I need a tarp, Any suggestions?

[Bambii]

Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a new tarp.

I'm a ground dweller, Could anyone recommend me a tarp? (nothing too expensive mind)

Thanks :)

[markal17]

http://www.ddhammocks.com/products/tarps are good iv got one 3x3 and the travel hammock

[jus_young]

http://www.ddhammocks.com/products/tarps are good iv got one 3x3 and the travel hammock

dito

[CanadianMike]

Dunno how much you are willing to spend (looks about the same in pounds, maybe not the weight type though), but I bought this back in the summer and used it as a tent (along with my bivi bag by the same company), was comfy all night. It's super waterproof and dual layered, bit heavier than your usual basha tarp, but the water beads right off it, barely sticks at all. I can't compare it to what you guys have over there, but I love this thing, wish it was made in a 3x3 size for extra room when the weather sucks (when I set it up it was below +10C, windy and rainy, I went with the collapsed end tent approach with the bottom pinned and facing the wind, no trees, just a bamboo stick, tent pegs and some cordage to hold the stick vertical, worked well, but was kinda tight in there for my stuff in pockets I had to shed, slept with clothes on but next morning found my wallet just outside of the tarp......)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297875_10150369513329207_510619206_8000029_1204562 950_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383054_10150369513754207_510619206_8000031_7694991 33_n.jpg

And, my Toyota 4Runner came in handy too..... the bigger cheap tarp is sagging due to rain.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312702_10150369515054207_510619206_8000037_2916795 21_n.jpg

[JEEP]

Danish army teltflage: http://www.417.dk/shop/teltflage-dk-second-6468p.html

Approx £30

[garethw]

I've got the latest DD 3x3 Tarp and find it very good. Packs down small, covers well and now has reinforced peg points all round. £30 well spent.
Cheers
Gareth

[cuppa joe]

go into your local Millets store ask for a eurohike tarp...i got mine for £9.99 ...they werent on display but in the stockroom as they were a sale item.

[happybonzo]

Make your own if you are on a budget - POINT NORTH (http://www.profabrics.co.uk/)

[garethw]

Make your own if you are on a budget - POINT NORTH (http://www.profabrics.co.uk/)

Nice idea but at the price of this fabric... £5 a square metre on average, you'll get a DD 3x3 far cheaper & and with far less hassle of sewing reinforced peg points. That's 9m2 of fabric....
Sorry to dash a nice idea!!
cheers
Gareth

[SwissGearLabs]

dito

dito :o)

[Bambii]

Cheers guys, i like the look of the DD tarps :)

Not sure yet just having a look

Thanks again guys.

[Ben Casey]

Cheers guys, i like the look of the DD tarps :)

Not sure yet just having a look

Thanks again guys.

I would go with DD Tarps :)

[Martin]

DD! Tarp not Double Diamond (although it's supposed to work wonders).

Martin

[Ben Casey]

I've not had one of them for years now :(

[AdrianRose]

I agree with the DD tarp recommendation. I have been using the 3x3 for years now and it has never failed me.

Ade

[Ben Casey]

I can get my Hammock and Tarp in one of my side pouches and I have the 3 x 4.5 DD Tarp so it all packs pretty small I think :)