Intesting threads on Polycro Tarps ( Window Insulation) DIY

[Wise Old Owl]

Found this intreaguing group of threads on making your own tarp from window kits. Cheaper than Cuben,

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=59450

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=53540

Chammock's Set up...and test. Take time to read his posts - there is a bit of time involved.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35875&d=1338081283
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35874&d=1338081283

[Sailing_Faith]

What a great idea. Seems like it would be short lived as a ground cloth though... might have to pick some up and do an experiment.

I have the 'blue tarp' ground cloth that I use with my tent to keep the pack out of the dirt under the vestibule... might stop by Home Depot while I am out running today to see what I can find.

Thanks for the tip.

[Wise Old Owl]

For a ground cloth would be the space sheet that the Boy Scouts buy... kids....

[Sailing_Faith]

For a ground cloth would be the space sheet that the Boy Scouts buy... kids....

Do you have a link? "Space sheet' comes up with weirdness that does not look like a ground cover to me. :)

Thanks,

[Wise Old Owl]

Do not buy one..

http://www.bing.com/shopping/grabber-9914ebss-space-super-insulating-emergency-blanket-silver/p/DA78B7D652F2DAA45012?q=space+balnket&lpf=0&lpq=space%2bbalnket&FORM=EGCA&lppc=16

[Sailing_Faith]

Do not buy one..

http://www.bing.com/shopping/grabber-9914ebss-space-super-insulating-emergency-blanket-silver/p/DA78B7D652F2DAA45012?q=space+balnket&lpf=0&lpq=space%2bbalnket&FORM=EGCA&lppc=16

Ok, Yes, I have one in the trunk of my car... I can not imagine what I would ever use it for. :rolleyes:

[Wise Old Owl]

I have used it - below 40 degrees - noisy and condenses body water,,,, - dump it for a down bag -- they occupy a slight larger space and avoid duplication. - since full hammock gear - no need.