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Just wondering which type is better and why? And if you could give some advice on choosing a good tarp which is durable and lasts long, that would be great. Many thanks.
Canvas is very durable, and can withstand sparks from your fire. Canvas is very heavy!
Nylon, and pretty much anything synthetic might be a lot lighter, but they are not very forgiving and damage by sparks very easily.
if you are 'car camping' and don't have to carry long distances, i'd buy a canvas.
if you're backpacking, buy a nylon.
I used to use the DD3x3 and liked it but then moved onto the Tatonka TC technical cotton and think it a vast improvement.
But if I had to carry it a long way I would go back to a lightweight nylon type.
I do not intend to carry it, just trying to use around the back garden. So canvas tarp should be more durable and suitable. They seem more expensive too when I quickly googled. Many thanks for your info and advice. cheers.
Although the nylon tarps can become pin holed with sparks from a fire, Canvas can smolder for ages and then catch light. Ironically I have had this happen after trying to light charcloth for about an hour and using my lighter instead.
Both materials will fail on you. They just get damaged a bit differently. For example, if you don't take the time to properly dry out a canvas tarp, in very short order you will start to see it rot. Whatever the material, you have to know what damages it and take care of it.
I used to use the DD3x3 and liked it but then moved onto the Tatonka TC technical cotton and think it a vast improvement.
But if I had to carry it a long way I would go back to a lightweight nylon type.
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