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Anonymous Sun 25 Jul 2021 22:27:02 No.2174447 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>2174455 >>2174470 >>2174491 >>2174537 >>2174791 >>2178137

What should I know before getting a tarp, I plan on using trekking poles to keep it up as there are few trees where I live; Tent's take up a lot of space.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 25 Jul 2021 22:36:55 No.2174455 Report

Quoted By: >>2174466

>>2174447
how to use the catalog to find already existing threads to ask stupid questions in.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 25 Jul 2021 22:55:18 No.2174466 Report

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>>2174455
Thanks for the bump

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 25 Jul 2021 22:58:04 No.2174470 Report

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>>2174447
>What should I know before getting a larp
Nothing, you're already doing it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 25 Jul 2021 23:26:49 No.2174491 Report

Quoted By: >>2174522

>>2174447
Are you just using a sleeping bag and sleeping pad, or are you including some kind of ground sheet or a bivy?

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 00:14:18 No.2174522 Report

Quoted By: >>2174523 >>2178435

>>2174491
bag, pad, and ground sheet if I'm expecting rain or snow.
Would like to give one of those military ponchos a try in winter.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 00:16:31 No.2174523 Report

Quoted By: >>2174525 >>2174549 >>2175174

>>2174522
Maybe try and find a pad like this, with the extra shit on the sides that act like a ground sheet

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 00:18:14 No.2174525 Report

Quoted By: >>2174526

>>2174523
seems bulky

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 00:20:10 No.2174526 Report

Quoted By: >>2174781

>>2174525
Well yeah, it's a foam sleeping pad.
If you were thinking of using an inflatable sleeping pad with a tarp I'd say you need a ground sheet even if it isn't raining/snowing.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 00:35:52 No.2174537 Report

Quoted By: >>2174549 >>2174562

>>2174447
What's up anon? Looking to test out the tarp life huh? There's a good amount of tarp campers on here, but most of them are probably out this time of year. I'm a ultralight nerd and use a tarp when the bug pressure isn't too bad. Otherwise I use a one person trekking pole tent. My current tarp setup is the Zpacks 7x9' dcf flat tarp, Gossamer Gear LT5 trekking poles, the small polycro groundsheet from Gossamer Gear, MSR carbon core stakes and Zpacks guy lines (I think they're the 1.25mm reflective). I've used a bivy as well, but prefer to just go without whenever possible. The tarp life is definitely where it's at. Consider checking out the silpoly 7x9' flat tarp from Borah Gear. It's a great starter tarp and it's affordable. Hand made in Montana. John is awesome and can definitely answer any questions you might have. Mountain Laurel Designs make some fantastic kit as well. I picked up their Vision quilt earlier this year and the thing is perfect! Wishing you all the best and hope you find a tarp that works for you. :D

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 00:45:50 No.2174549 Report

Quoted By: >>2174551 >>2174558

>>2174523
Eh fellow Canadian?
I was thinking of getting one of those to try out tarp camping.

I got a 3mx2m camping tarp from Canadian Tire for $25 and have been trying out a bunch of setups.
Was using an MSR tent, but wanted to try something new. Stole the pegs from that and might steel the center pole to use like a hiking stick to hold up one end.
I think I'm going to pick up a bivy and/or lighter sleeping bag too.

>>2174537
You ever get worried your sleeping bag/quilt will get too wet at night? Like, from the ground?

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 00:47:43 No.2174551 Report

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>>2174549
And here's the 3x2m tarp in it's bag (green) next to the bag with stakes and rope (red)
The tarp is waterproof and it's seam sealed.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 00:57:29 No.2174558 Report

Quoted By: >>2174562 >>2174563

>>2174549
>worried about sleeping/bag quilt getting wet.
No, I don't worry about it. You spend enough time out and you get used to things being damp. Obviously you don't want your bag/quilt completely wet through. If you're concerned about that or you're in a humid/wet environment go with a synthetic quilt. My summer quilt is synthetic and I have a Western Mountaineering Megalite 30 degree bag and a Katabatic Palisade 32 quilt that are both down. Keep your bag/quilt sealed in a plastic bag or a dry bag in your pack and you should be fine.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 01:06:33 No.2174562 Report

Quoted By: >>2174566 >>2174569

>>2174537
>>2174558
wow a good UL post. Respect

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 01:06:37 No.2174563 Report

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>>2174558
I'd like to add: one of the most important things in tarp camping is site selection. In my area there are plenty of trees, so I try to find a spot with some tree cover, some form of wind protection and elevated ground (definitely don't set up in a depression if it's raining or you're expecting rain). You'll get soaked! Half the fun of tarp camping is expanding your skill set. You do have to be a bit more picky about where you pitch. With practice you won't be as concerned about getting wet/cold etc.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 01:13:18 No.2174566 Report

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>>2174562
Why thank you. That's an awesome pic and a pretty kick ass looking setup!

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 01:15:30 No.2174569 Report

Quoted By: >>2174588 >>2175188

>>2174562
Why do you have an ice ax when it's dry/low snow conditions? Why did you bring fishing rods if you're on an ascent? Just what in the LARP is going on in this picture?

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 01:36:43 No.2174588 Report

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>>2174569
>dry/low snow conditions
bro we obviously descend from mountain traverses to make camp every night. I was the only one with an axe this trip so I just took lead for making footholds in snowbanks
>Why did you bring fishing rods if you're on an ascent?
we camp at mountain lakes so the boys can fish. distributing gear across your party is how you backpack in the mountains for more than 5 days btw
>LARP
ive heard this so much on this board when I post OC by now it means nothing to me

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 04:36:02 No.2174707 Report

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People just want a change of scenery. We are hardwired for new experience and new stimuli. Cabin dwellers dream of visiting NYC, and are equally out of place if they ever do get to see the city.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 07:07:18 No.2174781 Report

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>>2174526
I have one of thsoe zig zag pads

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 07:36:28 No.2174791 Report

Quoted By: >>2175341

>>2174447
Try a trekking pole tarp tent like a lunar solo or a x mid. Both are around 200 weigh around 29oz all together and offer a best of both worlds scenario.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 18:14:29 No.2175063 Report

Quoted By: >>2175167 >>2175338

Is just wrapping myself in tarp a good idea if I want to sleep somewhere off-trail? Kinda want to stay low-profile.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 20:41:15 No.2175167 Report

Quoted By: >>2176180

>>2175063
You can make a bivy out of a tarp (pic rel is Tyvek)
But keep in mind the lack of breathing will cause condensation.
It will probably keep frost off your bag though.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 20:50:18 No.2175174 Report

Quoted By: >>2177353 >>2178223

>>2174523
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/finnish-sleeping-mat/17334
Not affiliated with the site, just saw this pad a few days ago when picking up some Schokakola

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 26 Jul 2021 21:01:23 No.2175188 Report

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>>2174569
some serious projection here

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 27 Jul 2021 00:35:16 No.2175338 Report

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>>2175063
You probably don't want to wrap yourself up in your tarp unless it's an emergency situation. Just wait till dusk and cowboy camp and get up and out early. If you think it might rain just set your tarp up low profile.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 27 Jul 2021 00:37:46 No.2175341 Report

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>>2174791
I picked up the Gossamer Gear 'The One' tent on sale for $245 and it weighs less than a pound. Another possible option.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 28 Jul 2021 07:15:22 No.2176180 Report

Quoted By: >>2176183 >>2178272

>>2175167
collapsible cot anon, that gets you off the ground, and keeps you from losing heat and/or cools you off if there is a good breeze, small, low profile, light weight

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 28 Jul 2021 07:24:03 No.2176183 Report

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>>2176180
Cots are good for warm weather, but in cold weather you'd need to still pair a sleeping pad with it.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Fri 30 Jul 2021 08:08:53 No.2177353 Report

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>>2175174
Fucking kek
great pics they've got

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 01 Aug 2021 01:54:37 No.2178137 Report

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>>2174447
Which pairs best with Tarp? Cot, blowup pad, or hammock?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 01 Aug 2021 03:10:34 No.2178188 Report

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Tarps pro is light durable. Pad compliments light. Best for cold conditions with no msqt.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 01 Aug 2021 04:57:51 No.2178223 Report

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>>2175174
I have one of these and like it very much. Works well on uneven terrain (worst I've tried yet is ground with lots or surface-level roots).

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 01 Aug 2021 09:00:58 No.2178272 Report

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>>2176180
>cot
>lightweight
huh?

lynx

lynx Sun 01 Aug 2021 09:15:44 No.2178276 Report

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buy 190t or 210t ripstop nylon.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 01 Aug 2021 12:11:25 No.2178326 Report

Quoted By: >>2179323

I use a 3x3m tarp, a sheet of polycro as a groundsheet and foam mat. I have a hammock that I use as a bivvy bag most of the time and then sleeping bag inside that. Total weight comfortably under 2kg

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 01 Aug 2021 16:15:27 No.2178435 Report

Quoted By: >>2178476

>>2174522
what material should i use for my groundsheet ?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 01 Aug 2021 16:59:28 No.2178476 Report

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>>2178435
polycro

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sun 01 Aug 2021 20:58:31 No.2178630 Report

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Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 02 Aug 2021 21:16:02 No.2179323 Report

Quoted By: >>2179345

>>2178326
what hammock are you using that doubles as a bivvy?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 02 Aug 2021 21:40:01 No.2179345 Report

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>>2179323
I use a DD hammock, it isn't meant as a bivvy but it does the job when combined with a sleeping bag, mat and polycro sheet. I would not use this setup for winter though

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