United States Marine Corps Fiel Tarp

[Arizroughrider]

I purchased a new unissued USMC Field Tarp from eBay. Here is my
first outing with it.

USMC Field Tarp stowed next to Randal Model 15 for size comparason.

USMC Field Tarp set up in an A-Frame configuration using 550 paracord
and aluminium tent pegs.

Inside view prior to insulating the ground. Room enough for two.
Thanks for looking.

 

[Fizzy]

If you don't mind me asking, how much was that MARPAT tarp?

 

[Arizroughrider]

Fizzy,
I think it was $90.00 (U.S). Here is a link to some currently on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/USMC-Reversible...=380220339409&ps=63&clkid=6754956603746538978

Take care

 

[Retired Member southey]

Thats a cool looking tarp, i like there digicam stuff.

 

[Melonfish]

wow $90 is alot for a tarp, whats the weight on it?

 

[Retired Member southey]

I'm sorry to post this Fizzy but found it at this price

 

[Fizzy]

And it's only $18 for shipping as opposed to $37 for the first one. Hmmm......

 

[Arizroughrider]

wow $90 is alot for a tarp, whats the weight on it?

I haven't put it on a scale yet, but I am guessing it is around 2lbs or so.

 

[launditch1]

Ive got one of these..good innit?!Yes, it weighs two pounds.

 

[Dougster]

I have a marpat poncho liner and it's actually very good stuff.

 

[Minotaur]

I would have a look at the alpha tent set up might be worth thinking about.

To be honest, for what it is, looks really expensive to me.

 

[Robbi]

that looks a great set up.

 

[Arizroughrider]

To be honest, for what it is, looks really expensive to me.

I will agree it is a bit pricy, but so is most other go light gear. I go play in the woods quite a bit and it is worth it to me. The tarp, a goretex bivy bag, snugpak jungle bag, knife with ferro rod, canteen, canteen cup, canteen cup stove, canteen carrier, 550 paracord, grilliput, MSR Titan cook set and water purifier makes for a pretty light load.

 

[Ray Britton]

If any of you are looking for light but cheaper tarps, then the British special forces basha is a good one to look at.

On the other hand, the pattern on this featured tarp would be very useful if the local wild life are into using NVG's, but I have found that rabbits and badgers often have trouble getting the head straps to fit!

 

[The Lord Poncho]

If any of you are looking for light but cheaper tarps, then the British special forces basha is a good one to look at.

Which one is that- the plain olive one which superceded the 58 patt ponchos? If so, that's the one i prefer too- much lighter than the big DPM ones, and only slightly less wide.