Coleman Tarp

**ccathcart72** · 02-15-2010, 16:33

I was looking over the Coleman website and ran across this Sun Shade Tarp. It comes with poles and stakes but it could be setup between trees without the poles. I sent an email to their customer service asking the actual dimensions of the tarp and also if they had the weight of just the tarp. Price I have seen range from $50.00 down to $30.00. I thought this might be an inexpensive option for a tarp if the weight is not too much. It also appears to have cat cut sides.

Has anyone seen or used this tarp before.

Thanks,
Chris

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-200000...ef=pd_sbs_sg_1

**angrysparrow** · 02-15-2010, 16:42

The specs on that Amazon page list it at 6.1 pounds!

Of course that weight probably includes the poles.

**plowhorse** · 02-15-2010, 16:47

it loks like a knock off kelty without all the tie out optons

**ccathcart72** · 02-15-2010, 16:47

I did notice the weight on the Amazon site. The specs say it has 2 - 90" steel poles. I am thinking this is where most of the weight is. The stakes are also probably steel. If I get a response from Coleman on the actual tarp weight I will let everyone know.

Chris

**jeremesh** · 02-15-2010, 16:58

Also, it is a "sun shade", says nothing about being water proof.

**Bluenose Climbers** · 02-15-2010, 17:51

I have one, but don't use it on my hammock.

I had the same thought you did, but I already had it for family car camping. It will give you good coverage over a hammock and it does shed water well, but even without the poles and replacing the guy ropes it is heavy and bulky. Not a good choice for hiking. With the weight and bulk you aren't getting a deal. For the same/better coverage and price a cheap tarp would work better. For a few bucks more you can get a much better light weight waterproof tarp, which would serve you better.

**sclittlefield** · 02-15-2010, 18:12

You definitely want the waterproof feature in your hammock tarp. This will likely shed most water, as already mentioned - but beware the serious monsoon storm... I wouldn't trust it.

**ccathcart72** · 02-15-2010, 19:25

Thanks everyone for you replies. It is nice to be a part of a community that is so helpful and full of knowledge. I have been looking to replace my stock Hennessy tarp but I always read post here to get advice because usually someone has already used or experienced what I am looking at. The stock tarp has served me well so far, even in some pretty hard down pours, but I would like a little more coverage so I am not stuck in the hammock.

Thanks again,
Chris

**sclittlefield** · 02-15-2010, 22:08

There was a post about a Chinook Tarp a while back that got some pretty good feedback - do a forum search for Chinook. I think someone got a 14x12 (HUGE!), but they have smaller sizes as well. Very low price and I think more suited for packing - not ultralight, but certainly better than this Coleman.

**ih8mice** · 02-16-2010, 08:00

here's the thread on the chinook tarp: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...hlight=chinook

i've used it a few time and no complaints thus far. The grommets on the ridgeline tieout are a turn off for most but I haven't had an issue yet. I'm also using one of opies tarp ridgelines which puts a little less strain on the grommets. here are some pics of it in use: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=14565