Tarp Tent

[Grandma Dixie]

I am looking for the lightest and cheapest tarptent for a single person on the market. Preferably one that will set up with trekking poles. Suggestions?

[Footslogger]

Do you want a floor and noseeum mesh ?? ...or just a tarp ??

I currently use the Lunar Solo-e from Six Moon Designs when I backpack by myself (and the Tarptent Squall when the wife and I hike together). The Lunar Solo-3 uses one hiking pole and weighs 23 oz. It has a floor and noseeum mesh. It's a nice set up for a solo hiker.

'Slogger

[Grandma Dixie]

I do NOT want a floor or mesh. just a tarp.

[sparky2000]

Golite cave 2 shelter. Lookit up. Light, nice, room to share and room for gear. U can use trek poles or a tree.

[Footslogger]

Golite cave 2 shelter. Lookit up. Light, nice, room to share and room for gear. U can use trek poles or a tree.
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If that's the case I agree with Sparky. I have the GoLite Cave II and used it for a while on my thru in 2003. Set up takes a little getting used to but it is a worthy shelter. Also check out the Lair II by GoLite. I'm not a huge GoLite per se but I have experience with those 2 shelters.

'Slogger

[Seeker]

I do NOT want a floor or mesh. just a tarp.

walmart sells a cheapie polyurethene tarp for about $10.

campmor sells a silnylon one for a bit more ($60? i don't remember).

mccat and some others make them more expensive/higher quality for still more.

[Grandma Dixie]

Thanks guys. I'm on the golite site right now.And rhyming. like a cow.

[Jefe']

for years i've been using an army surplus poncho and bungee cords: simple, super-lightweight, adjustable to changes in weather (wind changes, et al), fast set-up/takedown, and best of all, cheap.

[millergear]

Checkout Brawnys Tacoma Tarp tent at Dancing Light gear.
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http://trailquest.net/dlgctaclight.html

Dancing Light gear is top notch and trail proven. It's available for $60 w/o netting or floor. I have the netted version with edge mesh and am very pleased. Just make sure you order the longer model if you are near or over 6'. At 6' 3" I wish I had!

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

If you're looking to keep the price and weight down, you might look at the coated nylon tarps (http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/campmor/iphrase.jsp?command=text&text=Coated+Nylon+Tarp+&image.x=0&image.y=8)

[Spock]

Gramma,
If you want just a tarp, you might experiment with a poncho or cape. There are many setups and you can be as snug as you want with a little practice. The most weatherproof is the 1/2 pyramid, next is the A-frame or the leanto. An afternoon experimenting in the back yard whould tell you whether this is an option for you.

[RockSteady]

The six moon designs Gatewood cape would also be worthy of a look.
http://sixmoondesigns.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=45

[Rambler]

Oware.com has tarps that do not have seams in the middle. I like the golite tarp because it has the "beaks" that help block out wind. I actually added a beak to my oware tarp, even though there tarp is set up at one end so that a beak is not needed. 8x10 is a very spacious size that will alos fit over a hammock. 4x6 is not quite big enough for me, but the oware is about 6x8, I think. It fits into the palm of my hand when packed.

others:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/s/Shelter%20Systems/index.html

[chowhound]

I'm also a fan of Brawny's Tacoma Tarp. Simple design, light weight, and easy to set up once you get the hang of it. I have the 10' version with mesh, and have had no problems. I use a piece of tyvek for a ground cloth. I've used it in some pretty wet weather and had no problems staying dry.

Chowhound

[lbbrown]

Try www.rayjardine.com (http://www.rayjardine.com) Lots of colors to choose from. They say black is warmer as it has less radiant heat loss.