Heavy Duty Tarps
Using Tarps In Harmony With The Environment
You may not think that a poly tarpaulin can help you with green living. However, these versatile items are excellent for a large number of environmentally sound uses. Recycling gets a lot of attention as a way to save the Earth, but people frequently forget that reducing our use of resources in the first place is a better method. By using tarps to protect your building, landscaping, and other materials from damage and degradation, you can assure yourself that you’ll use the minimum possible.Green and camouflage tarps also are suitable for blending into the environment and look more pleasant than looking at a vivid blue tarp.
When left out to the weather, metal rusts, materials like concrete react and solidify before they are supposed to, paint can be contaminated, and plastics degrade. To keep your materials safe, place them on pallets above the ground and be sure to cover them with the appropriate tarp. Choosing the right tarp for your use is an important part of protecting the environment. The wrong tarp might not cover your materials adequately, or may degrade before its purpose is served. Because of this, you should be certain to make the right choice the first time you purchase a tarp.
Originally, tarps were made of proofed canvas. This kind is still available, and is appropriate for some uses. However, canvas tarps are generally very heavy and awkward, as well as being expensive. A well-selected poly tarpaulins is a better choice for many uses. It’s possible to find polyethylene tarps made out of recycled materials. The item you use to protect your building materials may once have made up drink and food containers. Polyethylene accounts for the majority of plastics recycling. However, plastics cannot be recycled into items that contain edibles, because of contamination risk. This means that a lot of recycled plastics see a new life as stuffing for pillows and jackets, trash bags, and, of course, tarps.
You’re probably used to seeing the budget blue tarp sold at hardware stores. These are good for lightweight applications that don’t expose them to the sun as they are not so durable. They’re usually about 6 mils thick. If you’re looking for a heavy duty tarp to take some punishment, like a carport cover, try getting an 11 or 12 mil tarp, or even a super heavy duty grade one – 23 mils thick. Unfortunately, like lumber, the specified size of the tarp isn’t actually the size. Most of these items will be 4-6 inches smaller in every dimension. The size specified on the package is the size prior to hemming. Be sure to take this into account when buying your tarpaulin.
For specialized applications, you can find tarps made to do a variety of jobs and sold in many different colors. Corner reinforced tarps resist tearing, and UV treated ones are protected against the weakening that polyethylene often suffers because of sunlight exposure. Flame retardant tarps are available for use in areas subject to a lot of heat. If you want a tarp that will keep sunlight off of your materials, you can get specialty tarps that have an additional layer to reflect or block the sun’s rays. Silver sun blocking tarps reflect light away, keeping the items underneath cool in the summer. This means that covering your carport or temperature sensitive materials with this kind of tarp is an excellent idea.
About the Author
Bob Page has worked in the tarps industry for over 20 years and has built up a wealth of knowledge of the tarps industry.For more information go to
http://www.tarpaflex.com
or email bob@tarpaflex.com
Heavy Duty Tarps, Poly Tarps, Canopies
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NEW 10×10 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Quality Tarps USA Custom Canopy $119.99 |
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10 pack of 31″ Goldline Tarp Tie Down stretches to 54″ HEAVY DUTY $19.89 |
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NEW 25×25 Heavy Duty Brown Canvas Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $539.99 |
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9″ HEAVY DUTY BALL BUNGEE / BUNGEES * 25 Lot * Tarps $10.00 |
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9″ HEAVY DUTY BALL BUNGEE / BUNGEES * 50 Lot * Tarps $19.00 |
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6″ HEAVY DUTY BALL BUNGEE / BUNGEES * 25 Lot * Tarps $9.00 |
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New SUPER Heavy Duty Canvas Tarp 21oz. Finished 10′x35′ cover Waterproof $396.97 |
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NEW 7′ x 22′6″ Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA 16 oz. Olive Drab $159.99 |
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Dry Top 312201 12-by-20-Foot Super Heavy-Duty 10-Mil UV Treated Tarp, White $39.50 |
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8 Ft. X 10 Ft. Super Heavy Duty 8 Oz. Brown Tarps – 16 Mil Thick $44.99 |
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NEW 10×12 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Quality Tarps USA $179.99 |
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NEW 10×14 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Quality Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $219.99 |
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NEW 10×16 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Quality Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $249.99 |
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NEW 10×18 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Quality Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $269.99 |
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NEW 10×20 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Quality Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $299.99 |
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NEW 10×22 Heavy Duty Brown Canvas Quality Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $309.99 |
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NEW 10×24 Heavy Duty Brown Canvas Quality Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $329.99 |
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NEW 10×26 Heavy Duty Brown Canvas Canada Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $359.99 |
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NEW 10×30 Heavy Duty Brown Canvas Canada Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $409.99 |
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NEW 10×35 Heavy Duty Brown Canvas Finish Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $439.99 |
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NEW 10×40 Heavy Duty Brown Canvas Quality Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $409.99 |
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NEW 11×22 Heavy Duty Brown Canvas Quality Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $299.99 |
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NEW 12×12 Heavy Duty Brown Canvas Quality Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $199.99 |
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Dry Top 210125 10-by-12-Foot Super Heavy-Duty 10-Mil UV Treated Tarp $24.95 |
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NEW 12×14 Heavy Duty Brown Canvas 21OzUSA Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $169.99 |
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NEW 12×16 Heavy Duty Brown Canvas 21OzUSA Tarps Custom size call: 1-877-686-3365 $199.99 |
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9″ Heavy Duty Tarp Strap $7.99 |
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15″ Heavy Duty Tarp Strap $8.50 |
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21″ Heavy Duty Tarp Strap $8.99 |
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31″ Heavy Duty Tarp Strap $10.99 |
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41″ Heavy Duty Tarp Strap $11.99 |
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New White UV 12×25 Heavy Duty Vinyl Tarp 18 oz Waterproof Canopy Reliable Cover $419.99 |
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SUPER Heavy Duty Canvas Tarp Tarps 21oz. 30×50 cover $1,743.23 |
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NEW HEAVY DUTY POLY-COAT TARPS TARPAULINS 12′ X 24′ $39.99 |
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NEW HEAVY DUTY POLY-COAT TARPS TARPAULINS 16′ X 20′ $37.99 |
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NEW 15×30 Super Heavy Duty Canvas Tarps Canopy Covers 21oz WaterProof USA $499.99 |
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NEW 15×45 Super Heavy Duty Canvas Tarps Canopy Covers 21oz WaterProof USA $739.99 |
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NEW 18×30 Super Heavy Duty Canvas Tarps Canopy Covers 21oz WaterProof USA $589.99 |
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NEW 18×40 Super Heavy Duty Canvas Tarps Canopy Covers 21oz WaterProof USA $777.77 |
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NEW 20×20 Super Heavy Duty Canvas Tarps Canopy Covers 21oz WaterProof USA $439.99 |
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NEW 20×30 Super Heavy Duty Canvas Tarps Canopy Covers 21oz WaterProof USA $649.99 |
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NEW 20×40 Super Heavy Duty Canvas Tarps Canopy Covers 21oz WaterProof USA $999.99 |
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NEW 24×30 Super Heavy Duty Canvas Tarps Canopy Covers 21oz WaterProof USA $799.99 |
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New 12 x 30 16 mil Heavy Duty Tarp & Hay Cover Boat tarps GUARANTEED $79.99 |
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New 24 x 60 16 mil Heavy Duty Tarp & Hay Cover Boat tarps GUARANTEED $239.99 |
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New 30 x 40 16 mil Heavy Duty Tarp & Hay Cover Boat tarps GUARANTEED $299.99 |
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NEW Camouflage Tarp – 100% Waterproof Aqua-Quest Tarpaulin – Heavy Duty Shelter $64.35 |
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Dry Top Heavy-Duty 10-Mil UV Treated Tarp – Silver/Brown Reversible $33.99 |
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Dry Top Heavy-Duty 10-Mil UV Treated Tarp – Silver/Brown Reversible $39.99 |
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Dry Top Heavy-Duty 10-Mil UV Treated Tarp – Silver/Brown Reversible $42.99 |
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Dry Top 312201 12-by-20-Foot Super Heavy-Duty 10-Mil UV Treated Tarp, White NEW $39.79 |
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8×10 Truck EX Heavy Duty Tarp & Hay Cover Boat Tarps sm $49.71 |
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10×12 Truck Heavy Duty Tarp & Hay Cover Boat Tarps $69.99 |
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12×18 Truck EX Heavy Duty Tarp & Hay Cover Boat Tarps $119.99 |
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8×24 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Olive Drab Tarps USA $169.99 |
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7×9 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Tarps Olive Drab sm lg $54.20 |
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8×14 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $99.99 |
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8×10 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $66.03 |
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8×10 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $74.99 |
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8×30 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Olive Drab Tarps USA $189.01 |
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30×50 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Tarps Olive Drab $1,499.99 |
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6×18 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $87.25 |
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6×14 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $84.58 |
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6×6 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $52.48 |
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5×7 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $49.99 |
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6×10 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $60.20 |
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8×14 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Olive Drab Tarps USA $98.29 |
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20×20 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Tarps Olive Drab lg $320.41 |
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10×26 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $202.18 |
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10×28 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $217.64 |
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24×24 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $512.29 |
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20×30 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $529.99 |
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20×30 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $473.95 |
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15×40 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Olive Drab Tarps $467.40 |
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10×22 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $179.99 |
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10×24 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $168.05 |
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10×30 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $272.72 |
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12×14 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $149.99 |
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12×20 Truck EX Heavy Duty Tarp & Hay Cover Boat Tarps $149.99 |
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18×20 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $311.99 |
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10×12 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $93.99 |
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15×30 Super Heavy Duty Canvas Tarp sm Tarps FLAME RESISTANT 21oz WaterProof USA $899.98 |
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14×18 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $219.99 |
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10×14 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $119.99 |
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16×24 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $339.99 |
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18×30 Heavy Duty Canvas Tarp sm Tarps FLAME RESISTANT $1,089.41 |
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8×16 Heavy Duty Canvas Tarp lg Tarps FLAME RESISTANT $209.99 |
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8×12 FLAME RESISTANT 21 oz Canvas Tarp Heavy Duty Tarps $189.99 |
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10×20 Heavy Duty Canvas Tarp lg Tarps FLAME RESISTANT $399.58 |
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9×12 Heavy Duty Canvas Tarp lg Tarps FLAME RESISTANT $241.66 |
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14×24 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Tarps Olive Drab $283.71 |
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12×24 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $249.99 |
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10×14 Super Heavy Duty Canvas Tarp sm Tarps FLAME RESISTANT 21oz WaterProof USA $279.34 |
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5×7 Heavy Duty Canvas Tarp sm Tarps FLAME RESISTANT $82.62 |
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10×12 Heavy Duty Cover Canvas Tarp Quality Tarps USA $93.99 |
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10×20 Super Heavy Duty Canvas Tarp sm Tarps FLAME RESISTANT 21oz WaterProof USA $399.77 |
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Med-Lift 3555 Wide Electric Power Recliner Lift-Chair $1,012.11 The 3555 by Med-Lift is a bariatric model featuring an increased weight capacity of 500 lbs. This model has an extra heavy-duty frame, heavy-duty springs in the seat and back, and extra foam in the seat and arms. It comes standard with a heavy-duty, low voltage motor…. |
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Intex Pool Ground Cloth $17.80 Protect your Pool Bottom! The Pool Ground Cloth is made of durable material to offer you pool bottom added protection and longevity…. |
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Multi-Color Replacement Tarp $20.72 The Swing-N-Slide Multicolor Replacement Tarp provides hours of shaded playtime, perfect for use in the heat of the summertime. Use this shade tarp with any of the popular Swing-N-Slide playset systems. This colorful shade tarp is lightweight and meets or exceeds all ASTM standards for safety…. |
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Extra Duty Canopy $29.99 Green Extra Duty Canopy, For Swing Set, Constructed Of 13 OZ Vinyl & Provides Hours Of Protection From The Sun, Mounts Easily To Most Wooden Play Sets, Kit Includes 43′ x 90′ Tarp, Mounting Hardware & Instructions…. |
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Coleman Road Trip Beach Shade $39.98 The Coleman 9192-160 Road Trip Beach Shade Shelter provides needed relief from a light rain or the sun during picnics, backyard events, or when camping. The powder-coated steel frame combines with a heavy-duty polyester canopy for a shade that works for almost any occasion. The Coleman Road Trip shelter is easy to set up with lightweight, shock-corded poles and can achieve stake-free stability wit… |
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Coleman 15 x 13 Instant Screened Shelter $103.99 The Coleman 15-by-13-foot Instant Screened Shelter provides an easy, convenient screened shelter in the backyard, at a campsite, sporting event, or wherever you need reliable cover from the sun. The Shelter’s sturdy, patented steel frame sets up quickly and easily in only 60 seconds, with Coleman’s exclusive push-button release levers so your fingers stay safe during setup and takedown. The heavy-… |
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Avenir Nylon Bicycle Cover (Mountain Bike) $20.50 Designed and cut specifically to fit mountain bikes Waterproof coverage for bicycles stored outside in the elements Includes a handy zippered storage pouch… |
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Scotch Transparent Duct Tape, 2 Inches x 20 Yards, Clear (2120-A) $4.66 It’s not often the word revolutionary can be associated with duct tape, that old, sticky standby used in plumbing repairs, hockey stick augmentation, and homeland security protection. By getting the gray out–and avoiding the “sore thumb” look of typical duct tape repairs–3M’s Scotch Transparent Duct Tape can indeed lay claim to a revolution of the toolbox. But seeing through it is just the start… |
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Dry Top 210156 10-foot by 15-foot Full Finish Size Reversible Tarp, 10-mm, Silver/Brown $19.99 Tarp Reversible … |
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Dry Top 210125 10-by-12-Foot Super Heavy-Duty 10-Mil UV Treated Tarp, Silver/Brown Reversible $10.00 Silver color, super heavy duty 10 Mil. plastic and specially treated to reflect sunlight. Labeled heavy duty polyethylene tarps are laminated on both sides for maximum weather proofing, cross weave fabric is designed for maximum strength and durability. High strength rust resistant grommets on each corner and approximately every 18 inches, lightweight, tear resistant, washable, mildew proof and wa… |
