jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
What material does everyone use for a emergency shelter?:ylsmoke:
What material does everyone use for a emergency shelter?:ylsmoke:
My large kit is basically a backpack that I have an emergency tent in exactly like this one: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___23006
I keep a roll of this stuff in each of my packs for climbing and skiing. http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek/en_US/index.html
It's almost weightless and protects against rain and wind, makes a good ground cloth too. My dad was doing some work on his home and he had a bunch left over. It has come in handy on several occasions. I used it last year during a week long backpack trip in the Sierra Nevada. The only drawback is that it is a little noisy. Don't know what the cost is but if you can get your hands on some it makes a great material for shelter.