[pct-l] Ground Cloth for Tent

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@aol.com)]

Well, I put some Velcro pads on the bottom of my Seedhouse tent and  attached 
a Space Emergency Blanket (cut to size).  It weighs one ounce  (with the 
Velcro pads it is under 2 ounces) and I put the silver side facing the  ground.  
This way I can pick up my freestanding tent and use it as an  emergency signal 
(not for cloudy days).  It is basically a big piece of  tough aluminum foil.
 
Now I do not have to worry about sliding off my ground cloth and the bottom  
of tent is protected. Not bad.  Not bad at all.  I am happy with  it.  It only 
costs about $4.00.  So it is very inexpensive to  replace.  No problem.
 
It does crinkle a little when you move around in the tent, but it is not  too 
bad. It packs up very nicely into the bottom of my pack since it is attached  
to my tent. 
 
I will just have to test it out on the hike into the Gathering.  Four  trail 
days should give me a good test.
 
Your hiking buddy, Switchback
Always Looking for an Edge with Gear