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Alpkit Tarp
« on: January 13, 2011 »
It's news to me but apparently Alpkit do a tarp called the Rig 7



The stats aren't bad at 280cm x 240cm weighing in at 514g.

Who wants to be the first to buy!

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16474&category_id=253
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Re: Alpkit Tarp
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2011 »
Tell the truth red leader you've one ordered and all. ;D
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Re: Alpkit Tarp
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2011 »
The wife would kill me. An Alpkit self inflating mat appeared at the door yesterday and I got some dirty looks....

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Tell the truth red leader you've one ordered and all. ;D
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Re: Alpkit Tarp
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2011 »
I think the Alpkit Rig tarps have been on their site for ages, although from what I can recall they were out of stock for quite some time.  Not sure why I never paid them much attention, as it's a bit smaller and lighter than the DD and looks like it has a good selection of attachment points.  Mind you, I'm not the biggest fan of tarps to date... its bivvy bag or tent for me ;)   
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Re: Alpkit Tarp
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2011 »
We'll convert you :)

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I think the Alpkit Rig tarps have been on their site for ages, although from what I can recall they were out of stock for quite some time.  Not sure why I never paid them much attention, as it's a bit smaller and lighter than the DD and looks like it has a good selection of attachment points.  Mind you, I'm not the biggest fan of tarps to date... its bivvy bag or tent for me ;)   
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Re: Alpkit Tarp
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2011 »
Quote from: RedLeader on January 13, 2011
We'll convert you :)

Will remember that when you're knocking on my tent door at 2am this weekend ;D
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Re: Alpkit Tarp
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2011 »
Maybe I'll not say anything until Monday :)

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We'll convert you :)

Will remember that when you're knocking on my tent door at 2am this weekend ;D
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Re: Alpkit Tarp
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2011 »
I prefer a tent as well. We bivvied on Ben crom one night with salvaged tarps. It was brutal night it rained all night it was horrible. As always it was made easier with a bottle of tonic. ;D
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Re: Alpkit Tarp
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2011 »
You bringing a tent to Meelmore?

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I prefer a tent as well. We bivvied on Ben crom one night with salvaged tarps. It was brutal night it rained all night it was horrible. As always it was made easier with a bottle of tonic. ;D
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Re: Alpkit Tarp
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2011 »
Oh yes i'll bring the pro action ;D
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Re: Alpkit Tarp
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2011 »
Really good blog post about the Alpkit Rig 7 here: http://maceachain.blogspot.com/2011/01/alpkit-rig-7-tarp-limited-only-by.html

Some great photos of different configurations, looks like a nice bit of kit!
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