Tadpole in heavy storms

**12trysomething** · 09-10-2013, 09:17

As stated, Tadpole is a great tarp. I have had it in some extreme winds/rain and stayed high and dry. As for pull outs, I chose not to go with them and instead went with Dutch's clip-on pull outs. They work great and have held up. In hind sight I believe I would have gone with them sewn-in right from Marty. Additionally, I have a Grizz-beak from 2QZQ that I bring along for piece of mind and additonal storage at my head end as I clip my pack on my woopie sling.

Good luck, post pics once you decide!

12trysomething

**Caveman** · 09-10-2013, 09:56

Just FYI..... If you ordered a tadpole w/o pull outs and want them now, Marty will sew them on for you.

**Indy138** · 09-10-2013, 15:45

Thanks guys, this is all good info. Im planning to buy two tadpoles this winter, one for me and one for the Misses.

**shrineclown** · 09-12-2013, 14:18

So, I spent first major thunderstorm under the tadpole and left it in porch mode with the doors on one end. Not a drop of water. It was raining cats and dogs and the lightning was ripping all over the place...very cool to watch from my nice dry perch. Even got in a couple of Sir Arthur, shorts, in the process. And yes, Sherlock prevailed in both cases being uncommonly brilliant and all.

**Czarlxxvii** · 09-18-2013, 09:08

I got my tadpole last week. I opted for the pullouts. For a $10 option I didn't think I could go wrong. I have strung it up in the yard a couple of times. I am really impressed with the quality. I plan on using it this weekend.

**beasty-beast** · 09-18-2013, 09:49

have had a tadpole for bout year an a half now. plenty of room, plenty of coverage. incredible rainfly! I definitely could see the benefits of the pullouts, allows you to stake closer to hammock without compromising headroom, and you get more rain protection by staking it closer. I think. Now I need to go set mine up and test. Come on rain!

**shrineclown** · 09-23-2013, 12:34

Bested another good storm Saturday night, with the doors facing the storm front, not a drop in the nest. Very happy with this tarp.

**nlgardner12** · 09-25-2013, 19:38

I have a Big Daddy and pullouts are the way to go. It gives me a little bit flexibility in my setup.

**dieselbaron** · 10-01-2013, 21:21

I have a Tadpole with pull outs and I love them was in some good rain this weekend and was pretty dry

**alianza86** · 10-17-2013, 14:53

Hi guys, I'm planning to get one Tad Pole too, and since I saw a lot of users with this tarp, I hope someone can help me with this question.
¿What are the tri-loops for?

, Sorry for my newbie question but I want to make sure that my tarp will have all that I could need in the future.