Suffolk Bushcraft Group

[Big Stu 12]

Hi Guys

Looking to get tarp and recommendations?

Looking at TW Cornelius or DD Tarp both 3x3 as starter but open to suggestions

Kevin

Mysefl I dont like diamond tarps.. ok in the summer but in the winter give very little protection to things on the ground, they can not be lowered to the ground to stop the airflow under them, if the rain is falling at an angle /getting blown, then anything on the ground will get wet...this leads me to say square or rectangle,

Size wise I have 3x3, 4x4, 4.5 x 3, and 4ish x 2ish (ponco Tarp)..

The 3x3 in my opinon is short for hammocking in the winter/rain unless you use it as a diamond.. but for me the reasons above count it out,

I find the 4.5 x 3 a bit too long you have to pick your trees well.. also if you take the tarp to ground the 3 meter lives you a low ridge, myself I find this a pain as I have to stoop under it...this I also find with the 3x3,

I have used the 4 x 4 quite a lot find it has plenty of room you can comfortably borito the ends in to form doors and have loads of room, the ridge is also at a nice hight for me and does not restict movement under the Tarp.. the amouint of room also give you loads of admin space it weather is a bit fowl, if you have not got a communial shelter....The only thnig I would say is the 4x4 can be a bit of a sail in V high winds... and can billow in.. I have not found this yet, but some have.

The smaller poncho type for me is just for warm sunny times...oh and of course boonie weekends..lol

I like the DD's, and have had no problems with them..they have external ridge line loops..and the tarp hangs under them, with a ridge line that runs under the tarp, but that could lead to rain running down the ridge line, under the tarp and driping inside the tarp on to what evers under it... if your hammocking , in to your sleeping kit...., yes you have hanging posibilitys of things , but just add an extra internal ridge line,

So to me the 4 x4 is teh best size for my needs...hope my thougths help

If you are getting a hammock as well do buy the carabiners and whoopies lings from the start .

 

[Big Stu 12]

Have a look at what people have got at the meet, there is mornaly a selection..

 

[roman-soldier]

2nd that on the whoopies and Tarp, the DD does also have a double base layer to hold a thermorest, not required with an under quilt. The Tarp is always a toss up between weight and functionality, I used the DD 3 x 3 all last winter and it can be closed down quite cosy but as Stu says the 4 x 4 is the nuts but I have added removable tie outs to stop the sides blowing in. . Of course with a pertex winter sock courtesy of my Mrs it's always warm and the wind is not an issue

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[roman-soldier]

My next project is soundproofing the hammock so I don't keep everyone awake with my purring

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[Big Stu 12]

My next project is soundproofing the hammock so I don't keep everyone awake with my purring

LOL.... what you really need is a ear plug dispenser on the out side of teh sock, just like noisey areas in a factory fo people going near to use...

 

[roman-soldier]

Good idea, oh well better get packed got a meeting in Newcastle at 8am tomorrow, deep joy

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[Big Stu 12]

Just an after thougt...

Ridge line... can be any thing really, some like amsteel, some use paracord, what ever you get , I use about 9M to 10M in lentgh, two small carabinners with a purssic loop each attched to the ends of the tarp, this allows you to put the ridge line up tension the tarp and position it in the right place, it helps with lining the tarp up with the hammock.. most of the suffolk mob do it that way as well... or a veriant of it..

Dont forget that the prussic loops have to be a differnt thickness cord then the ridge line or they will not work

 

[ozzy1977]

For a ridge line I got the rope that dd sell when I ordered my 4x4, paracord prussic's to position the tarp just tied on to the end loops.

Everyone has their own way of setting up, there is no right way, only one which works for you

 

[amjake]

Based on the wealth of feedback, which I thank all for, I will get a 4x4.

Looking at 'ground dwelling' for the present so Tarp was in addition to tent area should the weather change! but will also be used when hammock is 'santa'd'!

DD 4x4 on its way!

Thanks

K

 

[SJStuart]

Based on the wealth of feedback, which I thank all for, I will get a 4x4.

Looking at 'ground dwelling' for the present so Tarp was in addition to tent area should the weather change! but will also be used when hammock is 'santa'd'!

DD 4x4 on its way!

Thanks

K

Great choice on the 4x4... it's a damn fine tarp!

 

[Big Stu 12]

Based on the wealth of feedback, which I thank all for, I will get a 4x4.

Looking at 'ground dwelling' for the present so Tarp was in addition to tent area should the weather change! but will also be used when hammock is 'santa'd'!

DD 4x4 on its way!

Thanks

K

Good choice... But I am biasis...... ....I like mine

 

[Big Stu 12]

Yup. Would have ordered the bow today but my lovely wife has borrowed my card and left her purse at work. Tomorrow I am fitting some shutters to an old barn , hopefully I can get it ordered Wednesday, and go and look at a motor

Chris...... Did you or did you not

 

[ozzy1977]

Well I dint fit the shutters and I still have not bought a car I might have a bent laminated bit of wood and fibreglass on the way though

 

[Big Stu 12]

Well I dint fit the shutters and I still have not bought a car I might have a bent laminated bit of wood and fibreglass on the way though

Lol...... But did you start the essey.....?????


Good one mate... If you get it can you use it this weekend.,
I lookforward to seeing it

 

[ozzy1977]

Not quite but I have read the text book.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Not quite but I have read the text book.

So half way there then....

 

[ozzy1977]

My new toy should be here tomorrow if it is I will take it to the course and of course I will bring it next weekend

 

[Big Stu 12]

My new toy should be here tomorrow if it is I will take it to the course and of course I will bring it next weekend

Yeay..... Bet you cant wait......

I may pop over to rendelsham this weekend... I ve not shot sice last meet

Pennie and Roger, gave me the membership forms on my course, If you give Pennie the fee it will save the postage

 

[ozzy1977]

I have just received my next essay title, this one I will have to take seriously though being for the actual course and not just filler.

 

[ozzy1977]

She gave me the forms last week, I have filled them in.