Alpkit Tarps

[McShug]

Saw that they are now selling tarps, available in 2 sizes

Rig 7
http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16474&category_id=290

Rig 21
http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16475&category_id=290

HTH

McShug

 

[Graham_S]

Look a bit expensive for the size of them.

 

[Shewie]

Look a bit expensive for the size of them.

yep, shame that. I was hoping for good things from Alpkit with these.

 

[jonnno]

Seems like the one from DD Hammocks would be as good but cheaper and bigger.

 

[jack by the hedge]

I must admit that I'm a huge fan of the guys at Alpkit but this wasn't quite the tarp I was looking for. I'll be sticking with the DD for now and hope that someone makes a holy grail tarp, a lightweight spark resistant multi anchored joy in stone ( colour ).

jbth

 

[stooboy]

Look a bit expensive for the size of them.

aye your no kidding

 

[Wayland]

You've missed a point.

These are Sil-nylon tarps which are very light for their size and normally much more expensive.

 

[Shewie]

You've missed a point.

These are Sil-nylon tarps which are very light for their size and normally much more expensive.

Good point Gary, I had missed that.

Maybe more aimed at the backpackers then rather than fire toteing bushcrafters. I wouldn't fancy sil-nylons chances against a stray spark.

Tempted for the hills though.

 

[Miggers]

I agree with Wayland.

I was looking at an Integral Designs 2 man Tarp for lightweight backpacking and they are £130 for similar spec.

The guys at Alpkit will be getting my business now

 

[Toddy]

I like Alpkit, I really do, but.......silnylon costs me, in small quantities, not rolls, about £6.50 a metre at 1.40m wide (60")
Point North have it just now
http://www.profabrics.co.uk/shop/show_product_info.php?id=NRS-99

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Lasse]

Just noticed Alpkit started selling tarps, any comments on their design, price etc?
Or anyone who was extremely fast and already tried one out?

Rig 7:
Features:
* 2-4 man lightweight tarp.
* 30D siliconised nylon.
* Available in 2 colours.
* 8 hypalon reinforced lifter rig points.
* 16 hypalon reinforced exterior rig points.
* Stuff bag.
Specification:
* Approximate measurements.
* Weight (inc stuff bag) 514 gm.
* Stuffed Dimensions: 18 x 14 cm.
* Open Dimensions: 280 x 240 cm.

Rig 21:
Features:
* 4-8 man lightweight expedition tarp
* 30D siliconised nylon.
* Available in 2 colours.
* 8 hypalon reinforced lifter rig points.
* 16 hypalon reinforced exterior rig points.
* Stuff bag.
Specification:
* Weight (inc stuff bag): 883 gm
* Stuffed Dimensions: 22 x 16 cm.
* Open Dimensions: 450 x 280 cm.

Cheers,
Lasse

 

[bikething]

There's a few comments in this thread

 

[Lasse]

Damn, my bad, sorry!

Admins: do delete, I was too slow...

 

[bikething]

No Drama

My opinion is whilst I like the weights quoted, they must be using little men to measure them ...

* 2-4 man lightweight tarp. - Open Dimensions: 280 x 240 cm. (I'd say thats 1 man basha sized!)

* 4-8 man lightweight expedition tarp - Open Dimensions: 450 x 280 cm. (cosy! )

(but then I'm 6'1" and 15 Stone )

 

[Toddy]

I've merged the threads but I have left the posts because Lasse 2 gives the specs of the tarps in question in his post

cheers,
Toddy

 

[korvin karbon]

do you think the larger tarp could be folded over itself a couple times, tied of at the ends and used as a makeshift hammock?

 

[Lasse]

I like Alpkit, I really do, but.......silnylon costs me, in small quantities, not rolls, about £6.50 a metre at 1.40m wide (60")

So if you were to make the Rig 21 yourself, which goes for £75, you'd be paying 2,8m*4,5m*£6,5/1,4m² or £58,5 for the fabric.
For the Rig 7, costing £45, that would be: 2,8m*2,4m*£6,5/1,4m² or about £31.

The added £15 in Alpkit's price for both is quite reasonable for the labour and added details, isn't it?
(I don't have a clue about how much you would have to be paid to make this or how much the added details cost, not to mention I don't know how to use a needle properly )
Then again, they aren't buying by the metre and probably have cheap labour so an other company might be able to do sell it cheaper I guess...

And apparently their material is at least a couple of grams lighter weight for the Rig 21:
4,5m*2,8m*0,098kg/1,4m² = 0,882 kg vs Alpkit's 0,883 kg including extras.
But, I repeat, I don't know anything about materials etc

Cheers,
Lasse

 

[Toddy]

My comment was what I would have to pay, not a company buying in bulk.
I don't generally look around for this type of fabric but after I posted earlier today I was talking with someone else. He said he would supply it for £2.75 a metre, and that wasn't trade............

Horses for courses tbh.

Personally I pack as lightly as I can, but I want coverage, not a struggle to keep dry if I am taking a tarp along.
6 metres of 1.40 wide fabric will give me a tarp of 3m x 2.80, so under £20 for materials, and that's including guys, eyelets and thread.
Or even at Point North prices, 6 x £6.50 = £39, cheaper and I still get a bigger tarp.

As I said, horses for courses.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[jungle_re]

My comment was what I would have to pay, not a company buying in bulk.
I don't generally look around for this type of fabric but after I posted earlier today I was talking with someone else. He said he would supply it for £2.75 a metre, and that wasn't trade............

Horses for courses tbh.

Personally I pack as lightly as I can, but I want coverage, not a struggle to keep dry if I am taking a tarp along.
6 metres of 1.40 wide fabric will give me a tarp of 3m x 2.80, so under £20 for materials, and that's including guys, eyelets and thread.
Or even at Point North prices, 6 x £6.50 = £39, cheaper and I still get a bigger tarp.

As I said, horses for courses.

cheers,
Toddy

One big and one small please Mary

 

[Mikey P]

No Drama

My opinion is whilst I like the weights quoted, they must be using little men to measure them ...

Remember who Alpkit started out selling to - mainly mountaineers! Frankly, you'll get get 4 mountaineers under a ripped carrier bag - for some reason, we like wet cold locations with not enough protection from the elements...