What size tarp do you soloists prefer? I am on the brink of buying and would like your thoughts.

What I take is a 12’ Moss Parawing. It weighs in at a pound and a half, and is over twenty years old. Unfortunately it is no longer made. I guess if it ever wears out or is somehow destroyed, I have one of those 10’ Campmor tarps ready to try and take its place.

Noah's Tarp makes a decent product - check out CCS as well, made in America....... not China.

Beemer,
I have been checking out those sources. But I have to tell you, rei-outlet has a sale going on right now on two GG tarps. On top of the sale price, there is going to be another 20% discount (the one-time discount).

Unless you folks can tell me that the GG tarps are absolute crap, that is the way I am leaning...and strongly, I might add.

However, regarding packs, I am leaning towards the CCS Pioneer, and Kondos has my interest too. If the GG Quetico were to go on a huge sale, though, I would have to lean in that direction.

By the way guys, my question above relates to tarp SIZE.

I have this tarp from Sportsmans Guide. It's good, and great for the price. I also have a 10' x 10' tarp from Thrifty Outfitters. It's good too.

Then I also have one of these Mosquito nets that can be tied under the tarp during buggy times.

Bannock,
Do you know the carry weight, roughly, of those two tarps?

No. I'm just guesing ... a couple pounds. Not much. Compresses to maybe a 6" ball.

Thanks. At that price, the Guide Gear tarp is hard to pass up.

It has performed well for me especially when set up like this, maybe adding a line to the center to pull it out a bit more. The key is to have one point low to the ground and the other high. It’s a nice set up for one or two people. The style is less effective with more people. Here is a picture of a two-person trip where you can see the tarp set up.

i have a 12'x12' Noah's Tarp from Kelty. Same shape as the parawing. I have used it on a few group trips and for even a couple guys i wouldn't want anything smaller. I have not slept under it (hammock or otherwise) though if that is one of the things you hope to do with your tarp. i like my mosquito free tent too much...
tg

Thanks guys. I bagged Bannock's 12x12 Guide Gear suggestion.

I just tried to order the Sportsman Guide tarp, but they are now out of stock until March 6, 2008.

It seems that I have been lucky, with both the Taj 3 and the tarp.

youre livin' large! :)

Better go buy some lottery tickets :)