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2m x 2m Tarp?
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:31 am
by Bearbonesnorm
I was having a play around yesterday with a couple of tarps. I rigged a single, centre pole thing up with a 3m x 3m and by offsetting the pole I pretty much had full coverage plus a porch/canopy. I fancy the same thing but in a smaller 1 person version. A 2m x 2m tarp would fit the bill but a quick google brought up nothing in that size ... has anyone come across one. *Not looking to spend vast sums so don't want to go down the custom route but I'd also like it to weigh less than 500g.
*I'd also like the moon on a stick delivering to my house on Julember 32nd!
Re: 2m x 2m Tarp?
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:40 am
by Stevemorg
I've been looking for the same thing (though I think I'm now going to buy a hooped bivi instead). I know you said no custom but I was thinking about getting in touch with the bloke on bike and bivi who makes them - his 1.5x2m(ish) tarps seem to be going for @£50 so I can't see a 2x2 costing a great deal more.
Re: 2m x 2m Tarp?
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 1:27 pm
by Anthony
I'm surprised you don't make one Stuart, 2oz nylon is only about £4 p/m and tie-out webbing no more than £1. Should weigh circa 400g.
No more difficult than a stove!
Re: 2m x 2m Tarp?
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:21 pm
by Slacker
Re: 2m x 2m Tarp?
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:53 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
these any good
Nothing wrong with it apart from the colour, I suppose it'd blend in okay on a dark night
I've taken Anthony's push and ordered up some silnylon ... land of MYO tarp here we come. This really could end in disaster
Re: 2m x 2m Tarp?
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:57 pm
by faddyvictor
Other colours are available but this lurid colour seems the cheapest at £15.00-£18.00
Re: 2m x 2m Tarp?
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:03 pm
by Anthony
Where from Stuart?
Are you having to put a central seam in to make up the 2x2m? If so you'll probably need some seam sealant for it.
Good luck, have fun and post the pics :D
Re: 2m x 2m Tarp?
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:12 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
Where from Stuart?
Pennine Outdoor ... I'm sure there's a few cheaper places but they've always been good in the past.
I'm planning on a few seams
Re: 2m x 2m Tarp?
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:51 pm
by thomthumb
i spent saturday evening sewing up a new tarp - i didn't take photos but i'll try and get a thread up this week.
It's come out pretty well but silnylon is not the easiest thing to sew - it's slippy :x
225 g for a 1.5 x 2.5 tarp. it's about 250 g with some dyneema for guys - just need to sort some light weight pegs and we under 300 g. :D