Ground cloth

[oldgringo]

If weight is not an issue, just use a piece of indoor/outdoor carpet sized to fit your needs.

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[Rolloff]

I'm down with Dub's idea. Multiple use is a crazy shortcut to cutting or at least compromising, the weight issue.

It's much easier to justify carrying something if your choice can do double duty.

+1

[BACKSPACE]

I use my pack cover. i put some stuff in it that i may need at night and keep my feet dry in the morning.

[Jsaults]

But I have a plan......

I hope to do a trip to Assateague Island Natl Seashore this spring, also known as the home of the Wild Ponies, Sika Deer, and 1,000,000,000 ticks.
I have a piece of heavy coated cordura nylon that I plan on hemming and adding four corner loops for stakes. I plan on treating this with permethrin to deal with the ticks, and possibly provide me with a perverse bit of entertainment as I watch disoriented ticks bumble about before succumbing to the throes of death.

Jim

[RePete]

Thanks KM. Sometimes I need someone to point out the flaws in my thinking. It sure sounded like a good idea when I typed it. Ill keep thinking something equally as worthless is bound to come to me. lol

[Bat]

Tyvek slightly oversized Jerry chair.

[ice man]

Towel. Multi-purpose tool.

[kayak karl]

since i have elevated my perspective i leave NOTHING on the ground. especially after the skunk at Fat Chaps place.
before that i used my trash bag liner from my pack.

[exdiver]

Haven't seen anyone mention this before, I used to use a large dog food bag split open and washed. Material is similar to the material in a cheap poly tarp. Just as loud as tyvek

[RePete]

I used to use a large dog food bag split open and washed. Material is similar to the material in a cheap poly tarp. Just as loud as tyvek

Now if only I had a dog. Hmmmm I dont think the cat food bags I get are made of the same material.