Re: [Paddlewise] Reflective material for tarps

From: Allan McLane <amcl_at_sover.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 12:39:25 -0400
On Thu, 24 Apr 2003 12:04:26 -0400, Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com wrote:

>I'd like to add some silvery reflective material to the underside of the
>tarp to reflect the light back down to the picnic table.  Would that
>work?  What should I use?  I was thinking of gluing a cheapo survival
>blanket to it.  Has anybody done anything like that?  Suggestions?
>Cautions? Tips/tricks?  Other material to use rather than the blue poly
>tarp that is already reflective?

Rick,

I have no idea how well it would work for your purpose but I once bought a poly-tarp at Walmart that was green on one side and silver on the other. 

--allan


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