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88 CAMPING AND WOODCRAFTpyramid 7^^x13 feet, at an increase of only aVioo yardsof material and not over one-quarter pound weight, overthat required for the simple half pyramid 7^/^ feet squ'L.re,barely closed.. •rThis is worth while for most of us, for it permits oiconsiderable extra room at practically no expense ofweight or material, and allows of use in a variety ofways otherwise impossible: viz., the flaps extended contipletely,in plane with the side, leave an unroofed triangle/withinwhich a fire may be built, aJlowing thecamper to sit under either flap, and, protected, manipulatehis frying pan, etc.; or one may be so extended and theother closed, affording a wind and rain protection withgood ventilation (Fig. 48), or one may be closed andthe other extended 2^ feet (as for triangular front),leaving an open doorway without disclosing to view theinterior, on account of the extra wide flaps (Fig. 49).Another peculiarity is that in the event of findingonly a short tent-pole and no tree to tie to, the tent maybe set up vvith any height pole, under 'jYz feet, and dresstaut and trim, and, incidentally, cover a larger groundspace, but, of course, at cost of less pitch to the roofs.The front being open clear to the peak, and all lines convergingthere, it is very easily cleared of insects by brushor smudge.Of course, any pyramid tent, without perpendicular sidewalls, is free from the need of stakes, as only short pegsare necessary; when a quick shelter is needed, the peaklineover a branch or to a tree and pegs at the fourcorners will serve until it is convenient to place the intermediatepegs.So many inquiries as to the details of this tent hav^been made, and so many requests for measurements anddirections for making copies of it have occurred, thatdiagrams and measurements are here given.Any tent-maker can reproduce it, for amateurs have,and it lends itself easily to those who enjoy making theirown equipment.The original is made of Lonsdale cambric and lightlywaterproofed, and weighs only four pounds. It has hadhard usage and has proved altogether satisfactory. Anythin material closely woven will serve, and that, too,without waterproofing, with roofs so steep.Sheeting is practical, but would give a weight in excessof that quoted here.DIRECTIONS FOR CUTTING AND SEWINGMateiial: Light, closely-woven cambric or other close(iiaterial, 36 inches wide.