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Title: Winter Tarp
Post by: torp on July 08, 2016, 04:36:24 PM
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, 05:22:23 PM
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, 05:25:15 PM
That was my only worry as well
Title: Re: Winter Tarp
Post by: Rich.H on July 16, 2016, 10:53:36 PM
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, 08:06:40 AM
Thanks Rich
Title: Re: Winter Tarp
Post by: torp on July 20, 2016, 12:37:34 PM
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, 01:24:23 PM
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/x3KXCNE.jpg)
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/w9JR1EI.jpg)
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/fp1BK87.jpg)
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/xY1zHQj.jpg)
Title: Re: Winter Tarp
Post by: torp on July 20, 2016, 03:23:25 PM
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