What would you use a failed tarp for?

**Mustardman** · 09-09-2009, 15:42

What material was it, exactly, that was super light and waterproof, but didn't pitch taut?

**Coffee** · 09-09-2009, 16:03

Originally Posted by gaidal

When I made my tarp I got the lightest waterproof ripstop textile I could find. Roll hemmed it and added loops. I guess it's the wrong kind of fabric, because it seems too soft no matter how I try to tighten it, and flaps so much that it really disturbs my sleep.

So. What else could I create from the material? Something that's actually useful. I can only think of making a kind of bag, that would be super light and waterproof, but I have never needed that so far.

I could also create a huge water balloon and throw from a high building.

How could you pass on an idea like that?