Camo-tarp, which one to choose?

[Shewie]

The camo Superfly works well ...

 

[NS40]

DD have stopped selling the multicam tarps now and last I heard don't have any plans to re-introduce the. At the moment they have either green or coyote tarps.

I've got the DD MC 3x3 tarp and love it (although would be great if it had the missing attachment points as it loses some functionality as a result).

 

[mountainm]

As promised, a lil' comparison:

DD 3x3 (~€ 35):
-Multicam:
pro’s: has camo, cheap, light (720g), large
con’s: repeating pattern, reduced number of attachment points
-Olive:
pro’s: cheap, light (720g), large
con’s: no camo

UKMCPRO (~35):
- Elite Evolution Basha:
pro’s: available in dpm/CE/multicam camo, cheap
con’s: 3x3 is heavy (1.1 kg), 2x3 acceptable weight (850g)

BCUSA tarps:
- UL Multicam 10x10 (feet, so 3x3m)
Pro’s: genuine multicam, light (540g)
Con’s: very expensive ($ 136, plus shipping, VAT & import cost from USA)
- Woodland (3x3m)
Pro’s: woodland camo, acceptable weight (850g)
Con’s: price ($ 73 plus shipping, VAT & import cost from USA)

Auscam hoochie:
pro’s: fairly cheap (50 AUSD)
con’s: small (2,85x1,85m), auscam, shipping, VAT & import cost costs a bundle

BCB
- Fox basha (~€65)
pro’s: camo woodland, light (700g)
con’s: only in 3x2m

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[TR]
[TD]Brand type[/TD]
[TD]Size (m)[/TD]
[TD]Weight (g)[/TD]
[TD]Price (ex shipping, import & VAT when imported)[/TD]
[TD]Colours[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]DD 3x3[/TD]
[TD]3x3[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]720[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]€ 35[/TD]
[TD]Multicam/Coyote/OD[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]UKMCPRO EEB 3x3[/TD]
[TD]3x3[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]1100[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]€ 40[/TD]
[TD]Multicam/DPM/CE[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]UKMCPRO EEB 3x2[/TD]
[TD]3x2[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]850[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]€ 33[/TD]
[TD]Multicam/DPM/CE[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]BCUSA UL MTC[/TD]
[TD]3x3[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]540[/TD]
[TD]$ 136[/TD]
[TD]Multicam (genuine)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]BCUSA Woodland[/TD]
[TD]3x3[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]850[/TD]
[TD]$ 73[/TD]
[TD]Woodland[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Auscam hoochie[/TD]
[TD]2,85x1,85[/TD]
[TD]n/a[/TD]
[TD]50 AUSD[/TD]
[TD]Auscam[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]BCB Fox Basha[/TD]
[TD]3x2[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]700[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]€ 65[/TD]
[TD]DPM[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

It got a bit mingled but is still readable, I think .
After looking at this, it seems a stupid idea to choose anything other than the DD tarp. Because it's cheap, light and large. Probably gonna do that, but more suggestions are always appreciated.

have you had a look at the tenth wonder ones? Not camo - but competitive.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tenth-Wond...745948013&_sid=68853933&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

 

[Highbinder]

The camo Superfly works well ...

Superfly is one of the tarps I had in mind, tho' I didn't realise they did sold one in camo! Bit out of his budget however.

 

[Rich83]

Of all the ones I have looked at the DD one appears to be the best all rounder. I have used the army one and I thought it was fine if not a little heavy. I think they are 3mx 2.5m however I noticed that the stretcher handle that is in the middle of the tent (when you have it long ways) allows water in. This was on both my MTP one and my mates DDPM one, both of which were brought brand new. I'm not talking about gushing but my mate said he had an obvious wet patch on his sleeping bag.

 

[Greek1983]

Was about to suggest you the Tasmanian Tiger Flecktarn Tarpaulin but it's expensive and small

http://www.asmc.de/en/Camping/Sleeping-gear/Mats/Tarps/TT-Basha-flecktarn-p.html

Or the TacGear Commando Tarp, NATO approved, cheap but again small.

http://www.asmc.de/en/Camping/Sleeping-gear/Mats/Tarps/Commando-Tarp-TacGear-flecktarn-p.html

 

[Retired Member southey]

the handles go on the inside,

 

[Rich83]

The handles on the army tarp? Does it make that much difference?

 

[Retired Member southey]

Yup, the strip of handles are quite a thick bit of material, if on the outside and wet for long enough the water will soak through the stitching and drip onto you, where as if you have the single loop uper most it sheds the water of and is very unlikely to come through if at all.

 

[Rich83]

Ahhh that makes sense Thanks for that I used it for ridge line support but it's not needed if pulled taught I guess

 

[santaman2000]

I'm thinking if it's on the nside, the handle webbing would serve as it's own ridgeline?

 

[Rich83]

I find it's not that rigid, and tends to sag if not pulled tight but it's aesthetic and the water will still run off lol

 

[Miyagi]

A Brit issue basha rigged on the diagonal will cover my dd hammock and give a good simple living space, I dont like the dd tarps as the maerial is horrid and sounds like crisp packets in anything above a breeze,

Ebay linky, no link to seller

The newer type basha I was issued began to perforate in areas where the webbing "strong" points are and I wasn't too impressed with it after a while.

I thought my bombproof 58 poncho (I've had since 85) would have been too small for use with a hammock but its fine for me.

My DD MC Tarp is good for larger coverage and the crisp bag rustle blends nicely with that of my foil lined moon bags.


Liam

 

[widu13]

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