Opinion on this tarp please

[madelinew]

Any good for a beginner and does it have any loops along it's spine? I can't see any.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=320260217561&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011

 

[ehedwr]

It does have loops for the ridge line, it's lightweight and just the right size for covering a hammock. I just bought one and will be trying it out tonight for the first time. I'll let you know what I think of it.

 

[shep]

I have one but found it leaked through the centre seam. Nothing a bit of silicon gel shouldn't repair. Otherwise a good tarp.

 

[madelinew]

Cheers - I'll give it a go. It's in my price range

 

[Robbo]

For 5 or so pounds more you can get a 3x3 tarp from www.usmcpro.com though it is DPM, cant fault mine yet.



Andy

 

[Brendan]

I second the USMC basha £30 + pp you can't go wrong, I've also used it as a hammock as it has reinforced webbing down each side, great bit of kit for the money.

 

[Graham_S]

3x2 is a little small for my tastes. I find 3x3 to be a far better size.
one camp in the torrential rain and you'll understand why. that extra 50cm per side makes all the difference.

 

[Chris G]

I've got one of those from the other supplier. Fab, but a little bigger would be better.

Chris

 

[slamdunk]

Wouldn't touch anything smaller than 3x3 myself. The military/hootchie style and size are limited in usefulness and for the extra weight a 3x3 far exceeds the smaller 'make do' tarps.

 

[madelinew]

I'm only starting out at the moment so it will do me for now and then I can shop around with a bit of experience under my belt.

I've ordered one now and will see how I get on.

I have a smaller DPM that I'm going to attempt to convert into a hammock. I envisage lots of falling...........