so how big is your tarp? (if you got one)

[LandRoverMatt]

So how big is your tarp?
I have the dd tarp 3x3m
:campfire:
mattdoughty

[Scott]

I have the Tatonka 3x3

[LandRoverMatt]

3x3 probaly most popular size I would say?

[jus_young]

DD 3x3 and 1 person ex army tarp (1.8x 2m I think)

[LandRoverMatt]

cool

[andy t]

3x3 dd, 3x4.5dd and a webtex basha

[cuppa joe]

millets were selling the Eurohike tarp for £9.99 ...i couldnt resist....also have the nato tarp .

[Colliewobble]

I've got a 3x3, it's huge for one person, but as I often have my dog with me it's fine. He isn't too keen on my smaller tarp, jthe 'Solo' one from Backpackinglight. haven't used it much but I certainly will be come the spring, or maybe even the odd overnighter if it's cold and crispy!

[LandRoverMatt]

wish I got that millets deal now

[TinkyPete]

I have a decathlon 3 x3, a cotton 3 x 3, a couple of mil tarps 1.8 x 2.75, and an andy wk 4 x 4.5 (which I am reproofing this weekend)

so only a couple :)

I also have recently bought some sil nylon and going to be making my own 3 x 3 or whatever size i need :)

[LandRoverMatt]

:campfire:Ive only got one lol

[Wrighty28]

desert 3x2 and DPM 3x2 :)

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Wrighty28/IMG_1372.jpg

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Wrighty28/IMG_1389.jpg

[happybonzo]

For all the DIYers Point North (http://www.profabrics.co.uk/snap_product_search.php?search=true&category=Fabrics>>Camouflage)

[Silverback]

3 x 3 Corneilius and Mil issue 3 x 2 DPM

[CanadianMike]

Aqua Quest Camo Tarp, 2m x 3m is all I have so far, not counting the cheapo woven polypropelyne ones in my truck.

[LandRoverMatt]

nice

[Colliewobble]

How do you folks who use hammocks get on in areas where there's no trees? or do you just avoid such barren wastelands???

[GwersyllaCnau]

For all the DIYers Point North (http://www.profabrics.co.uk/snap_product_search.php?search=true&category=Fabrics>>Camouflage)

Thankyou for that link

[Metal mug]

I've a DD 3x3. But i'm also making a more traditional one out of waxcloth canvas.

[LandRoverMatt]

I just avoid areas with no trees for camp but I always camp in the same areas really

[Silverback]

How do you folks who use hammocks get on in areas where there's no trees? or do you just avoid such barren wastelands???

On the floor. In this part of our green and pleasant land, generally trees are found in the valleys so it means having to regain the height lost to find a spot every morning

[JEEP]

I have the standard Danish army teltflage, it is 278x180 cm.

[LandRoverMatt]

nice tarps guys any one got any good links for cheap tarps as my mate needs a cheap one ?

[Martin]

nice tarps guys any one got any good links for cheap tarps as my mate needs a cheap one ?

Here you go Matt, cheap as you like, waterproof and easily available.

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9273086&fh_location=//catalog01/en_GB

Martin

[LandRoverMatt]

cheap as chips Martin thanks mate will send the link to my mate

[Bigmikejenkins]

I feel a bit silly for having the DD tarp XL now, but then again, if I ever need to hide a transit van in the woods, I'm sorted! :happy-clapping:

[alvino78]

DD 3x3 and 1 person ex army tarp (1.8x 2m I think)

SNAP!!! lol

[Al21]

I have two tarps, a 3X3 DD and a 5X5 Bradshaws finest builders tarp for group use when canoeing. I also have a '58 poncho with me when just out for a bimble as it provides a nice one man shelter.

Al

[Ben Casey]

Mine is 3 by 4.5 and from DD :)

[WombleWill]

1.9m x 2.9m Cheap one mentioned above from B&Q Not been able to try it out properly yet in rain, but i did set it up and it did hold the condensation =S

[AdrianRose]

I have the 3x3 DD Tarp which has served me well for many years.

My pal has recently bought the 3x4.5 and he has regretted it. He has used it once and found it to be such a colossal hassle that he has thrown it in the wardrobe.

Ade.

[Ben Casey]

I have the 3x3 DD Tarp which has served me well for many years.

My pal has recently bought the 3x4.5 and he has regretted it. He has used it once and found it to be such a colossal hassle that he has thrown it in the wardrobe.

Ade.

Hi Ade I haven't had a problem at all with mine yet :) I do think it is a bit big at times but for me it keeps the rain of just about everything I have.

Ben

[AdrianRose]

Cheers Ben. My pal calls his "the bungalow" lol.

I'm sure in a heavy downpour it would be worth it's weight in gold.

Ade.

[Woodwose]

I have the 3x3 DD Tarp which has served me well for many years.

My pal has recently bought the 3x4.5 and he has regretted it. He has used it once and found it to be such a colossal hassle that he has thrown it in the wardrobe.

Ade.

Adrian, if he's not happy with it and would like to sell it on for a reasonable price, I'd be interested.

[Ben Casey]

Cheers Ben. My pal calls his "the bungalow" lol.

I'm sure in a heavy downpour it would be worth it's weight in gold.

Ade.

It is LOL But it all packs down really small I spent all last year packing it and I can get the whole of my system in one side pouch of my pack :D

[GwersyllaCnau]

I have the tarp that is supplied with the Hennessy hammock.... Not actually used it yet and can't tell you the size. Initial viewing of the tarp I'm not impressed with, approx the size of a postage stamp and it's described as the 30% bigger tarp... WAS THE ORIGINAL TARP THE SAME SIZE AS THE HOOD ON MY JACKET? Will see how it fares when I use it.

[Ben Casey]

I have the tarp that is supplied with the Hennessy hammock.... Not actually used it yet and can't tell you the size. Initial viewing of the tarp I'm not impressed with, approx the size of a postage stamp. Will see how it fares when I use it.

Hi I think one of the guys on here was saying he had one in one of the posts I'm sure he said the size was ok :D

[GwersyllaCnau]

Hi I think one of the guys on here was saying he had one in one of the posts I'm sure he said the size was ok :D

To be fair to it, it looks like it'll be ok in vertical rain, maybe even with a bit of a wind. But anything horizontal I'll be getting wet... Bivi bag in a hammock? On the plus side I'll have unrestricted views out LOL

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[Ben Casey]

I was torn on which to get to be honest but the price was out of my reach :D Anyway now I have my 3 by 4.5 I can have bits of it up or down depending on what it is like or what I'm doing so it is cool :D

[Shewie]

I have a Tatonka 1TC which is 4.25 x 4.5m, great for a group shelter when we don't take the 'chute. Also got the DD XL which is 3 x 4.5m, for my hammock I use the Warbonnet Superfly but I'm not sure of the dims for that one, it's big though and the doors are great for winter hanging