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Title: Winter Tarp
Post by: torp on July 08, 2016
thoughts please

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Waterproof-Bushcraft-Camping-Canopy-Tarp-Basha-Bivvy-Sun-Rain-Shelter-/401110705068
weight 1.4 kg

Title: Re: Winter Tarp
Post by: RedLeader on July 11, 2016
Looks well constructed but it's a hell of a weight for a tarp.
Title: Re: Winter Tarp
Post by: torp on July 11, 2016
That was my only worry as well
Title: Re: Winter Tarp
Post by: Rich.H on July 16, 2016
Go with a DD it will be twice the tarp for half the weight, probably cost around the same too and likely last you far more years doing a better job each time.
Title: Re: Winter Tarp
Post by: torp on July 17, 2016
Thanks Rich
Title: Re: Winter Tarp
Post by: torp on July 20, 2016
Amazon     FREE SOLDIER Waterproof Portable Multifunctional Outdoor Camping Traveling Tent (Green)

I went for this instead which arrived today and first impressions are
well stitched and reinforced tie-outs all 21 of them,

thoughts please

atts to follow
Title: Re: Winter Tarp
Post by: torp on July 20, 2016
(http://i.imgur.com/x3KXCNE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/w9JR1EI.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fp1BK87.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xY1zHQj.jpg)
Title: Re: Winter Tarp
Post by: torp on July 20, 2016
Specification
Material: Polyester 190T checked fabric with waterproof PU coating
Color: Mud color
Size(when spread): 118 * 126 inch ( 300 * 320 cm )
Size (when in bag) : perimeter 17 * height 14 inch,(44 cm * 35 cm)
Type: 1-2 person
Main character: can be built into many different shape, suits different situations
Feature: waterproof, windproof, anti-UV
Suited: outdoor, camping, traveling
Packing accessory: tent, fixing rope and button, storage bag