Re: [Paddlewise] Reflective material for tarps

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 21:33:01 -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?  

That should work - a mylar safety blanket & double-sided tape would do.

If you look around, you might find those blue tarps sold in other
colours.  In particular, I've seen white in a few places (and have
a really beat up one in the garage).  White would be somewhat
brighter than blue.

Mike



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