Tarp Question from New Guy

**Shackleton** · 10-08-2012, 20:24

New to this site and to hammocks, but not new to outdoors. I've had a few expeditions with my Eno Double Nest. I'm buying a single nest for my 12 year old Boy Scout who is also an experienced outdoorsmen but new to hammocks. Please forgive me if this is a dumb question but would this make a good tarp:

http://www.agriculturesolutions.com/...per-sq.ft.html

I'm thinking 12' by 12'. We are outdoors all year long (Michigan) and camp rustic (we normally forgo campgrounds).

Thank you.

**Syb** · 10-08-2012, 20:30

Search the forums here for member WV's cuben manifesto. (I think that's what it was called. He did some experimenting with 6 mil plastic.

**Syb** · 10-08-2012, 20:31

Oh yeah, welcome to the obsession!

**Shackleton** · 10-08-2012, 20:45

Originally Posted by Syb

Oh yeah, welcome to the obsession!

I'll never carry a tent again.

**kayak karl** · 10-08-2012, 20:35

its only 6 mil and the 4 years is not folding and unfolding. might consider a blue poly tarp from a local hardware or garden supply.
if you are backpacking i would look at nylon.

**Bic** · 10-08-2012, 20:39

I've seen people make tarps out of funny things before but never this stuff! I would imagine it would work and at 10 cents per sq ft. I'd say go for it and let us know

I wonder how heavy it is!

**olddog** · 10-08-2012, 20:46

Welcome aboard. Still looking for the tarts.

**Shackleton** · 10-08-2012, 21:08

Originally Posted by olddog

Welcome aboard. Still looking for the tarts.

Lol, I couldn't figure out what you were talking about. Title corrected.

**grannypat** · 10-09-2012, 17:21

Originally Posted by olddog

Welcome aboard. Still looking for the tarts.

I frequently get a laugh out of the typos.

**Shackleton** · 10-13-2012, 12:11

Thank you for all the responses. The option I linked has a minimum order of 400', so unless we're all going camping together that's a bit much.

I currently carry two army ponchos in my pack that I have rigged as a rainfly, but I've never been tested on it because the few times I've done it the weather has been good.

I think I'm just going to pickup some 6mm plastic drop cloth at Home Depot today and test it out next weekend on our 2 day hike. I'll let you know how it goes.