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Ed

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Tarpology
« on: December 28, 2012 »
So I have recently bought a Rig7 Tarp from Alpkit and I'm considering rigging configurations.

Does anyone know of any good resources for tarp configurations and general guidelines?

I did find one really excellent little image here:

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/images/tarpology/Tarp-Configs1.jpg

I have printed it onto A5 and plan to laminate it folded, like Mourneman does with his maps and store it with the tarp.

In my general reading / googling I have found people tend to light fires under them, even in what looks like quite a low height setup. Is that really such a good idea? Sounds like the tarp would just get wrecked with ember holes!
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Re: Tarpology
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2012 »
Funny.... I've been experimenting myself with a poncho and some paracord. The theory is the same for the structures. Give u a shout next time I'm off and we'll head to the forest.... practice makes perfect!
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Re: Tarpology
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2012 »
I use the ShellTA tarp which doubles as a poncho.



some configurations here http://shellta.wordpress.com/page/2/
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Re: Tarpology
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2012 »
I'm sure there is a thread with tarp variations.. Have a peruse.
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Re: Tarpology
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2012 »
Will always fall to personal preference also depending on tarp and size and off course where your sleeping .. :)
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Re: Tarpology
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2012 »
The only limit to tarp constructions is your own imagination! They are one of the most versitile peices of equipment you will own, and considering its just a big waterproof sheet this makes it all the better. I had a stack of photos we did at NISS but can't seem to find it. I think on last count I had something like 24 different tarp constructions that I have slept in with my dd.

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