WTB: Tarp

**intheswim** · 03-14-2009, 00:17

I'm looking to buy a tarp thats at least 10' long, and width isn't as important.

Looking for something cheap since its my first tarp and i'm not sure what I want.

ty -Pete

**Rushthezeppelin** · 03-14-2009, 01:12

If you live near an REI and just want something cheap you can pick up a rectangular 10x8....that was the tarp I started off with and it did pretty well.....only real problem with it is weight (made out of a pretty thick material but you wouldn't have to worry about water coming through) and no cat cuts so it flops around in the wind a little bit.

**Cannibal** · 03-14-2009, 06:46

NOT LIGHT, but cheap and has good coverage. The SG 12x12.

**freakflyer9999** · 03-16-2009, 15:45

See my posting in the 4 Sale forum for a Claytor Tarp. It is 9.8 feet long.

**Doctari** · 03-16-2009, 15:58

If all you want is a practice tarp, check out Big Lots for a "blue tarp". they come in a variety of sizes & are way cheap. Not totally waterproof & rather heavy, but a good place to start.

Originally Posted by freakflyer9999

See my posting in the 4 Sale forum for a Claytor Tarp. It is 9.8 feet long.

Also known as a 10' x 10' tarp, the measurment is the tarp before adding the hem. Like a "Quarter pounder" hamburger is the weight "before cooking".

**freakflyer9999** · 03-17-2009, 16:12

Originally Posted by Doctari

If all you want is a practice tarp, check out Big Lots for a "blue tarp". they come in a variety of sizes & are way cheap. Not totally waterproof & rather heavy, but a good place to start.

Quote:
Originally Posted by freakflyer9999
See my posting in the 4 Sale forum for a Claytor Tarp. It is 9.8 feet long.

Also known as a 10' x 10' tarp, the measurment is the tarp before adding the hem. Like a "Quarter pounder" hamburger is the weight "before cooking".

Actually, I think it is 9.8 feet before adding the hem, since the manufacturer states that it is 3 meters. I just did the conversion to feet is all