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A system of panel units is provided for creating diverse items for use in both planned and emergency situations in outdoor settings. A prime panel unit can be used to form a tent, bivouac sack, tarp, fly, sail, signal panel, ground cloth, weatherproof suit, backpack, or kayak hull covering. Quarter

A system of panel units is provided for creating diverse items for use in both planned and emergency situations in outdoor settings. A prime panel unit can be used to form a tent, bivouac sack, tarp, fly, sail, signal panel, ground cloth, weatherproof suit, backpack, or kayak hull covering. Quarter panel units can be used to form items such as bags, pack covers, ground cloths, and rain capes. Various combinations of units can be fastened together to create a wide variety of larger and more diverse tents, tent modules, flies, and other items to meet diverse needs.

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[ I claim:] [4.] A quarter panel unit comprisinga quarter panel comprised of a substantially square panel of thin sheet material, said quarter panel having an upper surface, a lower surface, four corners, a center point equidistant from all said corners, and four edges;a plurality of engaging means

[ I claim:] [4.] A quarter panel unit comprisinga quarter panel comprised of a substantially square panel of thin sheet material, said quarter panel having an upper surface, a lower surface, four corners, a center point equidistant from all said corners, and four edges;a plurality of engaging means disposed along said edges and fastened said lower surface of to said quarter panel, each said edge having said engaging means, said engaging means providing a means for continuously connecting each said edge selectively with each of at least two said edges of said quarter panel of any said quarter panel unit, and said engaging means and all elements thereof being disposed in a two-fold radially symmetrical pattern about said center point; anda plurality of attachment means fastened to said quarter panel and disposed at intervals on said upper surface, along each said edge, and at each said corner in a regular and evenly-spaced grid having four-fold radial symmetry about said center point, said attachment means providing a means for attaching various devices to said quarter panel,whereby said quarter panel unit provides a means for forming a multitude of configurations including a backpack and a headnet from said quarter panel unit and a multitude of diverse forms of shelters and a rain cape from a plurality of said quarter panel units fastened together by means of said engaging means.