Laying on wet ground?

Wheatfield · 05-20-2020, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by Shakey

I'd like something that is easy to carry that I can spread on the ground and lay on while shooting at low levels in the woods. It's often wet. I have thought of a chaep plastic camo colored tarp. Does anyone have any better ideas?

An emergency blanket?

**Wingincamera** · 05-20-2020, 01:23 PM

If I think I might get wet I usually carry my Frogg Toggs. Golfers use these a lot. I always have a set in the saddlebags of my motorcycle. I started using them for motorcycle riding since the early 70's and have only replaced them once about 13 years ago (first set didn't do well when placed against a hot exhaust pipe). Frogg Toggs are very light, thin, and fold up small which is useful for storing on a bike. They are baggy to wear, but I am not concerned about making a fashion statement. One thing to watch for is there are so many different price points and styles now all with the same name. I wouldn't know which to recommend. The last time I brought mine there was only a few styles to choose from. Mine has been through some very wet & stormy weather and still going strong.

frogg toggs® Official Website | Rain Gear | Fishing Waders

amazon.com: FROGG TOGGS Mens Classic All-Sport Waterproof Breathable Rain Suit: Clothing?tag=pentaxforums-20&

**carlb** · 05-21-2020, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by carlb

It would be nice if it rained here enough that this would be a problem.

In a wonderfully appropriate case of being careful what you wish for...........it looks like we are in for a drenching (or what passes for a drenching in this part of the world, ie 20-30mm) from an unseasonal cyclone on Sunday and Monday.

Time to turn the reticulation off

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-28-2020, 08:59 AM

Small plastic tarp. Some are called personal or emergency type.
Those with one silver side might be useful as a reflector as well.

Chris

Shakey · 06-01-2020, 07:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Bought a $7 tarp at the local building supply store. It's even camo

**Kerrowdown** · 06-02-2020, 01:37 AM

Originally posted by Shakey

Laying on wet ground?

Go for luxury... a rubberised canvas type inflatable Lilo.

Good for long periods of low level work... or wee siestas.

Unregistered User · 07-28-2020, 06:01 AM

There are storage bags designed for rifles that open up into a mat one can lie upon in the deep woods while waiting for Bambi to show up. I use one to carry my tripod in.

35mmfilmfan · 08-13-2020, 03:54 AM

This one for men only -

Make her go underneath ! :-)

**gaweidert** · 08-13-2020, 11:40 AM - **2 Likes**

I just use one of the small blue tarps from Herbor Freight. Only a few bucks. At my age getting down is easy. Standing back up is the more interesting scenario.

As to camo, this soldier found a perfect way to hide from his wife while taking a nap.

Unregistered User · 08-18-2020, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

I just use one of the small blue tarps from Herbor Freight. Only a few bucks. At my age getting down is easy. Standing back up is the more interesting scenario.

As to camo, this soldier found a perfect way to hide from his wife while taking a nap.

Reminds me of a scene from Robin Williams' film, "Toys", in which LLCoolJ did the same thing.
Good movie to watch, btw, a parody of military culture, but obviously highly influential in the development of miniature robotic weaponry (no doubt horrifying to those who made the movie). Want to know where weaponized drones were invented? Watch that movie.

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05-20-2020, 09:18 AM	#31
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by Shakey I'd like something that is easy to carry that I can spread on the ground and lay on while shooting at low levels in the woods. It's often wet. I have thought of a chaep plastic camo colored tarp. Does anyone have any better ideas? An emergency blanket?

05-20-2020, 01:23 PM	#32
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	If I think I might get wet I usually carry my Frogg Toggs. Golfers use these a lot. I always have a set in the saddlebags of my motorcycle. I started using them for motorcycle riding since the early 70's and have only replaced them once about 13 years ago (first set didn't do well when placed against a hot exhaust pipe). Frogg Toggs are very light, thin, and fold up small which is useful for storing on a bike. They are baggy to wear, but I am not concerned about making a fashion statement. One thing to watch for is there are so many different price points and styles now all with the same name. I wouldn't know which to recommend. The last time I brought mine there was only a few styles to choose from. Mine has been through some very wet & stormy weather and still going strong. frogg toggs® Official Website \| Rain Gear \| Fishing Waders amazon.com: FROGG TOGGS Mens Classic All-Sport Waterproof Breathable Rain Suit: Clothing?tag=pentaxforums-20&

05-21-2020, 05:45 PM	#33
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	Originally posted by carlb It would be nice if it rained here enough that this would be a problem. In a wonderfully appropriate case of being careful what you wish for...........it looks like we are in for a drenching (or what passes for a drenching in this part of the world, ie 20-30mm) from an unseasonal cyclone on Sunday and Monday. Time to turn the reticulation off

05-28-2020, 08:59 AM	#34
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Small plastic tarp. Some are called personal or emergency type. Those with one silver side might be useful as a reflector as well. Chris

06-01-2020, 07:18 PM - 2 Likes	#35
Shakey Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 211 Original Poster	Bought a $7 tarp at the local building supply store. It's even camo

06-02-2020, 01:37 AM	#36
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by Shakey Laying on wet ground? Go for luxury... a rubberised canvas type inflatable Lilo. Good for long periods of low level work... or wee siestas.

07-28-2020, 06:01 AM	#37
Unregistered User Guest	There are storage bags designed for rifles that open up into a mat one can lie upon in the deep woods while waiting for Bambi to show up. I use one to carry my tripod in.

08-13-2020, 03:54 AM	#38
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	This one for men only - Make her go underneath ! :-)

08-13-2020, 11:40 AM - 2 Likes	#39
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	I just use one of the small blue tarps from Herbor Freight. Only a few bucks. At my age getting down is easy. Standing back up is the more interesting scenario. As to camo, this soldier found a perfect way to hide from his wife while taking a nap.

08-18-2020, 07:21 AM	#40
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by gaweidert I just use one of the small blue tarps from Herbor Freight. Only a few bucks. At my age getting down is easy. Standing back up is the more interesting scenario. As to camo, this soldier found a perfect way to hide from his wife while taking a nap. Reminds me of a scene from Robin Williams' film, "Toys", in which LLCoolJ did the same thing. Good movie to watch, btw, a parody of military culture, but obviously highly influential in the development of miniature robotic weaponry (no doubt horrifying to those who made the movie). Want to know where weaponized drones were invented? Watch that movie.