how to set up a tarp
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Rule one when setting up a tarp and hammock for the first time. Be alone and well out of earshot.
Dave
Dave
Here is a photo of a tarp setup.
This is set high for day time use so you can get out of the weather and work under it, at night you would drop it down to knee height to give some additional protection at night.
Shingle beeches are very uncomfortable places to spend a night, they are cold and you will be invaded by many different sorts of insects and small things.
There are a couple of tarp setups for rock areas. One is to excavate a shallow depression into the stones and pile the spoil up on the two long edges of the depression now drape the tarp over this to construct a raised roof use more shingle to fix the edges of the tarp to keep it taught. There is one problem with a shelter like this though, if it is raining and you cant get a slope on the tarp it will sag in the middle, fill up with water and collapse on you.
I would suggest if you must spend a night in an area of shingle beach is to move to the rear of the beach where you will normally find bushes, many of these grow into large bushes that cover huge areas. Move in to one of these bush systems and build you shelter there. You will be more comfortable and out of the elements so feel warmer.
This is set high for day time use so you can get out of the weather and work under it, at night you would drop it down to knee height to give some additional protection at night.
Shingle beeches are very uncomfortable places to spend a night, they are cold and you will be invaded by many different sorts of insects and small things.
There are a couple of tarp setups for rock areas. One is to excavate a shallow depression into the stones and pile the spoil up on the two long edges of the depression now drape the tarp over this to construct a raised roof use more shingle to fix the edges of the tarp to keep it taught. There is one problem with a shelter like this though, if it is raining and you cant get a slope on the tarp it will sag in the middle, fill up with water and collapse on you.
I would suggest if you must spend a night in an area of shingle beach is to move to the rear of the beach where you will normally find bushes, many of these grow into large bushes that cover huge areas. Move in to one of these bush systems and build you shelter there. You will be more comfortable and out of the elements so feel warmer.
Try this link, a downloadable Acrobat file on ways to setup a tarp.
http://www.equipped.com/tarp-shelters.htm
http://www.equipped.com/tarp-shelters.htm
mal said:
Heading to the BWCA at 0300 hrs Thurs for a couple nights. Be glad to post a photo when I get back.
some tarp related questions, I usually use a one man tent but have bought an army surplus basha which I plan to use instead, what do you guys line the ground with, if anything? What's the worst weather you've used them in, i.e. temp and finally Hammocks yes or no?
Thanks in advance
Pib
Thanks in advance
Pib
I'm usually in a hammock so I don't need a ground sheet.
If I am grounded, a kip mat is usually OK
If I am grounded, a kip mat is usually OK
pibbleb said:
I have used my tarp in the Alps in pretty impressive thunderstorms. I was dry but did not sleep much because the rain was making a hell of a sound on the tarp
.Also, I used it during a trip in December 2005 in Belgium and we woke up 2 times with a lot of snow around us and on top of the tarp. The wind had blown some snow under the tarp, but it could brushed away easily, so no problem.
I use a poncho as groundsheet. It's hardwearing and can (in an emergency) be used as raingear (I never use waterproofs, always Buffalo).
Hope this helps
Bjorn
jdlenton said:
Only just flicked through it and didn't read it fully... you sure its for a tarp and not some advanced origami lesson??
Bjorn thanks for that it very interesting, one more question for you if you check back here. Whats a Buffalo? I'm not familar with this.
Thanks a gain.
Pib
Thanks a gain.
Pib
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