Do you fold, roll or stuff away your tarp

**naturn007** · 05-05-2009, 13:14

This is the first I have heard of people 'stuffing' their tarps. I have always folded my tarps, and I have not seen any signs of wear on the folds. I would of thought you would be more inclined to damage a tarp by stuffing it.

I have never 'stuffed' a tent either.
However I do stuff my hammock and sleeping bag.

Guess we all do things differently!
enjoy whatever you do!

**SmokeHouse** · 05-05-2009, 15:33

Originally Posted by Peter_pan

I casually fold, then roll it, as I take it down, and then stuff it in the packs outter pocket.... Ever ready to deploy at a moments notice... no extra weight of snake skins or bags (attached or separate).

Pan

I would say Pan's Technique is very much like mine...

**callook66** · 06-06-2009, 15:06

I'm a stuffer.

**TrailH4x** · 06-08-2009, 17:28

Skin and stuff the hammock, then pegs. Stuff the tarp and ridgeline in a mesh bag. If/when the tarp is dry, it joins the hammock in the main stuff sack. Rainy forecast or wet stuffed tarp = mesh bag on outside of pack.

Guess I'm still new enough that I marvel at it all fitting into one bag.

**Half Step** · 06-09-2009, 12:44

I skin mine, then stuff it into an outer pocket or just under the lid for fast access. Three years, no problem---the MacCat is still going strong.

Mal

**photomankc** · 06-09-2009, 14:06

On the trail I stuff the tarps, hammock, and sleeping bag. Based on the article quoted I may start looking at rolling my sleeping bag. I hate trying to fold up damp flys and tarps though. I'll stick with stuffing them while out on the trail.