Miltec tarp or Dd tarp ?

[Scots_Charles_River]

Similar price. Which has better build quality ?

Ta

 

[Broch]

I don't have a Miltec tarp so I can't comment on quality. However, I believe they do not have the centre tie-loops (along the ridge); the DD one does. I find the ridge loops very useful in some tarp configurations and would always recommend them for versatility.

Just my 2p's worth

 

[punkrockcaveman]

Well happy with my DD 3x3 but I've never used the miltec.

 

[John Fenna]

I have both.
I prefer the DD.

 

[MrEd]

I have had both. DD all the way for me.

 

[forrestdweller]

i wouldn't use the words "quality" and "miltec" in the same sentence...

 

[Lean'n'mean]

I would avoid anything Mil-Tec.

 

[The Lord Poncho]

I've got both - the DD gets more use due to its handy 3x3 size/shape, but i wouldn't write off the mil-tec. Its a little smaller and lighter than the DD, and my example at least is well made. I've used it a fair bit over the past 6 yrs or so, and its stood up well. In actual fact, i suspect that the fabric is probably a little more durable than the DD - and its true that the PU coating on my DD tarps is feeling off in a few places - e.g. where it has a tendency to crease in the same spoot when folded into its bag.

 

[crosslandkelly]

There was a review here about the Mil-Tec tarp a few years ago.

Mil-Tec Flecktarn Plane Tarp - First impressions

Introduction: I wanted a lighter weight tarp as an alternative to my genuine issue DPM basha (~1.1kg). Something camo to reduce my visible signature when camping. I've long been a fan of Flecktarn as a camo pattern for use near the forest floor in the UK, ever since I got myself a Flecktarn...

bushcraftuk.com

 

[Laurentius]

I would go with DD even though in the long term it will delaminate. Surprisingly the most durable tarp I have ever owned has been Webtex, which is actually better than issue, I just wanted something a bit bigger so I graduated up to a big DD tarp which is versatility incarnate.

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Thanks all, I have two issue Brit desert cammo tarps, 3/3. Just looking for a bigger one. I have a first gen DD one that was poor quality and a webtex with the stud poppers.

DD Tarp first gen

https://flic.kr/p/MzuMP

Two Desert cammo Tarps

https://flic.kr/p/fgWDC6

https://flic.kr/p/fignJA

 

[Erbswurst]

I generally recommend to avoid any Mil-Tec products.
Changing Asian factories produce changing qualitys and most of it fails in very short time. The stuff simply falls in pieces.

There are other makers on the market that one could try out. Helikon Tex for example, Solognac, or whatever.

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

So bought the SS XL 4.5x3.

Not set it up but looks pretty thin. Same no one makes a UK issue tarp on this size. They are my go to tarp.

 

[Erbswurst]

@Scots_Charles_River

Does one British army tarp cover your hammock good enough or is it too small for this use?

Did you set it parallel or diagonal over the hammock?