Thankyou. He is fairly new to backpacking and slowly acquiring the necessary gear needed. This was his first time using the new pack, GG G4-20, the air pad.. which Neoair X therm. Funny story there.. he went to REI not sure what to get. I mentioned the XLITE pad.. they somehow managed to sucker him into buying the X Therm!!! It was also his first time using that Borah Gear tarp. He did pitch it in his yard 1 time before, as per my request. Told him he was not coming out with me until I saw a picture of it set up in his yard. Since we would be hiking in at night, possibility of rain showers and a little breezy, I did not want to get stuck having to set it up for him. Luckily, the weather was perfect and no tarps were needed, but I still had him throw his up so I could check it out and he could get the practice needed. So, that explains the rough pitch of the tarp. He needs to make some adjustments on the 4 corners.. and needs practice.. but hey.. he will get there!
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