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36 CAMPING AND WOODCRAFTtent itself, with strings by which it can be suspendedfrom an outside ridge pole that is cut in thewoods, this pole being set up on shears at each end.This leaves the doorway unobstructed. Such a rigpermits the use of any sized fly, with only one ridgepole (Fig. ii).Many like to have the fly large enough to form a7- or 8-foot canopy in front of the tent; but thereare disadvantages in this rig: it cuts off side entrance,and it makes the fly a sport of the winds.A gust can get tremendous purchase under a pro^Fig. 2.— Extension Flytruding roof and is likely to send it sailing. Evenin moderate winds there will be a great slatting andbanging, just when one wants to drop off to sleep.Generally it is best to have a spare fly, as I havementioned for the dining place, and erect a framein front of the tent over which this cloth can bestretched for an awning (Fig. 2). In this case theawning can be rigged as high as one wishes, andwill not be in the way ot entering the tent from oneside..A fly large enough to project three or four feetfor shelter over the doorway is not objectionable;in fact it is a good thing, especially if made longpnough to come almost to the ground at the sides.