Hello Everyone,
I am new to bushcraft and though have been camping for a long time using tents, I have decided to migrate over to using a hammock and tarp system so as to have greater flexibility when choosing a camp site.
I have read many of the posts both on hammocks and tarps/bashas/hoochies/etc, and have decided to go for the following configuration:
1 x DD travel hammock
1 x tarp (3m x 3m)
I will pair this up with some reindeer pelts I got whilst on exped in Bodo, Norway and an old sweedish army front zip sleeping bag.
I think I have found a good deal on the DD Hammock but looking at tarp prices I cannot help but think that £40 for one is a bit steep!
I have come across this website where they are selling 3m x 3m tarps at £6.50 for budget and £14.20 for a topgrade tarp.
http://www.tarpaulinsdirect.co.uk/TarpaulinsSite/product/BD.htm - Budget
http://www.tarpaulinsdirect.co.uk/TarpaulinsSite/product/TG.htm - Top Grade
They only have eyelets every metre but I am sure with a hot nail and some brass eyelets some extras could be made up. So my question to you experts is:
Is there any reason why these would not be suitable for camping? Sorry if I am asking a silly question but your help would be much appreciated as it seems a lot cheaper and maybe I am missing a trick here....
Thanks,
NC
I am new to bushcraft and though have been camping for a long time using tents, I have decided to migrate over to using a hammock and tarp system so as to have greater flexibility when choosing a camp site.
I have read many of the posts both on hammocks and tarps/bashas/hoochies/etc, and have decided to go for the following configuration:
1 x DD travel hammock
1 x tarp (3m x 3m)
I will pair this up with some reindeer pelts I got whilst on exped in Bodo, Norway and an old sweedish army front zip sleeping bag.
I think I have found a good deal on the DD Hammock but looking at tarp prices I cannot help but think that £40 for one is a bit steep!
I have come across this website where they are selling 3m x 3m tarps at £6.50 for budget and £14.20 for a topgrade tarp.
http://www.tarpaulinsdirect.co.uk/TarpaulinsSite/product/BD.htm - Budget
http://www.tarpaulinsdirect.co.uk/TarpaulinsSite/product/TG.htm - Top Grade
They only have eyelets every metre but I am sure with a hot nail and some brass eyelets some extras could be made up. So my question to you experts is:
Is there any reason why these would not be suitable for camping? Sorry if I am asking a silly question but your help would be much appreciated as it seems a lot cheaper and maybe I am missing a trick here....
Thanks,
NC