Looking to purchase a decent tarp for the BW this summer. Anyone know where to purchase one for reasonable price? Say around $50. Any good websites, etc. Thanks.

Try Campmor. A 10 x 12 is $59. Kind of a cheaper version of a CCS tarp.

The Campmor will do you fine for a while, but if you want your last tarp first, get a CCS tarp. The 1.9 oz. will be fine.

Kelty tarp

Depends on the size and quality you want, but if approx. $50 is your price range, here are some affordable decent tarps to consider:

Kelty's Noah's Tarp 9 x 9 $45: https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/150946/kelty-noahs-tarp-9-x-9

Equinox 10 x 12 $60: https://www.amazon.com/10-ft-Coated-Nylon-Tarp/dp/B0053Y7H4K

Chinook 9.5 x 12 $43: https://www.amazon.com/Chinook-Green-12-Feet-9-Feet-6-Inch/dp/B002PULNRC

You can also use a 6P footprint, not hard to find on closeout at places like the REI Outlet. Check the quality of the waterproof coating. The Chinook is 2000 mm, which should be pretty good. The Kelty is only 450 mm. Also check the number, placement, and quality of the grommets.

Many tarp experts in this forum. I'm not one of them. I'm into affordable decent quality.

First few trips I made, I used cheap poly tarps. They were noisy, bulky, and tore easily. But that was all I could afford and they did a serviceable job. I eventually bought a Kelty tarp as linked above. As a matter of fact, I remember when most of my friends also had a Kelty Noah tarp.

I finally sprung for a Cooke Custom Sewing tarp (the less expensive, 1.9 oz. version) and am glad I did. But I can understand the need to stay within a budget for a tarp. The Kelty I will vouch for and if the finances are strained, don't feel like a poly tarp is all that bad.

LilyPond... try editing your post. Add a link to this message

Jackfish: "Try Campmor. A 10 x 12 is $59. Kind of a cheaper version of a CCS tarp.

The Campmor will do you fine for a while, but if you want your last tarp first, get a CCS tarp. The 1.9 oz. will be fine. "

Excellent suggestions. Go with coated nylon from Campmor in suggested size. I've dealt with Campmor on purchases and they are reliable.

Nice! Thanks for all the help peeps!

Here is another site for you to check out. The Bushcraft is a nice tarp for the money, my brother has one. I am not sure but I think they are made by Etowah.

Bushcraft outfitters tarps

I'll see the Kelty tarps on sale at Woot.com once in a while. If you don't need it until the summer then I would suggest keeping an eye out for deals like this.

I bought 2 of the Chill Gorilla Tarps last year and they held up great AND fall close to your budget. I really like them, come with guylines, stakes, stuff sac etc. My friend put me on these tarps. He had a grommet blow out and they replaced it immediately and let him keep the old damaged tarp as well. I believe the company is owned and operated by a former US Marine. I bought the 12x12 and the 10x10.

Chill Gorilla

ozarkpaddler: "First few trips I made, I used cheap poly tarps. They were noisy, bulky, and tore easily. But that was all I could afford and they did a serviceable job. I eventually bought a Kelty tarp as linked above. As a matter of fact, I remember when most of my friends also had a Kelty Noah tarp.

I finally sprung for a Cooke Custom Sewing tarp (the less expensive, 1.9 oz. version) and am glad I did. But I can understand the need to stay within a budget for a tarp. The Kelty I will vouch for and if the finances are strained, don't feel like a poly tarp is all that bad.

"

wonderful photo!

Rs130754: "Here is another site for you to check out. The Bushcraft is a nice tarp for the money, my brother has one. I am not sure but I think they are made by Etowah.


Bushcraft outfitters tarps "

I have a couple of these bushcrafter's tarps and for the money they are of decent quality. I like the 5x8 tarp for covering firewood/packs at the campsite when it rains. Also use as a emergency shelter when hunting out west during a short rain or snow storm.

I bought both Chill Gorilla tarps two years ago--10'x10' and the 12'x12'. Been on three trips with them so far and they have held up very well. Very happy for the price I paid which was under $50 for each one.

Another vote for the Kelty Noah Tarp. if you watch the clearance/sales, you should be able to find it pretty cheap.

Not the lightest tarp in the world, but its solid and will keep you dry. (12x12 is pictured below)



Works great over a hammock!

A vote each for Chill Gorilla and Kelty tarps.

I love my Kelty 12 over the 9 because it has way more tie out points so it can easily be hung in a huge diamond or a nice A-frame for group trips. At least my edition of the 9 didn't have the right tieouts for the aframe. Either worked well in a lean style pitch.

Throw in 50-100ft of paracord till you have dialled in your setup and pitch how you like it. Sometimes you need longer lengths to accommodate open relatively treeless kitchens. Once I got my lengths right I switched over to Niteize green reflective cordage which is much less susceptible to stretch.

Taut line hitch knot is your friend!

bwcasolo: "

ozarkpaddler: "First few trips I made, I used cheap poly tarps. They were noisy, bulky, and tore easily. But that was all I could afford and they did a serviceable job. I eventually bought a Kelty tarp as linked above. As a matter of fact, I remember when most of my friends also had a Kelty Noah tarp.


I finally sprung for a Cooke Custom Sewing tarp (the less expensive, 1.9 oz. version) and am glad I did. But I can understand the need to stay within a budget for a tarp. The Kelty I will vouch for and if the finances are strained, don't feel like a poly tarp is all that bad.


"

wonderful photo!"

Thanks, I see that and many of my old '80's and '90's pics and think "If only I had a digital camera back then!" That is my wife's first BWCAW trip in September '85 on the north east side of Seagull. Cheap poly tarp and all it was a wonderful trip!

I never saw a green Kelty before. I like it.

GickFirk22: "I bought 2 of the Chill Gorilla Tarps last year and they held up great AND fall close to your budget. I really like them, come with guylines, stakes, stuff sac etc. My friend put me on these tarps. He had a grommet blow out and they replaced it immediately and let him keep the old damaged tarp as well. I believe the company is owned and operated by a former US Marine. I bought the 12x12 and the 10x10.

Chill Gorilla "

Same here. The guys is great to work with and the tarp worked just fine. Purchasing a 2nd one this year as we are base camping with 4 guys and I want some extra room/shade as we are going end of July first part of August.

For that cost look at DD Hammocks . They're from the UK but I'm not kidding. You'll get it in 3 days DD Hammocks