DD Superlight tarp as ground sheet?

[hughtrimble]

Evening,

I've the 3x2.9 DD Superlight Tarp and the DD Superlight Jungle Hammock (SJH) Tarp x2, and their instructions mention using the tarps as ground sheets for things like when using the SJH as a bivi shelter. But my question is, how suitable are these tarps for ground use? They seem very thin and not at all rugged for ground use, but they could simply be deceptively lightweight.

Any thoughts or user experiences of using such things on the ground?

Cheers,
Hugh

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

Personally I would not use them as a ground sheet, one thorn, bramble, sharp stone - out with the duct tape, you could use a cheap tarp, IPK or German Army Groundsheet, all heavier, but way cheaper. Good Luck.

j

 

[hughtrimble]

Thank you for the suggestions of other, more suitable tarps boney. I did think it odd they'd recommend using those on the ground.

 

[Philster]

Better off with a poundshop tarp for the ground - keep the DD's for keeping you dry

 

[dave89]

Or if your worried about weight get the DD magic carpet

 

[PDA1]

As long as you don;t tramp over it in hob nailed boots,you should be OK. Ultra-light types use polycryo- plastic film used to "double glaze" inefficient windows. OK for just you, as you will respect it. But not for a herd of elephants or a 12 year old kid - a 12 year olsd would need 1/2" OSB.

 

[hughtrimble]

Better off with a poundshop tarp for the ground - keep the DD's for keeping you dry

Just bought a couple of the 2x1m ones. So cheap! Thank you

 

[hughtrimble]

As long as you don;t tramp over it in hob nailed boots,you should be OK. Ultra-light types use polycryo- plastic film used to "double glaze" inefficient windows. OK for just you, as you will respect it. But not for a herd of elephants or a 12 year old kid - a 12 year olsd would need 1/2" OSB.

I'll look into one of those as an extra ground sheet for the tent. Super light. Thank you

 

[hughtrimble]

Or if your worried about weight get the DD magic carpet

Weight is indeed a concern, but for the price these polycryo film sheets should do the job and be lighter, larger and cheaper than the Magic Carpet. More fragile though no doubt, but they'll be cared for.

Thank you for the suggestion though