Yeah, this tent is just for winter. You have to come here in the winter one of these days, it's sweet when the daytime highs are above 50º.

I'l be taping the seams with 3M clear 2" duct tape and the edges with 1" strapping tape. Both kinds of tape are fiber reinforced.

I also have some adhesive nylon called "Bondex Outdoor Restore" I got at Walmart in the sewing section. It's made to repair tents, jackets, etc. It's pretty strong stuff. I'll use it where I put grommets to pin it down and tie it off.

I got the four blankets this morning. Bass Pro had just stocked the shelf with them so I got lucky They were $4.50 each.

As far as sticks go, I guess I'll just have to strap a big bundle to my backpack

I thought long and hard about the bug net. I decided that because this is for winter use, and there are no bugs out here then, it just didn't make sense.