Travel Reference
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3
Now insert the other pole and
stretch the fabric out. The
poles should sit leaning
slightly out for stability. Once
these are secure, stake out the
second guyline.
4
Using nylon cord
and some useful
knots (see pp82-3),
tie off the guyline
to a nearby tree.
You can also use a
stake in the ground
and a guyline to
stretch them out.
5
The final structure should look something like this. A
tarpaulin will offer good protection from the sun, and
any rain will run off at the corners. You can use it to cook
under with a camp stove (as long as you ensure that the
flame is nowhere near the fabric), but never light an
open fire beneath it.
