Cheap tarp

[RedLeader]

(Please note, the topic is Cheap Tarp not Cheap Tart  )

I have 2 DD Hammocks and a DD tarp. I now want another tarp for the 2nd hammock.
Anyone any cheap recommendations?

[MG1]

I picked up really cheap ones at Nutts Corner try one of the stalls selling tools. They were £2.99.

[Neiltoo]

Anyone any cheap recommendations?

Can you define what you mean by  "cheap"? 

'Cheap' and 'good value' rarely turn out to be the same thing in my experience 

[MG1]

These are cheap but i haven't used them in any extreme weather!

[Celt_Ginger]

Good quality at a reasonable price tarps, try USMC.
A cheap tarp and ok quality, get a tarp from lidl. About £5 or £6 for a 4 x 5m tarp. We use one as a group shelter when we are out.

[RedLeader]

Good quality at a reasonable price tarps, try USMC.
A cheap tarp and ok quality, get a tarp from lidl. About £5 or £6 for a 4 x 5m tarp. We use one as a group shelter when we are out.

Where would I get a USMC tarp?

By cheaper I mean less than the £29 for a DD Tarp. I'd actually like one slightly bigger 3x3 but not heavy (I realise I'm being very demanding )

[666_pack]

            For me as long as it keeps me (mostly) dry I'll use anything.  My first time camping without a tent I used the ground sheet cut from a buggered 2 man tent. Me and MG1 camped on the ben crom facing slopes of upper cove.No Bivvi bags or expensive roll mats, just sleeping bags foam mats and a Woolworths pic nic blanket all under this salvaged ground sheet.. Best night camping to date.


         So now I bought a 99p 4foot x 4foot builders tarp it might not be a super expensive lightweight job but it's still lighter than a tent. With a bit of creative thinking and a sense of adventure it's amazing what you can acomplish.

[Celt_Ginger]

            For me as long as it keeps me (mostly) dry I'll use anything.  My first time camping without a tent I used the ground sheet cut from a buggered 2 man tent. Me and MG1 camped on the ben crom facing slopes of upper cove.No Bivvi bags or expensive roll mats, just sleeping bags foam mats and a Woolworths pic nic blanket all under this salvaged ground sheet.. Best night camping to date.


         So now I bought a 99p 4foot x 4foot builders tarp it might not be a super expensive lightweight job but it's still lighter than a tent. With a bit of creative thinking and a sense of adventure it's amazing what you can acomplish.

That's the spirit. I like your thinking.
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.usmcpro.com/&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dusmcpro%26num%3D30%26hl%3Den%26newwindow%3D1%26rlz%3D1T4DAIE_en-GBGB209GB209
here's the link to USMC

[666_pack]

Cheers celt.

Some deals to be had here also.

http://www.tarpaulins-togo.co.uk/category-40/Camouflage-Tarpaulins.html

some general tarp/lightweight camping advise

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

[RedLeader]

The tarps togo tarps are really keenly priced. Wonder what sort of weight they are? When I go hammock camping I'll have to carry 2 tarps and 2 hammocks if I want to bring the small boy so weight is a consideration.

Cheers celt.

Some deals to be had here also.

http://www.tarpaulins-togo.co.uk/category-40/Camouflage-Tarpaulins.html

some general tarp/lightweight camping advise

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

[666_pack]

I think on the spec page for each tarp it give a weight per square meter so Camouflage Tarpaulin - Size 1.8m x 2.4m at 8gms would be 345.6g

I think

Some massive tarps for next to nothing though.

[RedLeader]

Sorry, wasn't paying enough attention and didn't see the weight. Delivery is £6 so they are definately well cheaper and the 2.4x3.0 seems spot on for over a hammock. Only question is quality. Have you used them?

Type	Width	Length	M2	Weight	GSM	£	£ M2
DD Tarp	3	3	9	650.00	72.22	£29.00	£3.22	Includes: 4 x 2m Guy Lines and 4 Pegs
tarpaulins-togo.co.uk	1.8	2.4	4.32	345.60	80.00	£9.22	£2.13
tarpaulins-togo.co.uk	2.4	3	7.2	576.00	80.00	£9.90	£1.38
tarpaulins-togo.co.uk	2.7	3.5	9.45	756.00	80.00	£9.95	£1.05
tarpaulins-togo.co.uk	3.5	5.4	18.9	1512.00	80.00	£13.82	£0.73

[666_pack]

not yet but at those prices it's worth a punt

[RedLeader]

Maybe we should double up if the postage is cheaper

[666_pack]

Yeah I'll be up for that.