Where can I get Silnylon tarp...cheap?

[Jaymzflood]

Im going to be sleeping in a 1 man tent, but I would like to have my gear under some sort of shelter next to the tent, puerly to keep it dry and for space purposes.

Please help or give me some suggestions.

 

[Shewie]

Ask Unsponsored if he has any ready, if you look in the Makers Market you'll see the sort of stuff he makes.

 

[Teepee]

Wrap it in a dustbin liner and keep it outside?

Much cheaper and lighter


A ripstop poncho will do the same as a tarp, but provide a double use.

Unsponsored on here makes and sells silnylon tarps too if you want a dedicated, lightweight tarp.

 

[Gill]

What about a lightweight drybag !

 

[Jaymzflood]

Im after something exactly like this...

http://gallery.me.com/philipcarr#100026/DSC00134&bgcolor=black

 

[JAG009]

Why not just use a 3mx3m dd tarp(very cheap) and a bivi bag and ditch the tent altogether ,you will have enough room for you and all your kit ,just a thought



Jason

 

[Teepee]

Im after something exactly like this...

http://gallery.me.com/philipcarr#100026/DSC00134&bgcolor=black

Shewie and myself have already suggested that one to you mate


Its an unsponsored tarp, hes a member on here

 

[Jaymzflood]

Shewie and myself have already suggested that one to you mate


Its an unsponsored tarp, hes a member on here

Yeah I just had a nose at his profile, thats where I have the pic from. PM'ed him!

Also had a look at the ripstop ponchos, thats a cool option. Lots of uses too.

And I cant ditch the tent unfortunatley, im off to Asutria/Germany (alps) Collllddd!!!

 

[Highbinder]

Whats cheap to you? You can pick up a silnylon ponchotarp from golite for about 50 quid. Packs down to less than 1 litre, weighs bugger all, multi use to boot.

 

[Jaymzflood]

Ive got in touch with Unsponsored, I think im gonna take him up on his offer which seems fairly descent and looks good too.

 

[Paul_B]

There is a guy on outdoorsmagic who is selling a micro tarp weighing 115g and about 1.6m x 1. something metres for £30/35. Sorry for advertising another forum but is sounds kinda like it would fit your needs!! Although unsponsored is also a good idea. heard good things about his kit, he might even make something to your requirements too.

 

[sapper1]

There is a guy on outdoorsmagic who is selling a micro tarp weighing 115g and about 1.6m x 1. something metres for £30/35. Sorry for advertising another forum but is sounds kinda like it would fit your needs!! Although unsponsored is also a good idea. heard good things about his kit, he might even make something to your requirements too.

Yep, that's unsponsored too.

 

[spoony]

just useva orange survival bag for your kit weight nowt and cost the same

 

[PDA1]

Silnylon, while lighter, is about twice the price of a PU coated tarp. I rather like Teepee's suggestion of a bin bag - free and waterproof also packs away to nothing or can be a waterproof rucksack liner. Can also be an emergency bivvy. You should also heed Spoony's suggestion of having an emergency orange/reflective bag. You need that just in case you get caught out in the snow and can't pitch your tent(which is not free standing) or find someone else in a predicament.

 

[Highbinder]

just useva orange survival bag for your kit weight nowt and cost the same

Aye but a bit shte as a tarp!

 

[demographic]

Several tutorials on Youtube about making Silnylon from lightweight nylon. clear builders silicone and odourless mineral spirits.
One HERE but there's plenty info about for making it.

 

[unsponsored]

I have a some black and green silnylon ready to go for a tarp. I can make a cover/tarp to size specifically for your kit. Drop me a PM.

 

[decorum]

just useva orange survival bag for your kit weight nowt and cost the same

Aye but a bit shte as a tarp!

You don't use it to cover your kit ~ instead you put your kit inside it
To keep the weather out just gather the open end, fold under and whack a suitable cinch on it .

 

[kard133]

Is weight a problem? Because the British Army shelter sheet is silnylon, built like a brick outhouse and can be found for under £20 on ebay or most surplus stores, especially the Desert DPM.

 

[Shewie]

Is weight a problem? Because the British Army shelter sheet is silnylon, built like a brick outhouse and can be found for under £20 on ebay or most surplus stores, especially the Desert DPM.

I think the MOD ones are PU coated rather than sil impregnated