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OldFingers57
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quote Saberboys: "What is your experience with Kelty's catenary shaped tarp vs. a square cut tarp? I like the price but it would seem that you would have to buy a much larger tarp with a catenary cut to cover the same space of a square cut tarp? Maybe a good cover for a tent entrance, but does it work well for a larger group over the fire? "
I have a cat cut tarp and yes you lose coverage with them. That is why I switched over to a square cut one. Also not a lot of tie outs to it. I had some added on even. I have a 10x10 cat cut and it doesn't seem to have much room compared to a square cut one.
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Grandma L
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We love the 16' for center of camp tarp. It allows a group of 5-7 people to easily get under it. If we need to make it smaller - we just fold back half and have a good triangle tarp.
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hooky
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quote A1t2o: "Literally just posted this 3 hours ago, same forum."
Sorry about that. I even did a quick look before I posted it and missed it entirely.
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overthehill
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Super price. I have the big one and gave 50 on sale in 2008. Yes, it is cat cut, but never had a problem and string up a ridgeline to pull it over quite often. No leaks at around 100 days. Around 4 lbs. but we base camp often or stay a couple nights in same camp. I am not much of a minimalist and usually trip only once a year. If I were a serious tripper/mover a 1.1 of would be in the budjet. I like the Noah 16. Enough for 4.
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mdogdaddy
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Thanks for the post(s). I've been looking for one.
I just picked up the 12 footer.
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ockycamper
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thanks for the post.. .ordered a 12 footer for the hammock. All ready have a 20 footer for a group tarp in the center of camp
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Mocha
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more gear for storage! got the 12', that should be good for 2 people
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Bronco
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Love my 16' There is so many ways to rig the Noah's tarp. we travel with four most of the time and have never felt under covered.
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ssava
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CanoeKev: "unbelievable prices. These are great tarps, and if I didn't already have 3 12' and one 16' I would buy more! They go up really fast and don't require a ridge line or a center pole. We love them."
Keep in mind that the Kelty Noah tarps are NOT waterproof unlike the silnylon tarps from CCS.
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hooky
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Woot has all 3 sizes on sale right now for $27, $31, $47 respectively.
Woot Link
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A1t2o
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Literally just posted this 3 hours ago, same forum.
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Mocha
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just to be clear... this deal does NOT include the poles?
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johndku
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Nope, no poles included.
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Grandma L
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the "poles not included" is pretty small print
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johndku
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Thanks for the heads up, those prices are reasonable.
I've been trying to gear up so I can rent just a canoe on this year's trip, and a tarp was one of the things still needed. I just sprang for the 12' size. Shipping was $5 and another couple of bucks for tax, so total was $38.
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Grandma L
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Good price - Amazon wants $53 for the same Kelty 12" tarp.
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Saberboys
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What is your experience with Kelty's catenary shaped tarp vs. a square cut tarp? I like the price but it would seem that you would have to buy a much larger tarp with a catenary cut to cover the same space of a square cut tarp? Maybe a good cover for a tent entrance, but does it work well for a larger group over the fire?
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CanoeKev
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unbelievable prices. These are great tarps, and if I didn't already have 3 12' and one 16' I would buy more! They go up really fast and don't require a ridge line or a center pole. We love them.
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Bumstead
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quote Saberboys: "What is your experience with Kelty's catenary shaped tarp vs. a square cut tarp? I like the price but it would seem that you would have to buy a much larger tarp with a catenary cut to cover the same space of a square cut tarp? Maybe a good cover for a tent entrance, but does it work well for a larger group over the fire? "
If you run your ridgeline and divide the Noah 12 into rectangles instead of the long triangular ridge line, I'd call the coverage close to a 10X10 square cut. Infinite number of ways to pitch a tarp, the typical one they show for the Noah is one I've only used when creating a covered 'entry' area between to tents when car camping. The Kelty's are inexpensive but certainly do the job...have kept me dry through some real downpours. Have 2 of the 12's, but couldn't resist ordering the 16. I'll determine upon its arrival if it is going along on this year's BW trip.
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jhb8426
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quote Mocha: "just to be clear... this deal does NOT include the poles?"
I've never seen a Kelty Noah listed with poles included, even at full price.
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hooky
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They're Back
Link in the OP shows sold out, but the one in this post shows in stock.
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Jackfish
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FYI... this thread (and the deal) is from 2017. You're welcome to start a new discussion thread.
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