Poncho

If your raincoat has a few surface stains, try wiping them off with a damp paper towel. A sponge soaked in water and vinegar works, too. To clean around the seams and zippers for stubborn spots, dip a toothbrush in soapy water and gently scrub them away. How do you remove black spots from a […]

Creating a Tarp Windbreak Make sure you position the tarp so that it blocks the breeze and faces the sun. Next, peg the remaining tarp into the ground. This part of the tarp will protect you from the wet ground. Finally, put a picnic blanket on top if you don’t want to sit on a […]

Although there are plenty of options for how to block wind on a balcony or porch, they all revolve around the same basic idea. 14 Ideas to Block Wind on a Balcony, Porch or Patio Freestanding Room Divider. Potted Plants. Railing Panels. Windscreen. Trellis or Lattice. Glass Walls. Bamboo or Reed Fences. Roller Shades. What […]

The most important thing for preventing billowing is to make sure the tarp at the front is as flat and tight as possible. If you do not give the air a clear path under the front of the tarp, you will reduce the likelihood of billowing across its entire surface. So think tight and flat. […]

To make the lean-to, you should: If you are using a poncho for the covering, tie off the hood of the poncho. Pull the drawstring tight, roll the hood longways, fold it into thirds, and tie it off with the drawstring. What is poncho lean-to? This is just one of the many ways to build […]

Tarp Shelter Tips for Rain and Wind While Camping Wrap the roof line around a barky tree a couple of times and let friction do the rest. Pro tip: For extra height, use folding tent poles to wrap your rope a few feet higher around the tree. How do you sleep under a tarp in […]

Make sure it has a slope to allow water to run off. Most tarps have those ringlets that you can tie a rope or cord to a stake to make it taut, so it won’t collect water in a sagging spot. The water will run off onto the ground. How do you keep a tarp […]