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    Woot item: Parachute blanket, Can it be a tarp?

    http://www.woot.com/offers/parachute-blanket-1

    This item is Woot.com (Yukon Outfitters MG-10646 Parachute Blanket), can it be used as a tarp or is it too small? Looking for a tarp for my Yukon double that I got the last time it was on Woot.com.

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    You would have to coat it with something, and it's very small (7.5 x 5.75 feet). I don't think this is what you're looking for.

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    http://yukon-outfitters.com/en/catal...N1234567_admin

    You might be able to weasel a cheap sleeping bag
    Since the test product I linked shows a bag and is ten bucks.
    Most likely they will just refund you, lol.

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    Wonder if it would make a good under cover to keep the bugs from biting when it's hot and for protecting and UQ when it's cold????
    "No whining in the woods"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trambo.aka.sail1987 View Post
    http://yukon-outfitters.com/en/catal...N1234567_admin

    You might be able to weasel a cheap sleeping bag
    Since the test product I linked shows a bag and is ten bucks.
    Most likely they will just refund you, lol.
    This looks like the website still has test data in it. You can not add to the cart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dunn View Post
    This looks like the website still has test data in it. You can not add to the cart.
    Booger..... I thought it was too good to be true.
    Now the parachute blanket... that's got to be awfully light.
    Perhaps this would work good in Texas.

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    Three yards of 1.1 nylon will cost you about $7.00.

    Won't come with a fancy stuff sack though.'

    But if you don't mind a $12.00 stuff sack with a $7.00 blanket that won't keep you warm, should be just the ticket.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sargevining View Post
    Three yards of 1.1 nylon will cost you about $7.00.

    Won't come with a fancy stuff sack though.'

    But if you don't mind a $12.00 stuff sack with a $7.00 blanket that won't keep you warm, should be just the ticket.

    Where do you order nylon from?

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    I concur with everyone else here too. Not something you want for a tarp or blanket and not so cost effective for an undercover; but it could work for that.

    If you ever want to make a tarp, there are plenty of directions here on the forums on how to do, and the correct solution to mix your silicone and mineral spirits. Perhaps on the diagonal this may work as a tarp.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dunn View Post
    Where do you order nylon from?
    You can get 1.9 from Joann's. I get my 1.1 from DIY Gear supply. I also find it on Ebay if I can't find it there.

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