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TYPES OF LIGHT TENTS-which the ridge rope is guyed out fore and aft Thisis a very stanch " set." The standard size7 X 7 X 65^ ft.95ij,-K\\Fig. 56.— Whymper Alpine TentModified Wedge Tents.— An angular lap orextension may be added to the lower edge of eachdoor flap to serve as a wind shield for a cooking firein bad weather. If the rear end of a wedge tent ismade rounded instead of square, extra room foiduffle is provided, with little additional weight.The Hudson Bay tent (Fig 57) saves weight b)Fig' 57-— Hudson Bay Tenthaving both ends rounded and the ridge short. Itdoes not sag so much as a regular wedge tent, and ismore stable in a wind, but affords less head-room.