A few more Scarp 2 mods

[Eric Blumensaadt]

I've added two more "necessary" mods to my Scarp 2. (So, OK, yes, I'm in a 12-step program to help me with my Tinkering Problem.)

1. Bottom Clip-> for holding the end vent ziper closed in high winds and also when tension is pulled on the fabric for a taut setup.

2. Middle CF Pole Retainer-> This is simply two mating Velcro strips that wrap around the middle of the center CF end pole to keep it vertical. (They are sewn to the zipper fabric just at the top of the zipper.) Now I don't have to fiddle with going back to set the midddle CF pole vertical when setting up the tent.

Henry Shires, if your're listening I recommend this Velcro loop as a "2014 Scarp models revision". That center CF pole is just too loosey goosey without it.

One photo shows the end vent zipper tied off with the knotted hold-open elastic cord. This is a "fast-and-dirty" alternative to sewing on a plastic clip and loop. It may even be more secure than my clip solution since it captures the zipper pull.

NOTE: the Velcro wrap shown around the CF pole in the last photo is of the inside of the tent end.

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