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!
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!
I use the ShellTA tarp which doubles as a poncho.
(http://shellta.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/shellta-001.jpg?w=225&h=300)
some configurations here http://shellta.wordpress.com/page/2/
I'm sure there is a thread with tarp variations.. Have a peruse.
Will always fall to personal preference also depending on tarp and size and off course where your sleeping .. :)
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.
GF