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Anonymous Wed 04 Jun 2014 22:31:47 No.327747 View View Report

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Well there's a lot of choice, but most are very similar.

First they have different sizes and shapes, you need to figure out what you'll need. That alone will exclude many tarps that are too small, too large, or have not practical shapes for you like hex tarps that are great for hammock but bad for ground shelters.

Then you need to look at eyelets or straps to tie it: the more the better usually. Every tarp should at least have attachment points in corners and on the middle of each length. If it doesn't have that, don't buy it. That will get you rid of many more tarps.

Finally, there's the material. It's mostly a question of weight and bulk, which is actually a question of price. Durability is also a worry, the lightest ones tend to be more fragile obviously. And actually, waterproofability can be taken into account: some are more waterproof than others, some very light and barely waterproof, and while they'll get wet, they won't let water seep through either, so as long as you're not in direct contact with it, it's fine, and obviously if you don't expect rain, only wind, they're good enough, and thus constitute a good alternative.

The last point you could consider is poncho tarps, pic related. They're much more versatile, and actually just as good. Then you have options like integrated pockets and stuff... really depends on the model, far from mandatory, but still nice to have.

Figure that out and it'll be much more simple.

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Anonymous Thu 29 May 2014 18:39:58 No.324551 View View Report

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Here are some of the things I do myself and some advice I guess you could use, but at the same time it's kinda hard to tell, some of the things I do became so natural to me I even don't realize it anymore, I only notice it when I see other hikers with much heavier options:

I carry a poncho tarp, which is convenient for both rain and as a shelter.
Stakes with a cross form are light and tough.
A headlamp is well enough as a flashlight, you can hold it in your hand too.
You barely need a knife, a small folder is enough.
You don't need hot water to cook, there are plenty things that can be kept for a long time and don't require water, like oil bread, muesli, honey, dry cheese, dry sausage or dry ham, plus semolina and lentils can be cooked with only cold water. That can save you the weight of a stove.
Ziploc bags are great to organize stuff while keeping it all waterproof, and light.
Trash bags make great and light bag waterproofers.
Marseille, Alep and Castille soap are very concentrated (from most to least), and will last you a long time.
Microfiber towels are great, microfiber mops are the same thing and much cheaper, and often much better.
Plastic bottles are the lightest bottles you can get and all you need.

Otherwise I only bring the bare minimum:
Bag
Headlamp
Knife
Lighter
Map+compass
Mirror+whistle
Bottle of water+cloth filter+purification tabs
Soap+Towel
Toothbrush+toothpaste
Toilet paper
Ponchotarp+stakes
Groundcloth+sleeping map+bag
Appropriate clothing

There are plenty more things I can't think of, but still it's not only about paying more for lighter gear, though it's inevitable for things like bag or sleeping bag, but there are plenty lightweight alternatives are actually much cheaper than the heavier ones. It's about only carrying what you need along with plenty little tips to make your gear more versatile.

Check this guy too, he has some pretty good tips and an impressive setup for the AT: http://www.adventurealan.com/

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