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TYPES OF LIGHT TENTS «5ward to brace it. A better rig, when poles can becut on the spot, is an outside tripod (as an examplesee Fig. 66). If a small tree happens to stand convenientlyon the camp site, the tent peak can be suspendedfrom it.A good example of this model is the George tent(Figs. 43, 44). For two men, its dimensions are7x7x7 ft. In waterproofed " balloon silk " itweighs about 5^ lbs., including pegs, and rolls upinto a parcel 12x5 in., convenient for the knapsack.To pitch it: Peg down at i and 2 (Fig. 44),A—Fig. 44.— Layout of George Tentcarry 3 and 6 at right angles to i and 2, pull taut,peg down, insert pole, and raise ; or suspend as above.This is done in one minute, if no poles have to becut. A cheesecloth front is needed in fly time. Incold weather the front is left open, and the slopingback and sides reflect camp-fire heat down upon thesleepers.Semi-pyramidal tents must be wtW guyed to standup in a contrary wind. They are best suited tocanoeists and forest cruisers.Modified Pyramid Tent.— A shelter tentadaptable to varied conditions, and a very goodmodel for " go light " trips, was recently described inOuting by its designer, R. S. Royce. His article ishere reprinted in full, by permission of the publishers.