wally World today. Couldn't resist, at least it's an excuse to take a short hike.
Jun 8, 2011 at 5:45 am #1746364I 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.
Jun 8, 2011 at 6:41 am #1746379I 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.
Jul 27, 2011 at 9:14 pm #1763912Here'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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