Tarp configurations query

[JroW84]

Hi guys,

Recently got hold of a British army bivvy bag and am looking forward to getting some use out of it having never tried it before.

Have hammock slept many times but like the idea of the bivvy for hiking trips as my tent is an old boy weighing in at about 3kg.

Are there any linked posts, any wisdom written down and easily accessible for tarp setups/configurations? Previously I've only ever set up my 3x3 in a diamond for the hammock so would like some tips so I can go out and play and see what I can come up with.

Also, for those in the know, the few bits I've seen often utilise walking poles. I've never owned a walking pole but seems like one could come in handy when not in a wooded area and trying to bed down.

Cheers,

Jack

 

[sunndog]

Go on backpackinglight.com and find there tarp videos, theres half a dozen or so examples....or just google image search 'tarp and bivvy'

 

[crosslandkelly]

These are my favourites with a 3x3.

Plough point.

Adirondac wind shed.

 

[JroW84]

Cheers guys

 

[bilmo-p5]

A walking pole or two is very useful for pitching your tarp where there are no suitable trees, rocks or other features. They don't weigh much and will stow nicely in or outside your pack.
As for pitches; try googling, 'tarpology'.

 

[rancid badger]

Here you go:
http://preppernotes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/tarp-shelters.jpg

 

[Rarche2002]

That's very helpful thank you. I know it's not my thread but I jumped onto this as soon as I joined to forum


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[Jaeger]

Aye Up,

Walking poles are useful but (IMHO) the shooting poles are better. They can still be used as a waling pole (staff like) but extend a bit further for 'camp' type duties.

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

best option is to take your kit to a local bit of parkland land and have a go, best thing is to have a few designs in the back of your head, just remember British weather can be very Wet and windy, so have an idea for rain you can have it high up and roof like, for wind it needs to be low down and tight.
also it's worth knowing you can fold the tarp and lie on a section for a very cosy shelter.

 

[PDA1]

There are hundreds of videos on Youtube showing you how to setup a tarp. Here is one which takes account of the typical sideways rain that one gets in Wales or the Lakes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMAtpWQdVbY

Here is another by a lady who has done the PCT and the AT, so knows what she is talking about:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir-5R9PCIok

Alternatively, use your hammock as a bug free nest, and your hammock tarp as the cover held up by walking poles:

https://hennessyhammock.com/pages/used-as-a-tent