Aldi Tarp?

[Paul_B]

The 2000mm refers to the height of a column of water over I think a 1cm square piece of the fabric. 1500mm is the minimum to be called waterproof (if all seams are sealed). 3000mm is common for ground sheets and should be the minimum for tents. The higher the figure the longer it will last since UV degrades the fabric (nylon quicker than polyester). BTW Polyester is heavier but cheaper so this is likely to be polyester which is more resilient to UV degradation. Ground sheets are mor commonly 5000mm Hydrostatic head. As you'd expect the higher the figure the better the waterproof it is and the longer it will remain so (loses HH over time as the UV degrades and thins the fagbric). I have a single skin tent at 8000mm fly and 10000mm groundsheet (Vango Force 10 Vitesse). This is a very water proof tent just as with single skins the condensation is a problem.

This tarp is good value. The closest is the Robens tarp at £40 or £45 with poles and only 3.5m square. They also do 4.5m square one. Robens has a higher HH and is better made. I will get a 3.5m one soon and ditch the poles for lightweight camping.

Aldi and Lidl do some very good kit at ridiculously cheap prices. They had a £19 altimeter watch a few months ago that sold out in hours.

 

[Andy2112]

Decathlon tarps, you missed them on your list mate

 

[Paul_B]

How do i set the laser printer to stun? - Andy2112

can use the reader from a cd drive to make a laser pointer capable of setting fire to stuff. Is that any use? It is on one of those sites offering hacks and stuff to make. Only need a radio shack or equivalent to get a few parts from.

BTW are these comments after peoples posts randomly generated or have they set up so they appear after their posts?

 

[Tadpole]

BTW are these comments after peoples posts randomly generated or have they set up so they appear after their posts?

go to your users CP and select edit signature.

 

[Seoras]

Tried the tarp out at the weekend and was quite impressed with it.

As it is so large you really do need to get the slope right to avoid pooling. In one corner there was about 3 inches of water and it did seep through but that was soon fixed.

I have the Decathalon tarps as well and the material seems similar in feel.

I left the poles at home and just used some suitably located trees and some poles cut to length.

I will though only be using it as a group tarp and try and get hold of some more Decathalon tarps to give out to the cadets as the Aldi tarp is I feel just too big for the kids to set up easily.

George

 

[ganstey]

I'm still trying to get hold of one - wasn't able to get to the shop on the day they appeared Asked the other day and they'd sold out. Might try the Trowbridge store.

G

 

[g4ghb]

I'm still trying to get hold of one - wasn't able to get to the shop on the day they appeared Asked the other day and they'd sold out. Might try the Trowbridge store.

G

not sure if there wil be any left - think there was only one left when i went in last saturday.....

there is a store in melksham as well if that is any help!

 

[ganstey]

not sure if there wil be any left - think there was only one left when i went in last saturday.....

Bu**er

there is a store in melksham as well if that is any help!

That's the one I tried

Must get my finger out next time

G

 

[g4ghb]

I'll try and pop in on the way home from work tonight if you like

 

[ganstey]

I'll try and pop in on the way home from work tonight if you like

That'd be magnificent if you could. Don't worry if you're not able to.

G

 

[ganstey]

Thanks to g4ghb I now have one :You_Rock_

G

 

[Jedadiah]

That was mine Jed , it wasn't used as a main tarp but just for sitting under with the fire right at the edge it as great, as I said above I have used it on a few meets now and had my moneys worth out of it ,,bargain

Course it was John, how could i have forgotten. Need a notepad and pen nowadays! Yeah, little fire and the old 'anti-mozzy' candles on poles around. Bargain and no mistake! Thanks for reminding me mate.

 

[g4ghb]

Thanks to g4ghb I now have one :You_Rock_

G

No problem mate! - glad you got it ok

 

[Mesquite]

Thanks to g4ghb I now have one :You_Rock_

G

Likewise I got one today. Went for the green and grey version as I'm one who prefers to blend in rather than stand out I'll be taking it with me to the midlands moot tomorrow to give it a try out.