Etowah Outfitters Tarp

**sclittlefield** · 09-01-2009, 07:48

Originally Posted by redbank

Howdy Scittlefield!

I grabbed the ultralite tarp specs by mistake, sorry about that. Here are the ultralite specs, followed by the standard tarp.

UL-
6' x 10'
12 Tabs
Weight: 9 oz
MSRP: $78.00 Each
8' x 10'
12 Tabs
Weight: 13oz
MSRP: $98.00 Each
10'x 10'
16 Tabs
Weight: 18 oz
MSRP: $118.00 Each

Standard Tarps-
8' x 10', 12 tabs, Weight: 24 oz, MSRP: $46.00
10' x 10', 16tabs, Weight:32 oz, MSRP $52.00
12' x 10', 16 tabs, Weight: 40 oz, MSRP $58.00

That makes much more sense. Thanks for the clarification.

**sclittlefield** · 09-01-2009, 07:50

Originally Posted by KMACK

I too have a 8x10 Etowah. I beefed up the ridge line tabs and really like the tarp. Got it from https://end2endtrailsupply.com/Home_Page.html. George is great to deal with.

I second that sentiment! If they carry the gear you need, definitely purchase here. And you can't beat the free shipping.

**Bucky Katt** · 09-01-2009, 08:12

Is the OES SpinnUL tarp --- is it rectangular or is that the one with the cat cut? I don't remember any rectangular tarps at OES...

**Rockdawg69** · 09-01-2009, 09:31

Originally Posted by Bucky Katt

Is the OES SpinnUL tarp --- is it rectangular or is that the one with the cat cut? I don't remember any rectangular tarps at OES...

Mine is cat-cut with 5 tie-outs per side. I believe all of Brian's normal OES tarps are cat-cut, but he can custom make what you want if he has time. Just PM him and ask your questions.

**Rockdawg69** · 09-01-2009, 09:32

Second thought: Cat-cuts keep their tautness much better than rectangular tarps.

**beep** · 09-01-2009, 10:24

Originally Posted by Bucky Katt

Is the OES SpinnUL tarp --- is it rectangular or is that the one with the cat cut? I don't remember any rectangular tarps at OES...

Brian makes both cat cut and square/rectangular. His website doesn't actually list the SpinnUL fabric choice, but he can make any of his listed tarps from it.

**Bucky Katt** · 09-01-2009, 14:23

hmmmm tooo many decisions!

**gargoyle** · 09-01-2009, 14:56

Bucky, I'll make it easy for ya, just buy all of them.

Welcome the world of hammocks, it gets worse from here.

**YardDog** · 09-01-2009, 14:57

Originally Posted by Bucky Katt

Has anyone had experience using the Etowah Outfitters Tarp? I saw an 8x10 of this tarp --it appeared to be a gray silnylon material. Was quite lightweight...and very expensive.

I was just wondering if anyone has tried it and if they find it to be worth the money?

Also, in that size, it is one that you could use for hammock camping as well as a tarp tent shelter, if need be, correct?

Is 8x10 big enough to afford good weather protection? I'm having difficulty visualizing this.

Thanks!

I have an Etowah 10X12 silnylon tarp that I bought directly from Etowah. If you haven't found it already, check out Etowah's web site at www.etowahoutfitters.com. I've been happy with mine and would recommend Etowah.

As a side note, Paul (the owner) is involved in Scouting and gives Scouts a nice discount off the MSRP of his gear. You can use the "Contact Us" link on the web site to communicate with him.