Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Tent Footprint

  1. #1
    New Member crow's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Indiana
    Hammock
    SB pro
    Tarp
    chinook
    Suspension
    whoopies
    Posts
    24

    Tent Footprint

    Is it possible to use one of these as a tarp. they are apparently waterproof and are ripstop.

  2. #2
    Senior Member JohnSawyer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    San Diego, CA
    Hammock
    WB RidgeRunner
    Tarp
    8x10 DIY (speer)
    Insulation
    KAQ Lost River
    Suspension
    Straps
    Posts
    4,631
    Images
    108
    Anything waterproof and appropriately sized could be used as a tarp...

    For repeatable results, sewing tie-outs makes setup easier...
    "Do or do not, there is no try." -- Yoda


  3. #3
    Senior Member beep's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Minneapolis, MN
    Hammock
    WB BB 1.1 dbl
    Tarp
    MacCat Dlx SpinnUL
    Insulation
    Phoenix/Incubator
    Suspension
    Whoopie Slings
    Posts
    2,004
    Images
    47
    The classic response is "it depends"!

    Tent footprints may not be an adequate size or shape...and may lack tieout points...and may not be symmetrical. In terms of other material qualities (fabric, waterproofness, etc.) they would be fine.
    "The more I carry the happier I am in camp; the less I carry the happier I am getting there" - Sgt. Rock

  • + New Posts
  • Similar Threads

    1. Tent footprint as a tarp?
      By wenestvedt in forum Weather Protection
      Replies: 4
      Last Post: 09-11-2023, 20:45
    2. Tent Footprint to Rain Fly?
      By gibsonguy92 in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 12-06-2013, 14:27
    3. Eureka Tent Footprint as a Tarp?
      By DAdamEich in forum Weather Protection
      Replies: 3
      Last Post: 11-04-2013, 16:38
    4. Tent footprint as a winter tarp.
      By willdupuis in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 5
      Last Post: 09-28-2012, 15:43
    5. Tent Footprint Tarp Alternative
      By dawkinsjh in forum Weather Protection
      Replies: 18
      Last Post: 04-17-2012, 23:08

    Tags for this Thread

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •