Temporary outdoor shelter

An outdoor shelter comprising a unitary sheet member having a square-shaped portion with oppositely-disposed interior and exterior surfaces and four peripheral edges that intersect to define four corners, the sheet member comprising:

• a first slit extending from a first of the four corners to a central region of the sheet member, the first slit defining separated and parallel opposing edges between the first corner and the central region;
• first and second complementary means disposed at the opposing edges defined by the first slit for selectively and temporarily securing the opposing edges together, the opposing edges defining a first fold line when secured together by the first and second complementary securing means;
• a second fold line extending from a second of the four corners to the central region of the sheet member, the second corner being adjacent the first corner;
• third securing means disposed on the interior surface of the sheet member along the second fold line so as not to be present on the exterior surface of the sheet member, the third securing means being complementary to the second complementary securing means to enable the second fold line to be temporarily secured to one of the opposing edges defined by the first slit;
• third and fourth fold lines extending from a third and a fourth corner, respectively, of the four corners to the central region of the sheet member, the third corner being opposite from the first corner, the fourth corner being adjacent the first corner, the first, second, third and fourth fold lines delineating four triangular-shaped panel regions of the sheet member;
• a second slit intersecting the first slit at the central region of the sheet member and extending from the central region toward but not to the fourth corner, the second slit defining a second pair of opposing edges that extend from the central region toward but not to the fourth corner;
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• fourth and fifth complementary means disposed at the second pair of opposing edges for selectively and temporarily securing the second pair of opposing edges together, the second pair of opposing edges being part of the fourth fold line when secured together by the fourth and fifth complementary securing means.

An outdoor shelter comprising a sheet member having a rectangular-shaped portion that defines four corners and four peripheral edges, the sheet member comprising:

• a first slit extending from a first of the four corners to a central region of the sheet member, the first slit defining separated opposing edges between the first corner and the central region;
• first and second complementary means disposed at the opposing edges for selectively and temporarily securing the opposing edges together, the opposing edges defining a first fold line when secured together by the first and second complementary securing means;
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• third securing means disposed on a second fold line extending from a second of the four corners to the central region of the sheet member, the second corner being adjacent the first corner, the third securing means being complementary to the second complementary securing means to enable the second fold line to be temporarily secured to one of the opposing edges;
• wherein the third securing means is secured to the second complementary securing means, the outdoor shelter is configured as a closed tent having a triangular-shaped base and a rainfly defined by a portion of the sheet member between the second fold line and the first complementary securing means, and the central region of the sheet member is raised by a cord attached to the rainfly.

An outdoor shelter comprising a sheet member having a rectangular-shaped portion that defines four corners and four peripheral edges, the sheet member comprising:

• a first slit extending from a first of the four corners to a central region of the sheet member, the first slit defining separated opposing edges between the first corner and the central region;
• first and second complementary means disposed at the opposing edges for selectively and temporarily securing the opposing edges together, the opposing edges defining a first fold line when secured together by the first and second complementary securing means;
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• third securing means disposed on a second fold line extending from a second of the four corners to the central region of the sheet member, the second corner being adjacent the first corner, the third securing means being complementary to the second complementary securing means to enable the second fold line to be temporarily secured to one of the opposing edges;
• wherein the first and second complementary securing means are secured together, the outdoor shelter is configured as an open-ended shelter having a triangular-shaped base and an awning defined by two portions of the sheet member separated by the first fold line, and the central region of the sheet member is raised by a cord attached to the awning.

An outdoor shelter comprising a sheet member having a rectangular-shaped portion that defines four corners and four peripheral edges, the sheet member comprising:

• a first slit extending from a first of the four corners to a central region of the sheet member, the first slit defining separated opposing edges between the first corner and the central region;
• first and second complementary means disposed at the opposing edges for selectively and temporarily securing the opposing edges together, the opposing edges defining a first fold line when secured together by the first and second complementary securing means;
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• third securing means disposed on a second fold line extending from a second of the four corners to the central region of the sheet member, the second corner being adjacent the first corner, the third securing means being complementary to the second complementary securing means to enable the second fold line to be temporarily secured to one of the opposing edges;
• wherein the outdoor shelter is configured as a reflector tent having a triangular-shaped base and a reflector defined by a portion of the sheet member between the second fold line and the first complementary securing means, and the central region of the sheet member is raised by a cord attached to the reflector.