I've had a 1.8 x 3m tarp (a Kathmadu) for quite a while now and have been pretty happy with it but have been thinking of getting something a tad bigger. I am curious about what size(s) the rest of you guys use, and why?
How big's your basha?
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I've got a 3mx3m Tatonka that seems to cover most things I need it for, if I need smaller I've got my poncho.
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3 x 2 and 3 x 3, both from USMC and an Aussie basha, I think it's 2.8 x 1.75. I use the 3 x 3 for hammock camping and the 3 x 2 when normal bivi camping. the Aussie basha is a little on the narrow side, though it's probably stronger than the USMC versions
Shambling Shaman
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SimonM
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Up until last weekend I had always used an ex Army shelter sheet, around 2.5m x 2.25 m, in size.
I recently bought a Tatonka 4.5m x 4.5m polycotton tarp and used it for the first time at Middlewood.
Each has its place in my kit store:
At Middlewood the wind changed direction overnight and people with issue size tarps ended up with wet hammocks. I didn't have this problem with the Tatonka, as my hammock was well covered by the huge tarp.
HTH
Simon
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I recently bought a Tatonka 4.5m x 4.5m polycotton tarp and used it for the first time at Middlewood.
Each has its place in my kit store:
- The issue tarp is used when I am carrying my kit and weight conscious.
- The Tatonka is going to be used in fixed, car camping setups. This will happen more now that I am helping out with my local Scouts and my son is asking to go out with me for overnighters.
At Middlewood the wind changed direction overnight and people with issue size tarps ended up with wet hammocks. I didn't have this problem with the Tatonka, as my hammock was well covered by the huge tarp.
HTH
Simon
EDIT:
Just noticed that this is my 500th post - damn that went fast!
Shambling Shaman
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Hilleberg UL10 (UL = ultralight)
3.5 m x 3.0 m (11.5 x 10 ft) and only 570 g
Hilleberg also sell the XP range which they claim to be tougher than the UL range, however the UL has been very tough so far
3.5 m x 3.0 m (11.5 x 10 ft) and only 570 g
Hilleberg also sell the XP range which they claim to be tougher than the UL range, however the UL has been very tough so far
SimonM
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Issue cammo tarp for making hides for wildlife watching, or traveling light,
3m x 3m usmc cammo tarp for hammock
3mx 3m tatonka tarp for family camping or for when they are hammocking too!
Poncho =emergency shelter/tarp/or groundsheet
3m x 3m usmc cammo tarp for hammock
3mx 3m tatonka tarp for family camping or for when they are hammocking too!
Poncho =emergency shelter/tarp/or groundsheet
Two Ponchos for light and fast setups,
two 3 x 3 m Tatonkas for general service
and a 4.5 x 4.5 m for meets and demos.
Oh, and a few plastic tarps for group shelters etc.
two 3 x 3 m Tatonkas for general service
and a 4.5 x 4.5 m for meets and demos.
Oh, and a few plastic tarps for group shelters etc.
What a personal question.You'd have to ask my wife as I always think its dimensions are bigger than she does.
I have two, one about 3m x 2.5m and the other 3.abit x 3.abiggerbit. The smaller one is fine for one person and two can get in with not too much of a squeeze, with lots of room at the end for kit etc. The larger is a bit mad really. Enough room for 3 people, kit and room to spare, although I still need to water proof it, it leaks a bit not as much as my mates tent did the other weekend...
Nag.
Nag.
Mine WAS...7m x 5m...lol.....but is now 4.5mx5m... Also uses a standard army basha fer single nights...
I have two but my main one for the moment at least is a DD 3 x 3. Its an ideal size for me but not the best of tarps IMHO!
Tatonka Tarp 2 Polyester is very good 
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http://www.tamarackoutdoors.co.uk/dispprod.pl?filtera=Bushcraft&filterb=Tarp&filterc=Tarp bushcraft mag readers, look in da mag for discountI am looking at getting a tarp for my birthday later this month and have settled on a 3mx3m one but I am unsure which one.
I have looked at the Tatonka Tarp 2 but not sure if the Polyester or TC version is a better choice.
The Polyester seems a better choice for the reduced weight (0.90kg) but it could be near a fire at some point so I don't know it the TC (1.35kg) is better with the risk if embers flying about.
I held the DD tarp 2 at the weekend but at 1.9kg it felt too heavy to be something I would carry regularly.
My last option was the Elite Evolution Basha at 1.28kg so I am a bit torn about the best option.
I will add that this is my first tarp and I chose the 3mx3m to go with a hammock I got in the group buy last year so I wanted something I could pitch along the diagonal as well as all the other options. It might also be a wise choice to get one that won't mind some rough handling in the hands of a relative newbie.
Does anyone have a recommendation or any comments to help me decide?
Richard
I have looked at the Tatonka Tarp 2 but not sure if the Polyester or TC version is a better choice.
The Polyester seems a better choice for the reduced weight (0.90kg) but it could be near a fire at some point so I don't know it the TC (1.35kg) is better with the risk if embers flying about.
I held the DD tarp 2 at the weekend but at 1.9kg it felt too heavy to be something I would carry regularly.
My last option was the Elite Evolution Basha at 1.28kg so I am a bit torn about the best option.
I will add that this is my first tarp and I chose the 3mx3m to go with a hammock I got in the group buy last year so I wanted something I could pitch along the diagonal as well as all the other options. It might also be a wise choice to get one that won't mind some rough handling in the hands of a relative newbie.
Does anyone have a recommendation or any comments to help me decide?
Richard
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