View Full Version : Big Daddy Tarp arrived today
Tacoma96
05-11-2013, 19:33
This tarp arrived fast. I can believe how small and light it is. Set it up today, had alittle rain fell on it. Wife checked it out now she wants one. Dang.
Congratulations.... and maybe you can give yours to the wife... he, he.
That was joking, but now that I think about it, it is mother's day tomorrow. Dang again.
Poor Marty, he is not going to have any inventory to take to trail days LOL. Glad you like your tarp Tacoma!
Tacoma96
05-11-2013, 21:50
Congratulations.... and maybe you can give yours to the wife... he, he.
That was joking, but now that I think about it, it is mother's day tomorrow. Dang again.
Oh I am going to order her one this week, they are so nice. Before she takes mine.:)
Tacoma96
05-11-2013, 21:52
Poor Marty, he is not going to have any inventory to take to trail days LOL. Glad you like your tarp Tacoma!
yeah Marty is awesome, thanks NCfree.
Wanderer4953
05-11-2013, 22:18
I've been trying to decide between the Big Daddy and the tadpole. I just need to decide how much coverage I need/want.
Mountnman
05-11-2013, 22:31
Lets see some pics of that new gear, we love to see new gear around here:D
I've been trying to decide between the Big Daddy and the tadpole. I just need to decide how much coverage I need/want.
I could not decide either but wound up with the Tadpole. I hope to have an OMW before summer is over
Tacoma96
05-12-2013, 19:00
I've been trying to decide between the Big Daddy and the tadpole. I just need to decide how much coverage I need/want.
Yes I went the same route wanting to buy the tadpole, then spent the extra and got the Big Daddy instead.
Tacoma96
05-12-2013, 19:03
Lets see some pics of that new gear, we love to see new gear around here:D
Per your request. I think I uploaded it right.
Tacoma96
05-12-2013, 19:05
UPDATE: Had the wife order hers today. I am safe now.
UPDATE: Had the wife order hers today. I am safe now.
That was definitely the safest thing to do.
Tacoma96
05-12-2013, 19:38
Yes the pressure was building until she ordered hers. Now I have two eno profly rain tarps hanging around now.
flatline
05-12-2013, 20:42
Big Daddy is a super tarp, I know you'll be happy. That will be my next tarp.
SouthCarolinaMike
05-12-2013, 20:48
I went the tadpole route, but got the 144" version for more coverage. Marty is awesome! Great customer service
Likeapuma
05-13-2013, 12:50
Congrats! I had to decide between the Tadpole & Big Daddy as well. Thanks to advice found here, I opted for the larger Big Daddy (to hopefully offset any rookie mistakes). I haven't been able to hang in the rain yet, but I have no doubts I'll stay dry!
Tacoma96
05-13-2013, 19:55
The day I received mine (Saturday) I hanged it up. Today is Monday and it is still up, don't want to take it down just in case I get a chance to lay in the hammock under it.
I've been trying to decide between the Big Daddy and the tadpole. I just need to decide how much coverage I need/want.
for the extra $15 i think its well worth it and can be used for a multitude of weather conditions, i use mine in the dead of winter, and it really doesnt weigh much more than the tadpole. Its a go to tarp for me. but I've been thinking about picking up a tadpole because i wanna add a set of doors on one side of my big daddy. but we will see.
Mountnman
05-13-2013, 21:08
Per your request. I think I uploaded it right.
Looks great and looks like a nice place to hang!! Welcome to the forums!!
I love my BD Tarp! Put a rip in it my third night out though, patched it up with some silicone caulk and some scrap silnylon that Marty was kind enough to send me. Now it has character!:laugh:
Tacoma96
05-14-2013, 18:55
Looks great and looks like a nice place to hang!! Welcome to the forums!!
Yes a great place to hang, plenty of trees on the property. I will take any volunteers to help me blow leaves in the fall. :)
Tacoma96
05-18-2013, 19:54
Had my Big Daddy set up in the backyard for a week now. The tarp experienced its first rain today. Like a dummy I left a perfectly dry house and went outside and sat under the tarp. This tarp held up well with no leaks, believe me when I say it is pouring out. Another good thing is that the tarp is getting cleaned by the rain now.