Tarp for dayhikes

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01-23-2009, 16:46
roadrunner

Tarp for dayhikes

Hey all, newbie here... I have been lurking for some time, thanks for all the good info.
I am relatively new to hammock camping and am loving being off the ground!

My question though is about day hikes. I try to be prepared and keep an assortment of essentials in my bag for day hikes.

So, what would you recommend in the way of a tarp for the 'just in case' my day hike turns into an overnighter, or the rainstorm descends? I am typically hiking with just one other person.

I am looking for a small package but also versatile... ideas?
01-23-2009, 16:53
KMACK

Campmor.com has inexpensive sil tarps in all sizes...you need to seal the seem(s).
01-23-2009, 16:54
Cannibal

Unless you're planning to bring your hammock on day hikes, I'd just bring a poncho that I can set-up as temp shelter during a storm.

Saw lots of roadrunners growing up in the Texas hillcountry. If you get your name because of your speed, you can just outrun the storms. :D
01-23-2009, 17:42
roadrunner

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannibal

Unless you're planning to bring your hammock on day hikes, I'd just bring a poncho that I can set-up as temp shelter during a storm.

Saw lots of roadrunners growing up in the Texas hillcountry. If you get your name because of your speed, you can just outrun the storms. :D

lol no, the roadrunner has to do with my speed of driving (and the fact I seem to spend my life driving to meetings) not running!

Thanks for the ideas... I'll check out campmor and see what I can find in sil tarps or ponchos.
01-23-2009, 17:45
Cannibal

Here is a pretty good deal at Campmor; should work.
01-23-2009, 17:53
roadrunner

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannibal

Here is a pretty good deal at Campmor; should work.

Thanks.. I think I may give that a try!
01-24-2009, 09:59
BEAS

You Tube Videos

There are some viedos on Youtube that show how to turn a simple tarp into a shelter. I have done this with my pancho and my golite tarp. The videos are pretty informative.
BEAS
01-24-2009, 10:06
Youngblood

For emergencies on dayhikes, a disposable plastic rain poncho and/or mylar space blanket sounds reasonable in moderate climates. They don't cost or weigh much. Of course you may want more in more demanding climates. A headlamp or flashlight is good to have as well and doesn't have to weigh much either.
01-24-2009, 10:46
T-BACK

Take a look at this link. Your tarp can double as your rain gear.
http://www.randonner-leger.org/forum...pic.php?id=909