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Cheap tarp
« on: June 16, 2009 »

(Please note, the topic is Cheap Tarp not Cheap Tart  ::))

I have 2 DD Hammocks and a DD tarp. I now want another tarp for the 2nd hammock.
Anyone any cheap recommendations?
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2009 »

I picked up really cheap ones at Nutts Corner try one of the stalls selling tools. They were £2.99.
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2009 »


Anyone any cheap recommendations?

Can you define what you mean by  "cheap"?  ;D

'Cheap' and 'good value' rarely turn out to be the same thing in my experience  ;)
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2009 »

These are cheap but i haven't used them in any extreme weather!
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2009 »

Good quality at a reasonable price tarps, try USMC.
A cheap tarp and ok quality, get a tarp from lidl. About £5 or £6 for a 4 x 5m tarp. We use one as a group shelter when we are out.
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2009 »

Good quality at a reasonable price tarps, try USMC.
A cheap tarp and ok quality, get a tarp from lidl. About £5 or £6 for a 4 x 5m tarp. We use one as a group shelter when we are out.

Where would I get a USMC tarp?

By cheaper I mean less than the £29 for a DD Tarp. I'd actually like one slightly bigger 3x3 but not heavy (I realise I'm being very demanding :D)
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2009 »

            For me as long as it keeps me (mostly) dry I'll use anything.  My first time camping without a tent I used the ground sheet cut from a buggered 2 man tent. Me and MG1 camped on the ben crom facing slopes of upper cove.No Bivvi bags or expensive roll mats, just sleeping bags foam mats and a Woolworths pic nic blanket all under this salvaged ground sheet.. Best night camping to date.


         So now I bought a 99p 4foot x 4foot builders tarp it might not be a super expensive lightweight job but it's still lighter than a tent. With a bit of creative thinking and a sense of adventure it's amazing what you can acomplish.
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2009 »

            For me as long as it keeps me (mostly) dry I'll use anything.  My first time camping without a tent I used the ground sheet cut from a buggered 2 man tent. Me and MG1 camped on the ben crom facing slopes of upper cove.No Bivvi bags or expensive roll mats, just sleeping bags foam mats and a Woolworths pic nic blanket all under this salvaged ground sheet.. Best night camping to date.


         So now I bought a 99p 4foot x 4foot builders tarp it might not be a super expensive lightweight job but it's still lighter than a tent. With a bit of creative thinking and a sense of adventure it's amazing what you can acomplish.


That's the spirit. I like your thinking.
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.usmcpro.com/&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dusmcpro%26num%3D30%26hl%3Den%26newwindow%3D1%26rlz%3D1T4DAIE_en-GBGB209GB209
here's the link to USMC
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2009 »

Cheers celt.

Some deals to be had here also.

http://www.tarpaulins-togo.co.uk/category-40/Camouflage-Tarpaulins.html

some general tarp/lightweight camping advise

http://hikinghq.net/gear/tarp.html

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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2009 »

The tarps togo tarps are really keenly priced. Wonder what sort of weight they are? When I go hammock camping I'll have to carry 2 tarps and 2 hammocks if I want to bring the small boy so weight is a consideration.


Cheers celt.

Some deals to be had here also.

http://www.tarpaulins-togo.co.uk/category-40/Camouflage-Tarpaulins.html

some general tarp/lightweight camping advise

http://hikinghq.net/gear/tarp.html


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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2009 »

I think on the spec page for each tarp it give a weight per square meter so Camouflage Tarpaulin - Size 1.8m x 2.4m at 8gms would be 345.6g

I think ???

Some massive tarps for next to nothing though.
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2009 »

Sorry, wasn't paying enough attention and didn't see the weight. Delivery is £6 so they are definately well cheaper and the 2.4x3.0 seems spot on for over a hammock. Only question is quality. Have you used them?

   Type      Width      Length      M2      Weight      GSM      £      £ M2         
   DD Tarp      3      3      9      650.00      72.22      £29.00      £3.22      Includes: 4 x 2m Guy Lines and 4 Pegs    
   tarpaulins-togo.co.uk      1.8      2.4      4.32      345.60      80.00      £9.22      £2.13         
   tarpaulins-togo.co.uk      2.4      3      7.2      576.00      80.00      £9.90      £1.38         
   tarpaulins-togo.co.uk      2.7      3.5      9.45      756.00      80.00      £9.95      £1.05         
   tarpaulins-togo.co.uk      3.5      5.4      18.9      1512.00      80.00      £13.82      £0.73         
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2009 »

not yet but at those prices it's worth a punt
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2009 »

Maybe we should double up if the postage is cheaper
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Re: Cheap tarp
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2009 »

Yeah I'll be up for that.
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