ultralite poncho/tarp advice required

[Corso]

Anyone own an ultralite Poncho/Tarp

looking for something small to hide in my daypack if things turn while i'm out - not realy after anything too bulky

had thought about getting a BCUSA MEST tarp but the postage was too excessive

 

[Haggis]

This is what I have,,, it weighs 8.1 ozs. (229g , 1.45 X 2.64m)

http://gearx.com/sea-to-summit-ultr...M6lnK1FiIdFvArLhUhd_X86AxjYRphCHtHKobKaPD_BwE

 

[Squidders]

What's your budget?

 

[Quixoticgeek]

I have the German army flecktarn poncho, with guy lines attached it comes in at a fraction over 200g. I used it quite a bit to give rain protection for my bivvi bag. Alas, while light weight, it comes at the cost of size. It's only 1m x 2m. Which is kinda tiny as tarps go. You basically have to choose which part of your body is covered. Also, having the hood in the middle means that getting a taught pitch is harder and you can get flapping in the wind.

HtH

J

 

[Shewie]

I have a sil tarp by Unsponsored, 2.2 x 1.5m @175g with 1.5mm GITD dyneema cordage, packs to the size of a grapefruit

I've also got some cuben fibre bits but let's not go there

 

[Corso]

I have a sil tarp by Unsponsored, 2.2 x 1.5m @175g with 1.5mm GITD dyneema cordage, packs to the size of a grapefruit

I've also got some cuben fibre bits but let's not go there

that sounds perfect

 

[Shewie]

that sounds perfect

This is a good price ..

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/terra-nova-competition-tarp-1-783187?colcode=78318790

or the bigger one ..

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/terra-nova-tarp-2-783074

 

[The Cumbrian]

Don't forget Alpkit:

https://www.alpkit.com/products/rig-3-5

Cheers, Michael.

 

[Shewie]

TN Comp Tarp 1 here for £25 ..

http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/forum/classifieds-section/fs-terra-nova-tarp-and-msr-e-bivy/62481.html

 

[bilmo-p5]

I have a Highlander adventure poncho.

Works well as poncho, tarp or groundsheet. 200cm x 145cm, packs to 20cm x 10cm dia. 380g

Had it 4 or 5 yrs and still going strong. Good kit.

 

[ADz-1983]

Cuben Fiber or Silnylon Poncho's/Ground sheets
http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/index.php?cPath=37
http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/groundsheet_poncho.shtml

 

[fluffkitten]

I have a Highlander adventure poncho.

Nice Library of Congress link.

The Highlander on is pretty good and not to heavy or bulky but I wouldn't mind an extra 30cm in length.

 

[bilmo-p5]

Nice Library of Congress link.

Thank you for pointing that out, FK; must have got my copying mixed up. If you like that sort of thing, have a look here.

 

[Corso]

I'm torn between one of these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BE-X-SilNylon-Multipurpose-Pocket-145x240cm/dp/B00ALF31KA

and a poncho

http://www.military1st.co.uk/10630059-waterproof-poncho-ripstop-a-tacs-fg.html

 

[Quixoticgeek]

Corso,

The tarp only has 8 tie out points, this impacts slightly on it's versatility. But it is 250g.

The poncho is 680g, which is very heavy, even for a tarp.

Have you looked at the Alpkit Riga 3.5 (270g)? or the RAB SilTarp 1 (200g)?

Just some thoughts for you

Julia

 

[Corso]

Corso,

The tarp only has 8 tie out points, this impacts slightly on it's versatility. But it is 250g.

The poncho is 680g, which is very heavy, even for a tarp.

Have you looked at the Alpkit Riga 3.5 (270g)? or the RAB SilTarp 1 (200g)?

Just some thoughts for you

Julia

The RAB SilTarp 1 looks just the ticket

 

[Quixoticgeek]

The RAB SilTarp 1 looks just the ticket

If you get one, please do a review of it for the forum. I would be very interested in how it performs, it's on my shopping list.

Thanks

Julia

 

[Bluffer]

DD are now making a lightweight full-size tarp, saw one recently and was impressed with the packed size.

http://www.ddhammocks.com/product/DD_Superlight_Tarp

 

[no1coycaa]

Its worth the money Corso, I bought a Silnylon Multicam

http://www.bushcraftoutfitters.com/UL-Multicam-Tarp-10x7-tarp-10x7-mc-ul.htm

Thats my review at the bottom (im a brit ).

The issued Basha is too heavy and these are amazingly small and light....