Canvas Tarp Suitable As Bell Tent Porch

[boney gumbo mcgee]

Hi all. I had been looking a while for a suitable canvas tarp to use on my bell tent. I didn't like the price of the dedicated bell tent porches so I went for one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Awnings-tarpaulins-canopy-tarp-medival-canvas-tent-Living-history-Reenactment-/221330587322?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item338854beba

Apologies if the link does not work, first time I have tried. If it does not work then copy and paste this into ebay. Awnings tarpaulins canopy tarp medival canvas tent Living history Reenactment. The seller is zelte-max_de

The size I went for was 3m x 2m , its heavy weight untreated canvas and came to £35.00 delivered. I have now bought two from him and both orders came through within 5 days from Germany. I like the fact that it has loops instead of grommets as they usually fail on me.

No connection just a happy customer.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

What's the water repellency like pal

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

I have only had it out in light rain so far and it seemed fine, as its untreated it might need proofing for added water repellency. Before I do that I want to pitch it out again in heavy rain to see if it does need treatment, I am hoping that the fibres will swell and lock so I don't have to use a heap of chemicals on it. Just waiting for some 6' Hazel poles that I coppiced to dry so I can pitch it without the bell tent.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

How yer gonna pitch it then buddy.two upside down v's n a pole ridge?

 

[swotty]

I got mine from the Dutch belltent website (the name escapes me at the mo') but its a good tough poly cotton tarp and as far as I remember it was about £50:00 delivered.

Obelink....that's the one, have a Google!!!

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

I just use one on the bell tent, simple upside down V and a steel king pole. I have only used one as a stand alone shelter so far. But as soon as my poles are ready I will try linking both together. Another reason I bought them is to use one with two polish army tents and have the canvas tarp as a communal area so I can use a rocket stove under it and not be too worried about spark holes, although the rocket stove doesn't send out many sparks.

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

Thanks Swotty

Obelink is a useful link as most of the bell tent companies I have looked at wanted around the £100 mark.

 

[lavrentyuk]

Good prices.for.reenactment canvas.there. Thanks.

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

Good prices.for.reenactment canvas.there. Thanks.

Glad you found it useful. I will be buying from them again in the future, They posted both mine with DHL and provided a tracking number.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Glad you found it useful. I will be buying from them again in the future, They posted both mine with DHL and provided a tracking number.

Post us a pick pal when yer get it set up as a porch will yer please.might doo something similar myself

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

Will do, but I am afraid it wont be till spring. I can't tempt the family out of the house in winter. So I have to head out on my own so I just take a light weight tent in the winter. Till then I will be using it as a standalone shelter in the garden to keep dry while I am carving and making sticks.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Let's have a pick of that too eh lad

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

No worries will do. Just waiting on the poles to dry, am looking forward to trying my washine machine drum firepit with it. Took me 3 hours, much swearing and a cut thumb to get the drum out.

 

[Juggernaut]

Hi all. I had been looking a while for a suitable canvas tarp to use on my bell tent. I didn't like the price of the dedicated bell tent porches so I went for one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Awnings-tarpaulins-canopy-tarp-medival-canvas-tent-Living-history-Reenactment-/221330587322?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item338854beba

Apologies if the link does not work, first time I have tried. If it does not work then copy and paste this into ebay. Awnings tarpaulins canopy tarp medival canvas tent Living history Reenactment. The seller is zelte-max_de

The size I went for was 3m x 2m , its heavy weight untreated canvas and came to £35.00 delivered. I have now bought two from him and both orders came through within 5 days from Germany. I like the fact that it has loops instead of grommets as they usually fail on me.

No connection just a happy customer.

for that price I may give one a to and dye it olive green, what is the robustness like?

Cheers
Luke

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

for that price I may give one a to and dye it olive green, what is the robustness like?

Cheers
Luke

Hi Luke

I am thinking of dyeing one too, I have a clean barrel to use, its never gonna fit in the washing machine and I think the launderette will be less than impressed If I tried it there.

I have not had the tarp that long but it was advertised in my size 3m x 2m as 320gsm. The tarp feels thicker than my bell tent which is 350gsm, but that maybe because the tarp is untreated. It feels pretty robust. When I have pitched it I have put plenty of tension on it and the stitching seems fine. I am hoping to pitch it again next week and leave it up for a week or two to weather in and see how it copes with the winds I get here. I will report back and post some photos too.

Jay

 

[Robmc]

for that price I may give one a to and dye it olive green, what is the robustness like?

Cheers
Luke

I am very tempted to buy one of these in the larger size and use the material to make a baker Tent.

What make dye would you use?

 

[Juggernaut]

Thanks Jay, I'm gonna order one tonight, not much lost if it turns out to not be what I'm after.


I was going to use dyron dye in a drum/bucket, bit sure how much to use tbh but will probably ask in the local haberdashery shop when I buy it

Luke

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

I am very tempted to buy one of these in the larger size and use the material to make a baker Tent.

What make dye would you use?

Hi Robmc

The only dyes I know of are the Dylon ones, they do a range of colours, the one I'm going for is Olive green. Some of the other guys on here may know better dyes to use. Have you thought of buying canvas by the meter I found this http://www.whaleys-bradford.ltd.uk/cotton-canvas-heavy-cc24

It might work out a bit cheaper for you. Good luck with your Baker Tent.

Jay

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

Thanks Jay, I'm gonna order one tonight, not much lost if it turns out to not be what I'm after.


I was going to use dyron dye in a drum/bucket, bit sure how much to use tbh but will probably ask in the local haberdashery shop when I buy it

Luke

Glad to help mate. I am not sure either at the moment how much to use. Good idea to ask at the haberdashery. I think we will have to hope/wish/pray for a sunny day to dye them. I ordered mine on the same basis and was happy with the tarp and service.

Good luck and if you get chance it would be good to see a pic of your set up.

Jay

 

[Robmc]

Hi Robmc

The only dyes I know of are the Dylon ones, they do a range of colours, the one I'm going for is Olive green. Some of the other guys on here may know better dyes to use. Have you thought of buying canvas by the meter I found this http://www.whaleys-bradford.ltd.uk/cotton-canvas-heavy-cc24

It might work out a bit cheaper for you. Good luck with your Baker Tent.

Jay

Thanks Jay, Yes on both counts, Dylon looks good, as does the canvas. That looks the way to go.