what tarp for a traveler?

**moonedzx9** · 12-10-2013, 21:19

I'm new to hanging and I have slept in my traveler about 3 times using a cheap walmart tarp. I'm wanting to buy a quality tarp but there is so many choices. I will be a fair weather hanger summertime mostly and a few in the fall. Thanks for any help in advance.

**Gravity** · 12-10-2013, 21:42

This is The One: http://wildernesslogics.com/TAD-POLE-Tad-Pole.htm. Get it with the side panel pulls.

**lazy river road** · 12-10-2013, 21:45

When using my traveler I like a tarp RL of 10'10'' RL any longer I find it gets in the way of the hammock suspension. The width IMHO is a HYOY type of thing and coverage will depend on the amount of coverage you want. Their is HG but they sell Cuben, JRB sells sil tarps, AHE, Wilderness Logic, Um so man more just check the vendors section. Hope this helped good luck on ur search.

**Bubba** · 12-10-2013, 21:49

Is weight a consideration for you?

In terms of Warbonnet, the Edge provides enough coverage if you want to keep gear weight down. If it's not a concern, having doors like on the Superfly is good for 360 degree weather protection. If car camping or camping in large groups, the doors are also good to provide privacy.

Al the vendors here make quality gear so don't fret too much about choosing a specific one. It may boil down to how fast you can get it.

**moonedzx9** · 12-10-2013, 22:00

Weight is not a huge concern any quality tarp will be a massive upgrade from what I'm using. I just want to make sure I have enough coverage.

**tylojuky** · 12-10-2013, 22:12

For the money, i like the Super Fly from Warbonnet.

**MuseJr** · 12-11-2013, 00:21

I like the AHE Shangri La tarp for summer trips. The longer head end makes it easier for me to get in and out if I have to change the setup because of a change in the weather.

**hutzelbein** · 12-11-2013, 04:02

Any of the Warbonnet tarps will be a good fit. Personally, I love the Mamajamba: it's surprisingly light for a silnylon tarp this size and coverage, and I have yet to seam-seal a WB tarp. I hear some people had to seam-seal the pull-outs, but I haven't had any problems so far. The ridge doesn't need any sealing by design.

I think, the only way to go lighter with similar coverage would be to go Cuben. At least that was my conclusion when I compared silnylon tarps of different manufacturers the last time.

**OldRagFreeze** · 12-14-2013, 01:37

Originally Posted by Bubba

Is weight a consideration for you?

In terms of Warbonnet, the Edge provides enough coverage if you want to keep gear weight down. If it's not a concern, having doors like on the Superfly is good for 360 degree weather protection. If car camping or camping in large groups, the doors are also good to provide privacy.

Al the vendors here make quality gear so don't fret too much about choosing a specific one. It may boil down to how fast you can get it.

An excellent point that hadn't occurred to me when I bought my Superfly; I've taken it car camping in close proximity to other campers and appreciated the illusion of seclusion.

**Law Dawg (ret)** · 12-14-2013, 11:33

Originally Posted by MuseJr

I like the AHE Shangri La tarp for summer trips. The longer head end makes it easier for me to get in and out if I have to change the setup because of a change in the weather.

I bought the Shangri La and a Toxaway and found both to work well...Shangri La for minimalist trips and Toxaway for more coverage. Ended up just using the Toxaway all the time anyway so our son got the Shangri La. Been thinking about doors for all the obvious reasons and so the WL Bullfrog has been calling.

All in all for minimalist where privacy and more storm/cold coverage is not an issue, I'd take the Shangri La. It covers very well against rain and allows for a good front porch set up.