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aggiehiker92 · 01-11-2007, 11:41 AM

There's something I now bring with me every time I camp, even though it's insanely ugly. The big blue (or gray) tarp.

The longest time, I'd see these things wrapped around a picnic pavilion or between two trees, and think it looked horrible. Finally, there are tarps in more "natural" shades (camoflage is nice) that don't look so bad. I swore I wouldn't do it...until I did. The wind break created by the tarp made for a MUCH more enjoyable experience by all, especially down here in South Texas where the wind blows incessantly.

I would highly recommend the natural colored tarps over the hideous blue tarps, as your camping neighbors aren't likely to balk as much from the "scenery intrusion".

Happy camping.

01-11-2007, 11:41 AM	#22
aggiehiker92 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 22	Re: Taking the plunge -- First Time Tent Camping There's something I now bring with me every time I camp, even though it's insanely ugly. The big blue (or gray) tarp. The longest time, I'd see these things wrapped around a picnic pavilion or between two trees, and think it looked horrible. Finally, there are tarps in more "natural" shades (camoflage is nice) that don't look so bad. I swore I wouldn't do it...until I did. The wind break created by the tarp made for a MUCH more enjoyable experience by all, especially down here in South Texas where the wind blows incessantly. I would highly recommend the natural colored tarps over the hideous blue tarps, as your camping neighbors aren't likely to balk as much from the "scenery intrusion". Happy camping. __________________ "Badges?!? We don't need no stinking badges!!"