looking fro tarp help!

**PhotoCowan** · 03-12-2012, 13:13

Howdy,
I am 6'2" I live in San Diego, I love to get out when we have weather.. looking for some tarp options.
needs.:
lightweight
easy pitch I have been a tent guy till now..
good in wind
price is an issue

Thanks in advance!

**wizardofhaws** · 03-12-2012, 13:31

There are so many tarp options out there. If my wife's thread injector was working I would have made a DIY tarp. I ended up getting a Kelty Noah 12 and have used it for the first time this last weekend.

**weird1** · 03-12-2012, 13:33

For your parameters the best advice I can give is start buying used tarps in the for sale forums, and use them. if they dont work sell it and move on.
The bigger the tarp the more complicated the pitch, and the lighter the more expensive.
Sorry I can't be more help, but I can tell you what I use and why but at the end of the day it might not work for you. I would suggest getting more specific.
an actual weight range, price range, and level of protection. Good luck and have fun.

**PhotoCowan** · 03-12-2012, 17:41

thanks! I really don't know what I need.. so many options I have my eye on one in the for sale section on here so if it is still up for grabs when I am ready I will do that...

**weird1** · 03-12-2012, 18:45

You had best be ready to pounce on something in that forum!!!!!

**Bic** · 03-12-2012, 19:29

I have a wilderness logics old man winter, but it's a pretty large tarp and might be too heavy for your likings... Their big daddy tarp might be the ticket and I think they are on sale for $80

**Passinthru** · 03-12-2012, 21:00

In my opinion, with somewhat limited experience, I think a square 10' x 10' tarp with lots of tieout points is the most versatile and easiest to pitch in a variety of configurations. That being said - take a look at the tarps on the 'DD Hammocks website. They meet all your needs except for being lightweight.

**futbolfreak08** · 03-12-2012, 22:25

Last I checked Paul at arrowheadequipment had his tarps on sale. I have a toxaway that he made and it's great quality with good coverage. Also, his turn around time is really fast. I made some DIY snakeskins for my tarp. I dont think it can get much easier to set up.