Tarp Question

**Just Jeff** · 07-10-2007, 23:50

Hehe - the Aussie said "no worries" and "top bloke." I love having international folks around here!

Yeah - try making one. Sewing is really easy once you get past the idea of starting a project. And from what I hear, BB's pattern is easy to follow...judging from the several people who have already made them.

**blackie** · 07-11-2007, 00:24

with all the tie outs it is not big deal to add a line if a sag needs to be taken out...i have used a tarp like this before..and it may very well be the same tarp they sell at the guide...and i have had no complaints with it
in fact i was thinking of ordering this asa fould weather tarp to go with my HH on those trips where rain is predicted for the whole outing..

**gunn parker** · 07-11-2007, 01:04

Originally Posted by FanaticFringer

I have one. It is hard to beat for the price. The coverage has always been plenty enough.

Hi
Have you used it in the rain?
was it waterproof?

**blackbishop351** · 07-11-2007, 02:55

They're definitely waterproof. If the price is right for you, go for it. All the rest is just anal retentive quibbling, including my own comments.

**Hooch** · 07-11-2007, 03:58

Personally, I don't own one, but have borrowed HC's "Neo" tarp a couple times and found that it provided suficient coverage. I used it on my now infamously ill-fated AT section hike and had no problems with it at all. I had a pretty heavy rain the night I was out and stayed dry as a bone, even after I wound up on the ground sleeping on a root.

I also used it a night at the April SEHHA Hangout one night as well. It rained a bit that night and kept dry. It is a little heavier then most other tarps, but it is a cheap way to go for those of us who are "budget impaired".

**gunn parker** · 07-14-2007, 03:40

Originally Posted by Kiwidad

As Blackbishop said, try making one. Ed Speer has quality material and ships to Australia no worries. Just bought some silnylon form him and only took 6 days to arrive. He's very easy to deal with, top bloke.

Hi
What method did you use or how did you place your order with Ed?
Thanks

**Cannibal** · 07-14-2007, 04:08

I called him to order by credit card. He also does PayPal. Directions here.

**Cannibal** · 07-14-2007, 04:09

Oops, didn't realize the context. Just saw that you two are Aussies. I'll shut-up now.

**gunn parker** · 07-14-2007, 04:40

I was just about to mention that.

**Hooch** · 07-14-2007, 06:21

Originally Posted by gunn parker

Hi
What method did you use or how did you place your order with Ed?
Thanks

If you like, drop Ed an e-mail ([email protected]) and he'll get back with you as soon as he can. He usually answers e-mail the same day, but sometimes is busy. Either way, it's never more than a couple days. His customor service is top-notch!