Tarps

[Robbie]

I'm looking for an at least okay tarp. I don't really care about doors just something under $60 maybe. Only need to keep dry and keep light. So any recommendations for a tarp under these specifications?

[Burning_Daylight]

Scrounge local construction sites for tyvek, or a blue poly tarp are the cheapest. My tyvek 9'x9' hung as a diamond is great coverage, and IRC tyvek house wrap is around 1.25oz sq/yrd. The Kelty Noah's tarp 9 gets good reviews and is about $60, but the newer ones have a lower waterproof rating than previous years.

[Tuck]

[QUOTE= The Kelty Noah's tarp 9 gets good reviews and is about $60, but the newer ones have a lower waterproof rating than previous years.[/QUOTE]

That's good to know. I was thinking about a Noah, but I may reconsider. Does anybody know much about the Appalachian Hammock tarp? I know it's more expensive than what the op was asking, but it looks like a good tarp for down here in Florida.

[SilvrSurfr]

Light and cheap aren't usually found together. Don't waste money on a crappy tarp. I did, and wish I hadn't.

If you get a Hennessy Hex, $79.95, 23 oz., and 144" x 120", that will get you started. I've also heard good things about the WL Tadpole, $85, 11.5 oz., 132" x 92", but it's not going to give you as much coverage as the HH Hex.

Some people think the Sportsman's Guide tarps are a good value, and they're on sale right now. Personally, I wouldn't touch them with a 10 ft. pole.

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...rgency+shelter

Here's one review:

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=70111

[MotoHanger]

+1 to what SilvrSurfr said. I went the route of a big "inexpensive" tarp to get something for some Fall camping last year (just started hanging last fall), the price was great...then I got the tarp and and to re-sew most of the seams and re-inforce all the tie out points.

Yeah, making the mods was a learning experience...but in the long run I could have A) made a better tarp than what I received for the price I paid or B) spent a little more and get what I just ordered today...Wilderness Logistics TadPole.

Staying dry is important...I can understand money being a concern, this hobby can get pricey, but be prepared to have to buy something better in a year
or mod what you get before you can realistically use it.

I picked up my Tadpole for $85 plus $5 and changes for shipping.

[mbiraman]

Bushcraft outfitters has a 10x10, good quality, for $60.


bill

[rcam1977]

Check out www.bargainoutfitters.com
They have a 11.5 x 14 tarp on sale got 19.99

[Jrprince]

My $.02, grab a blue poly tarp to start and then save up for a good tarp. Why spend $40-$60 on a tarp that you will want to replace because of the weight? Save up the $80ish for an edge from WB (i love mine) or a tadpole. They might not be the biggest tarps, but they provide plenty of coverage to stay dry and they are light.

[Boothill]

My $.02, grab a blue poly tarp to start and then save up for a good tarp. Why spend $40-$60 on a tarp that you will want to replace because of the weight? Save up the $80ish for an edge from WB (i love mine) or a tadpole. They might not be the biggest tarps, but they provide plenty of coverage to stay dry and they are light.

+1 on this, imo it's better to save for a bit longer and get something that you won't want to replace, not saying any of the tarps listed aren't perfectly fine, but i have found if i buy something that isn't what i really want but i get it to save money it ends up costing me more in the long run

save another $50 and you can get something like warbonnets bmj or wilderness logics big daddy and have something you may never even want to replace, just my 2¢

boot

[breyman]

My $.02, grab a blue poly tarp to start and then save up for a good tarp. Why spend $40-$60 on a tarp that you will want to replace because of the weight? Save up the $80ish for an edge from WB (i love mine) or a tadpole. They might not be the biggest tarps, but they provide plenty of coverage to stay dry and they are light.

+1

$60 range is the no-mans land of tarps. Go with a $15 one and/or save up for one in the $80-100 range. Tadpole, Edge or Mamajamba would all treat you well.

Or, if you have any do-it-yourself skills, you can make your own for about $60.