Equipment Part of being prepared is having the right equipment. A 72 hour kit is a good thing to have in the home and car. An effective 72 hour kit has a few good forms of shelter in it such as blankets or ponchos. It is also wise to take extra blankets, a tarp, or a few ponchos with you on any type of outdoor excursion such as hiking, camping, hunting, or fishing. Having the right kind of shelter when you are outdoors makes for a more enjoyable outdoor experience whether it be from the hot sun, pesky insects, or an unexpected snowstorm.
Tarps come in handy for shelter from rain, sun, wind and snow.
The tarp can also help protect the floor of your tent if you put the tarp down under the tent. It is also waterproof and could even be used for shelter construction. When synthetic fibers are added to wool blankets, they become softer and more durable. Most wool-blend blankets are fire retardant and machine washable. Ponchos can serve a double purpose.