Lets' see tarp shelter ideas and setups!

**KDOG** · 09-22-2012, 20:03

To sort of piggy-back on the other thread with a member looking for tents, I'm not against doing a simple tarp shelter either. I'd like to see some good setups, using rope/paracord, hiking poles, etc - whatever. Have at it!

**Chummin' for Bear** · 09-22-2012, 21:05

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**Wise Old Owl** · 09-22-2012, 21:17

Hmm I have a few on my gallery, this was a custom close to silnylon just a little thicker - General made it and did an excellent job.
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**swjohnsey** · 09-22-2012, 22:21

I use my sub 2 lb tent to protect me from bugs, torrential rain and to up the temp rating on my bag. Will those do any of those?

**Feral Bill** · 09-22-2012, 22:29

Kettle crest 04 009.jpg Will work in torrential rain (site properly) and with bugs (add a net). Will not keep you as warm as a tent, I suspect.

**Chummin' for Bear** · 09-22-2012, 22:30

I didn't think this was a debate, tent vs. tarp, just providing pictures as requested. At 8 oz, the tarp is a pretty sweet set-up. It can be set-up more enclosed if heavy rain is expected.Complete enclosure-1.jpg A 5 oz poncho which doubles as a pack cover and groundcloth is a good 3 in 1 item to improve the tarp setup.

**KDOG** · 09-22-2012, 22:57

NICE. I'll have to experiment with that last design....

**mister krabs** · 09-23-2012, 07:20

I like this one. http://youtu.be/MkBeZqXU4zk

**10-K** · 09-23-2012, 08:14

Great topic... I'm looking into a cuben tarp myself and am going to make this my shelter of choice.

When I hike the PCT I'm planning on a tarp.

**KDOG** · 09-23-2012, 10:03

I like the very first design as well. If I can find an easy design that has the inside completely covered I'm all for it. Now what kind of tarps are these? Regular store bought tarps?

**Chummin' for Bear** · 09-23-2012, 12:45

The pictures in my first post, as well as these two options, are of a Cuben fibre tent from ZPacks. The total enclosure picture came from their web site. P3110016.jpg P3110010.jpg