At the end of last summer, I discovered The Neat Sheet.

What, you ask, is so neat about this sheet?

I'd say, What isn't?

Water rolls off it. Sand shakes off it. Wrinkles smooth themselves out. It weighs less than a pound for easy transport and storage, yet has tiny weights in the corners to keep it where you put it.

At $8 each ($15 for the larger family size), they're cheap. I went bought two. I keep one with my camping stuff and one in the trunk of my car. You'll find 101 uses for it on the company's Web site, but here are some highlights (and my favorites):

*In the car to protect the seats from wet butts without a towel
*A beach blanket
*A tablecloth for picnic tables
*A groundcloth for your tent
*Emergency rain/sun tarp
*Bike cover

It has become, without a doubt, my favorite summer accessory. If you have one of these, leave a comment and share your favorite use!