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Outdoor Activities => Northern Ireland Camping and Bushcraft => Topic started by: robo on April 03, 2010

Title: tarp setup
Post by: robo on April 03, 2010

hi has anyone got a few pics of how to set up a tarp as im thinking of trying it for a bit of shelter. thanks

Title: Re: tarp setup
Post by: billy backpack on April 03, 2010

You may be in luck as there may be some piccies from our trip at the weekend that will show a set up.

Title: Re: tarp setup
Post by: robo on April 03, 2010

happy days i hope so. thanks

Title: Re: tarp setup
Post by: Belfastman1958 on April 04, 2010

I got my Tarp from BackPackingLight.co.uk and they sent me a free dvd with great instructions of various ways to set up a tarp.

It's fantastic, I only knew of two different methods but the DVD showed me more variations.

You can watch or download the file from here.......www.http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/product368.asp?PageID=106

Well worth watching, believe me.

Alan.

p.s. I've no connection with the company at all....i'm just a satisfied customer.

Title: Re: tarp setup
Post by: RedLeader on April 04, 2010

Here's a few links:

http://www.nessmuking.com/articles/tutorial/three-easy-tarp-setups/

http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/tarpology

http://hikinghq.net/gear/tarp.html

Searching Youtube is also a great idea. There's plenty of good instructionals.

The real key is never have anywhere on the tarp that water can pool, keep it low to the ground if there's any wind and don't choose a spot that water might lie.