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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Gear Forum Adding a screen to a tarp |
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04/26/2018 11:44AM (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Has anyone tried adding a screen to an existing tarp? This would save cost over something like a bug tarp and can take it or leave it depending on the season. Bass Pro has them on sale, weight: 3#
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04/26/2018 09:11PM
ZSKI,
I bought a Bass Pro 10 x 10 No see um umbrella canopy for $59.95 and put it under a 10 x 14 CCS Tarp. The Bass Pro screen is hung from the tarp tie outs. I usually use poles on each corner when base camping with a larger group.
I find pulling up the center of the tarp up to a tree branch really makes the drape of the trap hang more evenly.
The front door zips closed. The pic has it unzipped. "Economical and fairly light" setup.
Another plus is the no see um netting did a nice job of keeping rain from entering inside the screened in area. It was nice to sit inside with our Helionix chairs and enjoy a cocktail while it rained and keeping us bite free from mosquitos.
I think Grandma L may have bought a Bass Pro canopy and made a screen tent.
I bought a Bass Pro 10 x 10 No see um umbrella canopy for $59.95 and put it under a 10 x 14 CCS Tarp. The Bass Pro screen is hung from the tarp tie outs. I usually use poles on each corner when base camping with a larger group.
I find pulling up the center of the tarp up to a tree branch really makes the drape of the trap hang more evenly.
The front door zips closed. The pic has it unzipped. "Economical and fairly light" setup.
Another plus is the no see um netting did a nice job of keeping rain from entering inside the screened in area. It was nice to sit inside with our Helionix chairs and enjoy a cocktail while it rained and keeping us bite free from mosquitos.
I think Grandma L may have bought a Bass Pro canopy and made a screen tent.
04/27/2018 07:45PM
The BP screen in the link has no top so you have to firmly attach it to the tarp. The old ones Wally13 is showing had a top - I call them to get the full info. They have changed them. I broke down and bought a Bug Out on sale last fall. After figuring time and materials - might as well buy it.
04/28/2018 01:01PM
Jaywalker: "I just ordered some noseeum mesh to sew my own bug shelter that will hand under my tarp. I spent more than the Bass Pro one and that was just for materials! If you can make it work, try it! "the bass pro one was on sale for 2 days only 29.99. missed it
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