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An outdoor shelter comprising a sheet member (10) having a generally rectangular-shaped portion and a slit (26) extending from a first corner (62) of the sheet member (10) to the central region (50) of the sheet member (10). The slit (26) defines separated opposing edges, which are equipped with com

An outdoor shelter comprising a sheet member (10) having a generally rectangular-shaped portion and a slit (26) extending from a first corner (62) of the sheet member (10) to the central region (50) of the sheet member (10). The slit (26) defines separated opposing edges, which are equipped with complementary means (30,32) for selectively securing the edges together. The edges define a first fold line (41) when secured together by the securing means (30,32). A third securing means (38) is disposed on a second fold line (42) extending from the central region (50) to a second corner (68) of the sheet member (10) adjacent the first corner (62). The third securing means (38) is complementary to the securing means (32) to enable the second fold line (42) to be secured to one of the edges of the slit (26). By selectively securing the securing means (30,32) to each other or the third securing means (38), the sheet member (10) can be configured to achieve a variety of shelter configurations.

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1. An outdoor shelter comprising a sheet member having a rectangular-shaped portion that defines oppositely-disposed first and second surfaces, 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 sh

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An outdoor shelter comprising a sheet member having a rectangular-shaped portion that defines oppositely-disposed first and second surfaces, 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 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 corner of the four corners to the central region of the sheet member, the second corner being adjacent the first corner of the sheet member; and third securing means disposed along the second fold line so as to be present only on the first 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. 2. An outdoor shelter according to claim 1, the sheet member further comprising 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.3. An outdoor shelter according to claim 2, the sheet member further comprising means for securing a guy-line to at least one of the panel regions of the sheet member.4. An outdoor shelter according to claim 1, the sheet member further comprising: a second slit extending from the central region of the sheet member toward but not to a third of the four corners, the second slit defining a second pair of opposing edges that extend from the central region toward but not to the third corner; and 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 a third fold line when secured together by the fourth and fifth complementary securing means. 5. An outdoor shelter according to claim 1, 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.6. An outdoor shelter according to claim 1, 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.7. An outdoor shelter according to claim 1, 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.8. An outdoor shelter according to claim 1, the sheet member further comprising sod cloths disposed at three of the four peripheral edges.9. 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 co rners, 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; and 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. 10. An outdoor shelter according to claim 9, the sheet member further comprising means for securing a guy-line to at least two of the panel regions of the sheet member.11. An outdoor shelter according to claim 9, wherein the second complementary securing means is secured to the third securing means and not the first complementary securing means, the outdoor shelter is configured as a closed tent having a triangular-shaped base and a rainfly defined by one of the panel regions of the sheet member between the second fold line and the first complementary securing means which is disposed at an upper edge of the rainfly, and the central region of the sheet member is raised by a cord attached to the rainfly.12. An outdoor shelter according to claim 11, wherein upper portions of the second complementary securing means and the third securing means are not secured together, and at least upper portions of the fourth and fifth complementary securing means are not secured together, thereby defining a ventilation opening near a peak of the closed tent.13. An outdoor shelter according to claim 9, 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 panel regions 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.14. An outdoor shelter according to claim 9, wherein the outdoor shelter is configured as a reflector tent having a triangular-shaped base and a reflector defined by one of the panel regions of the sheet member between the second fold line and the first complementary securing means which is disposed at an upper edge of the reflector, the second complementary securing means is not secured to either of the third securing means and the first complementary securing means, and the central region of the sheet member is raised by a cord attached to the reflector.15. An outdoor shelter according to claim 9, the sheet member further comprising sod cloths disposed at three of the four peripheral edges.16. An outdoor shelter according to claim 1, wherein a slit is not present along the second fold line.17. An outdoor shelter according to claim 9, wherein a slit is not present along either of the second and third fold lines.18. 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; and 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. 19. 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; and 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. 20. 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; and 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 corn er, 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.