View Full Version : Lets' see tarp shelter ideas and setups!
To sort of piggy-back on the other thread with a member looking for tents, I'm not against doing a simple tarp shelter either. I'd like to see some good setups, using rope/paracord, hiking poles, etc - whatever. Have at it!
Chummin' for Bear
09-22-2012, 21:05
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Wise Old Owl
09-22-2012, 21:17
Hmm I have a few on my gallery, this was a custom close to silnylon just a little thicker - General made it and did an excellent job.
17536
swjohnsey
09-22-2012, 22:21
I use my sub 2 lb tent to protect me from bugs, torrential rain and to up the temp rating on my bag. Will those do any of those?
Feral Bill
09-22-2012, 22:29
17537 Will work in torrential rain (site properly) and with bugs (add a net). Will not keep you as warm as a tent, I suspect.
Chummin' for Bear
09-22-2012, 22:30
I didn't think this was a debate, tent vs. tarp, just providing pictures as requested. At 8 oz, the tarp is a pretty sweet set-up. It can be set-up more enclosed if heavy rain is expected.17538 A 5 oz poncho which doubles as a pack cover and groundcloth is a good 3 in 1 item to improve the tarp setup.
NICE. I'll have to experiment with that last design....
mister krabs
09-23-2012, 07:20
I like this one. http://youtu.be/MkBeZqXU4zk
Great topic... I'm looking into a cuben tarp myself and am going to make this my shelter of choice.
When I hike the PCT I'm planning on a tarp.
I like the very first design as well. If I can find an easy design that has the inside completely covered I'm all for it. Now what kind of tarps are these? Regular store bought tarps?
Chummin' for Bear
09-23-2012, 12:45
The pictures in my first post, as well as these two options, are of a Cuben fibre tent from ZPacks. The total enclosure picture came from their web site. 1754217543
BigHodag
09-23-2012, 14:07
Poster showing dozens of ways to pitch a tarp:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/539472_10150997190471511_363644809_n.jpg
Feral Bill
09-23-2012, 14:25
Poster showing dozens of ways to pitch a tarp:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/539472_10150997190471511_363644809_n.jpg That ought to do it.
Wise Old Owl
09-23-2012, 14:33
kind of covers the whole thing....except one..... Polycro Window Insulation....
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35875&d=1338081283
Poster showing dozens of ways to pitch a tarp:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/539472_10150997190471511_363644809_n.jpg
Nice. I like the "Body Bag".
Drybones
09-24-2012, 13:44
17557 Wearable shelter...9.6 oz poncho/tarp.