Boy Scouts Handbook / The First Edition, 1911

by Boy Scouts of America

Fig. 3.--Here the rectangle is folded to make a "lean-to" shelter, with the roof front suspended from a rope or from a horizontal pole by means of cords. The two corners not in use are folded under, making a partial ground cloth. A square open front is presented toward the camp fire.

Fig. 3. Baker, or lean-to

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Fig. 4.--Same in plan as No.3, but has a triangular front and only one point of suspension.

Fig. 4. Same plan as No.3

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Fig 5.--Uses all the cloth, has a triangular ground plan, a square front opening, plenty of head room at the back and requires two or more guy lines. This shelter resembles a "toque."