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Originally Posted by Warthog
...my questions are these:
- Instead of expensive MSR or Robens tarps at ££££ a hit, could old-fashioned tarp provide adequate shelter?
- Although it should cope with rain, will tarp stop water seeping through from the ground if I lie on it?
- 4m x 4m is a bit big and bulky. If I cut it down to size so that I can use it as either a shelter over me, or a surface to sleep on as well as shelter about me (folder to form a ground sheet and canopy above), or an awning for my tunnel tent, what size would you recomment? 3m x 3m? 2m x 4m?
Thanks
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I think 3m x 3m seems to be the standard for a larger tarp (normally associated with a hammock) but may be a bit much for some as a bivi shelter. The smaller 2.4m x 2m seems to be a rough standard for one-man shelters (army) though I haven't personally tried them - I will if I can get one cheap enough.
At the risk of stating the obvious, maybe you should try things out and see what is best for you - in the garden maybe? It'll probably answer all your questions in one hit. I've dropped a couple of links for ideas. Hope it helps.
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Last edited by teflon; 31 May 2009 at 03:10.
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