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LandRoverMatt
14-10-2011, 05:52 PM
So how big is your tarp?
I have the dd tarp 3x3m
:campfire:
mattdoughty

Scott
14-10-2011, 06:16 PM
I have the Tatonka 3x3

LandRoverMatt
14-10-2011, 06:20 PM
3x3 probaly most popular size I would say?

jus_young
14-10-2011, 06:52 PM
DD 3x3 and 1 person ex army tarp (1.8x 2m I think)

LandRoverMatt
14-10-2011, 07:00 PM
cool

andy t
14-10-2011, 07:46 PM
3x3 dd, 3x4.5dd and a webtex basha

cuppa joe
14-10-2011, 08:00 PM
millets were selling the Eurohike tarp for £9.99 ...i couldnt resist....also have the nato tarp .

Colliewobble
14-10-2011, 08:15 PM
I've got a 3x3, it's huge for one person, but as I often have my dog with me it's fine. He isn't too keen on my smaller tarp, jthe 'Solo' one from Backpackinglight. haven't used it much but I certainly will be come the spring, or maybe even the odd overnighter if it's cold and crispy!

LandRoverMatt
14-10-2011, 08:48 PM
wish I got that millets deal now

TinkyPete
14-10-2011, 09:12 PM
I have a decathlon 3 x3, a cotton 3 x 3, a couple of mil tarps 1.8 x 2.75, and an andy wk 4 x 4.5 (which I am reproofing this weekend)

so only a couple :)

I also have recently bought some sil nylon and going to be making my own 3 x 3 or whatever size i need :)

LandRoverMatt
14-10-2011, 09:36 PM
:campfire:Ive only got one lol

Wrighty28
15-10-2011, 03:59 AM
desert 3x2 and DPM 3x2 :)

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Wrighty28/IMG_1372.jpg

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/Wrighty28/IMG_1389.jpg

happybonzo
15-10-2011, 04:25 AM
For all the DIYers Point North (http://www.profabrics.co.uk/snap_product_search.php?search=true&category=Fabrics>>Camouflage)

Silverback
15-10-2011, 11:45 AM
3 x 3 Corneilius and Mil issue 3 x 2 DPM

CanadianMike
15-10-2011, 02:46 PM
Aqua Quest Camo Tarp, 2m x 3m is all I have so far, not counting the cheapo woven polypropelyne ones in my truck.

LandRoverMatt
15-10-2011, 05:03 PM
nice

Colliewobble
16-10-2011, 01:55 AM
How do you folks who use hammocks get on in areas where there's no trees? or do you just avoid such barren wastelands???

GwersyllaCnau
16-10-2011, 03:17 AM
For all the DIYers Point North (http://www.profabrics.co.uk/snap_product_search.php?search=true&category=Fabrics>>Camouflage)

Thankyou for that link

Metal mug
16-10-2011, 08:45 AM
I've a DD 3x3. But i'm also making a more traditional one out of waxcloth canvas.

LandRoverMatt
16-10-2011, 09:29 AM
I just avoid areas with no trees for camp but I always camp in the same areas really

Silverback
16-10-2011, 12:20 PM
How do you folks who use hammocks get on in areas where there's no trees? or do you just avoid such barren wastelands???

On the floor. In this part of our green and pleasant land, generally trees are found in the valleys so it means having to regain the height lost to find a spot every morning

JEEP
18-10-2011, 12:35 AM
I have the standard Danish army teltflage, it is 278x180 cm.

LandRoverMatt
21-10-2011, 06:31 PM
nice tarps guys any one got any good links for cheap tarps as my mate needs a cheap one ?

Martin
21-10-2011, 06:51 PM
nice tarps guys any one got any good links for cheap tarps as my mate needs a cheap one ?

Here you go Matt, cheap as you like, waterproof and easily available.

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9273086&fh_location=//catalog01/en_GB

Martin

LandRoverMatt
21-10-2011, 07:35 PM
cheap as chips Martin thanks mate will send the link to my mate

Bigmikejenkins
21-10-2011, 09:20 PM
I feel a bit silly for having the DD tarp XL now, but then again, if I ever need to hide a transit van in the woods, I'm sorted! :happy-clapping:

alvino78
22-10-2011, 11:42 PM
DD 3x3 and 1 person ex army tarp (1.8x 2m I think)

SNAP!!! lol

Al21
08-12-2011, 11:10 AM
I have two tarps, a 3X3 DD and a 5X5 Bradshaws finest builders tarp for group use when canoeing. I also have a '58 poncho with me when just out for a bimble as it provides a nice one man shelter.

Al

Ben Casey
08-12-2011, 07:19 PM
Mine is 3 by 4.5 and from DD :)

WombleWill
08-12-2011, 07:36 PM
1.9m x 2.9m Cheap one mentioned above from B&Q Not been able to try it out properly yet in rain, but i did set it up and it did hold the condensation =S

AdrianRose
08-12-2011, 10:37 PM
I have the 3x3 DD Tarp which has served me well for many years.

My pal has recently bought the 3x4.5 and he has regretted it. He has used it once and found it to be such a colossal hassle that he has thrown it in the wardrobe.

Ade.

Ben Casey
08-12-2011, 10:42 PM
I have the 3x3 DD Tarp which has served me well for many years.

My pal has recently bought the 3x4.5 and he has regretted it. He has used it once and found it to be such a colossal hassle that he has thrown it in the wardrobe.

Ade.

Hi Ade I haven't had a problem at all with mine yet :) I do think it is a bit big at times but for me it keeps the rain of just about everything I have.

Ben

AdrianRose
08-12-2011, 11:00 PM
Cheers Ben. My pal calls his "the bungalow" lol.

I'm sure in a heavy downpour it would be worth it's weight in gold.

Ade.

Woodwose
09-12-2011, 10:23 AM
I have the 3x3 DD Tarp which has served me well for many years.

My pal has recently bought the 3x4.5 and he has regretted it. He has used it once and found it to be such a colossal hassle that he has thrown it in the wardrobe.

Ade.

Adrian, if he's not happy with it and would like to sell it on for a reasonable price, I'd be interested.

Ben Casey
09-12-2011, 12:36 PM
Cheers Ben. My pal calls his "the bungalow" lol.

I'm sure in a heavy downpour it would be worth it's weight in gold.

Ade.

It is LOL But it all packs down really small I spent all last year packing it and I can get the whole of my system in one side pouch of my pack :D

GwersyllaCnau
09-12-2011, 12:39 PM
I have the tarp that is supplied with the Hennessy hammock.... Not actually used it yet and can't tell you the size. Initial viewing of the tarp I'm not impressed with, approx the size of a postage stamp and it's described as the 30% bigger tarp... WAS THE ORIGINAL TARP THE SAME SIZE AS THE HOOD ON MY JACKET? Will see how it fares when I use it.

Ben Casey
09-12-2011, 12:44 PM
I have the tarp that is supplied with the Hennessy hammock.... Not actually used it yet and can't tell you the size. Initial viewing of the tarp I'm not impressed with, approx the size of a postage stamp. Will see how it fares when I use it.

Hi I think one of the guys on here was saying he had one in one of the posts I'm sure he said the size was ok :D

GwersyllaCnau
09-12-2011, 01:14 PM
Hi I think one of the guys on here was saying he had one in one of the posts I'm sure he said the size was ok :D

To be fair to it, it looks like it'll be ok in vertical rain, maybe even with a bit of a wind. But anything horizontal I'll be getting wet... Bivi bag in a hammock? On the plus side I'll have unrestricted views out LOL

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Ben Casey
09-12-2011, 01:27 PM
I was torn on which to get to be honest but the price was out of my reach :D Anyway now I have my 3 by 4.5 I can have bits of it up or down depending on what it is like or what I'm doing so it is cool :D

Shewie
09-12-2011, 05:55 PM
I have a Tatonka 1TC which is 4.25 x 4.5m, great for a group shelter when we don't take the 'chute. Also got the DD XL which is 3 x 4.5m, for my hammock I use the Warbonnet Superfly but I'm not sure of the dims for that one, it's big though and the doors are great for winter hanging