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02/12/2013 10:33PM
quote Rambler_Dog: "What are the dimensions of a good tarp for a solo camper?
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Wow, tarps seem to be the subject of the day!
Depending on the material or the manufacturer, there's not a significant weight difference between a 10 x 10 and a 12 x 12 tarp. Personally, I'd rather have a tarp that's too big than too small.
My primary tarp is the 12 X 12 Kelty "Noah's Tarp", which has been getting plenty of debate today in the "Gear Forum". I use it for trips with my family, and for my solo trips.
Hans Solo
Water reflects not only clouds and trees and cliffs, but all the infinite variations of mind and spirit we bring to it. – Sigurd Olson
02/12/2013 11:25PM
Thanks for the great photos guys! As the saying goes; "A picture is worth a thousand words."
I really like the center-pole pad on the CCS tarps. I hadn't paid the CCS tarps much attention until the extensive tarp debates on these forums.
My Kelty is getting the job done for now, but if my "Noah's Tarp" ever bites the dust, I can see a CCS tarp in my future.
Hans Solo
Water reflects not only clouds and trees and cliffs, but all the infinite variations of mind and spirit we bring to it. – Sigurd Olson
02/22/2013 05:29AM
Paul; I don't want to hijack this tread any but I was wondering what kind of a pole were you using in the WCPP picture? It looks kind of like a yak pole but wondering. FRED
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02/23/2013 07:42AM
8x10 is fine if you never travel with a group nor have a high ridgeline. Near home on the Penobscot River the campsites have picnic tables and a 7 1/2 foot up ridgepole.
Because of that my Noahs 9x9 is like a hanky. I got a 10x14 CCS. Its a lot more versatile and I can use part of it if that is all I need..I can drop the ends for a smaller shelter.
If you only trip one way one tarp is fine. But if you take a variety of types of trips in different locations you may find bigger is better. Unless you don't mind getting a tarp wardrobe.
Because of that my Noahs 9x9 is like a hanky. I got a 10x14 CCS. Its a lot more versatile and I can use part of it if that is all I need..I can drop the ends for a smaller shelter.
If you only trip one way one tarp is fine. But if you take a variety of types of trips in different locations you may find bigger is better. Unless you don't mind getting a tarp wardrobe.
02/23/2013 10:00AM
That is a 10x12 Eqinox 1.1 sil-nylon over the table (Sawbill campground). I've used 5x7, and kept going larger for every replacement. Might stay with the 10x12 in 1.1 sil-nylon, packaged size and carry weight difference is negligible.
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