Cheap (inexpensive) Tarp

[rigidpsycho]

The Kelty Noah9 offers great coverage. Campmor sells them(http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___22048). Also for $80 you could go for the Funky Forest tarp by Grand Trunk Goods(http://www.grandtrunkgoods.com/ProdD...aspx?prodId=66), this is the tarp I currently use.

[BrianWillan]

Not to Hijack, just wondering the weight on the 12x 9.5 Brian?

Shipping Dimensions
Weight: 1.9 pounds.
Dimensional Weight: 0.81 pounds.
Dimensions: 4" (W) x 2" (H) x 17" (D)
Weight Disclaimer: * Weight may vary based on configuration

Not sure if the weight is 1.9lbs or if thats the shipping weight? And the true weight is .81lbs? Thanks

Hey Bags4266. My tarp alone (no stuff sack) weighed in at 800 grams (28.2 ounces) on my digital scale. The weights there listed don't bear any resemblance to reality. Note the terms used: Shipping dimensions weight, Dimensional Weight. The shipping weight is close to reality. The 0.81 pounds is out to lunch.

Cheers

Brian

[Bags4266]

Thanks B, Saw that on an earlier post. To heavy for me, but car campers and those who don't mind the extra weight its a win, and very cheap too. Hell, I might buy one anyway, for $20.00 , one less lunch at the bar.

[schwieb]

Here's another option:

Guide Gear 12 x 12 Tarp

I'll second this tarp. Also available from the Sportsman's Guide which is probably the same company.

[ccathcart72]

Well I finally went ahead and ordered a tarp. I ended up getting the Chinook 12' x 9'6" tarp. Ambient outdoors finally has them back in stock. http://www.ambientsw.com/gs55094.html
The tarp + shipping was only $30.82 ($21.75 for the tarp and $9.07 for shipping). I figured it was hard to beat this deal. Plus these tarps have gotten good reviews around these forums.

Chris

[TAlexander]

Those are good tarps for the $$$. I use one. Unfortunately, they're out of stock until May.

The website said they are "In Stock."

[TOB9595]

Those are good tarps for the $$$. I use one. Unfortunately, they're out of stock until May.

iN STOCK AT PRESENT
Tom

[tammons]

You can get a poly tarp from Lowes for about $8.

If you are concerned about weight then save up some $ and get a silnylon ultralight tarp from campmor.

[TAlexander]

I'll second this tarp. Also available from the Sportsman's Guide which is probably the same company.

It is $10 cheaper at bargain outfitters.

[schwieb]

It is $10 cheaper at bargain outfitters.

I know! Go figure.