Hi folks, Rob from Boise, Idaho here.
I have a question about tarps. I tried my friends Blackbird up in the Sawtooth Mountains last summer. I loved that it was ultra light, enjoyed the breeze until the temps dropped to mid thirties, and then really started cussin when the rain kicked in and soaked my down bag. Tried everything to keep the rain out, and ground cloth had rain coming in on it.
How do you "Tarp Pro's" keep dry in the rain? I have a Quarter Dome t-2, and with fly, tent, poles and stakes, it is 3.9 ounces.
If I were to use the Blackbird or similar model, I'd have to add groundcloth, Bivy Sack, bumping up the weight and still not so sure that I'd be dry come morning.
Whats the secret?