Shelter Half
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Somebody gave me a Vietnam era US Army shelter half. It seems like nothing more than a piece of heavy cotton.
Aren't these things supposed to be waterproof?
I'd like to use it for overnights and such but it rains a lot in my area.
Thanks
If it was treated with waterproofing then it would be suitable, although quite heavy.
It is waxed cotton otherwise known as waxed canvas. It's fire retardant so you can have a fire decently close, but still use your brain /b/ro
>>812097
Its duck canvas. And if it doesnt smell like utter ass any more. It needs to be rewaxed.
>>812332
if you're hoping to take this hiking, I'd advise against it. It's super heavy for what it is, won't work well without the other half, will take extra effort to set up and has no bug proofing. Cotton duck is such that you don't want to touch the sides if it's raining as water will come through.
Just get a cheap tarp and you'll be happier.
>>812351
This. Your best bet is to sell it to some aging hippie on the Rivendell Bicycle Owners google group for $200. They love this kind of garbage.
>>812351
This. Modern shelter halfs are pvc ponchos. They can be somewhat usefull. But waxed canvas is super heavy and almost worthless in anything wetter than a drizzle.
I made some pretty cool shelters out of ponchos back in the day. But over in the shit I never set one up once. I just slept on a cot if I had one or the ground if I didn't. Under the afghani stars.
