Canvas Tarps

[Nomad]

Been going round in circles looking for a canvas tarp, and seem to keep drawing a blank. I'm after something 3x3m or 10x10', weighing no more than about 2.5kg or 5-6lbs. Olive or tan/brown is good, as is good resilience to environmental factors (waterproof, mildew resistant, flame retardant, etc). I'm willing to consider dyeing/proofing myself. Not sure about fixings - eyelets or loops? (Loops on the ridge, I guess...)

I've been toying with the idea of making my own, but I feel it's a bigger project than I can manage at present. Never made anything that big, and I arguably don't have the space.

Any suggestions for a ready made tarp? Any makers on here able to do something like this?

 

[Man of Tanith]

Speak to bilmo-p5.
Thats what I did

 

[Big Stu 12]

Speak to bilmo-p5.
Thats what I did

And that is a very nice Tarp he made

 

[Man of Tanith]

Might be in discussions about another one 3x3......

 

[Nomad]

Might be in discussions about another one 3x3......

Group buy?

What size was the one you got, and what does it weigh?

 

[Man of Tanith]

The one I've got is around 4x4 maybe?
Dunno I can't recall. As for weight erm again I dunno its not something I worry about. Its not too big or too bulky.
You can see pics of it in most my trip reports

 

[Hugo]

I made my own 3x3 and it did take quite a bit of time, well worth having one.

 

[ozzy1977]

Any recommended suppliers of canvas for one of these?

I just had a look for a 3x3 canvas tarp on an Australian site hoping it would be cheap and that my uncle could bring it back with him next year, but it was $300

 

[keen-edge]

Hi buddy is this any good http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10ft-x-10...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item338269302e

 

[Nomad]

Hi buddy is this any good http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10ft-x-10...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item338269302e

Seen that already, and it looks interesting, although I don't know what "g/lfm" means (grams per square meter?). I wrote to them a few days ago, asking about the weight and any proofing, but there has been no response (just sent a reminder). If it is 560gsm, then it works out to be pretty heavy at about 4.5kg.

 

[keen-edge]

Seen that already, and it looks interesting, although I don't know what "g/lfm" means (grams per square meter?). I wrote to them a few days ago, asking about the weight and any proofing, but there has been no response (just sent a reminder). If it is 560gsm, then it works out to be pretty heavy at about 4.5kg.

you could make one I found this http://www.angelicinteriors.co.uk/a...-Canvas.html?gclid=CLvp2fTx9bkCFdQZtAodhVcANQ

 

[bilmo-p5]

http://www.angelicinteriors.co.uk/a...-Canvas.html?gclid=CLvp2fTx9bkCFdQZtAodhVcANQ

15 quid a metre!

 

[HillBill]

Some here too. Not cheap though.... far from it.
http://www.wynnchester.co.uk/tarps/

Have you looked at the Tatonka poly-cotton ones? They are good

 

[Stew]

Seen that already, and it looks interesting, although I don't know what "g/lfm" means (grams per square meter?). I wrote to them a few days ago, asking about the weight and any proofing, but there has been no response (just sent a reminder). If it is 560gsm, then it works out to be pretty heavy at about 4.5kg.

I just googled g/lfm as I was intrigued what that meant and my conclusion is that they typed something wrong.

 

[Nomad]

I just googled g/lfm as I was intrigued what that meant and my conclusion is that they typed something wrong.

Turns out that it means Laufender Meter, which means running meter. In other words, if the tarp is made from 1.5m wide fabric, the quoted weight is for a meter of that - 1.5 square meters. So, at 560g/lfm, it would be about 373gsm, or about 10.5oz per square yard. They got back to me today, and said that it's about 3kg in total, which just about matches the foregoing. They also said that it's not waterproof.

 

[crosslandkelly]

If you want to dye and proof your own how about this, light weight and cheap as chips. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Cotton+Dust+Sheet/p17779
coupled with these. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Faithfull...all-Sheets-Sheeting-Clamps-Tarp-/110793489530

 

[Balloonatic]

I am also interested in this, I made a tarp with canvas and red-oxide paint but some bugger nicked it from my barn (I'm still livid). Considering making another one but if there is someone who can make a simple 2x2 of waterproof canvas without eyelets I'd definately be up for it.

 

[ozzy1977]

I just weighed my 7x9 and it is a shade over 8lb, made from an old army pup tent.

 

[copper_head]

If you want to dye and proof your own how about this, light weight and cheap as chips. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Cotton+Dust+Sheet/p17779
coupled with these. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Faithfull...all-Sheets-Sheeting-Clamps-Tarp-/110793489530

Good idea, I think I'll give that a go... Do you think a few coats of Fabsil would be enough to proof it?

 

[John Fenna]

I am in the middle of making a tarp from a dropcloth - I will let you know how it works out!
My first job was to wash it (in a laundrette as it would not fit in my machine) to remove any dressing, then I dyed it in a vat of tea.
Next I will be reinforcing the hems and seams with cotton webbing and adding guy points of the same.
Then I intend proofing it with Fabsil or wax.
Cotton tents need "seasoning" by wetting and drying a couple of times before they are waterproof and I hope that the washing and dying are doing this!
I have already made a natural fiber ridgeline by twining sisal cord and the guys will be sisal as well....