Fiddleback Backpacking Tarps

[bkduckworth]

I think the tarp idea is a great one. I'm interested!

Thanks,

Brandon

 

[_Westy_]

I'd be in on a tarp as well!

 

[fishunter219]

Looking for a new tarp, 10x12. When do you anticipate making a decision?

 

[Shotgun]

How well do these tarps shed water? Is there any maintenance other than keeping clean? Maybe a link to the BCUSA thread that had all this info?

 

[ohski]

How well do these tarps shed water? Is there any maintenance other than keeping clean? Maybe a link to the BCUSA thread that had all this info?

Nope, no maintenance required... Clean is always good :thumbup:

Here are the specs:

Tarps are made with 1.9oz nylon taffeta/rip stop, coated with 1.2oz of urethane, with 3/4" webbing tabs evenly spaced along the edges. They have 16 perimeter tabs, plus 3 additional tabs along the center seam line.

They weigh 1 lb, 11 oz, with the tarp and included stuff sack.

Ski

 

[ohski]

There is a guy over at BCUSA that spent 74 nights under his... There are a few others that seem to use them quite a bit.

I hope to get some good use out of mine this year.

Ski

 

[Shotgun]

I'm interested then. Could use a small replacement for my casualty blanket.

 

[icybluesmile]

I would buy one of the tarps. I haven't camped using just a tarp since I was a kid but now that I no longer live in mosquito country I would love to give it a try again.

 

[BushcraftBrainTrust]

The orange tarp would be very cool. I'd be in for one.

 

[Marcelo Cantu]

Fiddleback foam seat pads.

 

[disduster]

Fiddleback foam seat pads.

like that idea :thumbup:

 

[Alan2442]

A good quality ball cap with your logo on it. Can't beat a good hat. They are so hard to come by too.

like this only with your patch instead of the flag:

http://www.uscav.com/ZoomImage.aspx?CatID=548&ImageURL=/prodinfo/enlarged/36117L.jpg

 

[ChapmanPreferred]

Any guess on the weight of either the 10x10 or 12x10 tarps?

 

[ohski]

Any guess on the weight of either the 10x10 or 12x10 tarps?

This was in my post above... it is for the 10X10... "They weigh 1 lb, 11 oz, with the tarp and included stuff sack."


Ski

 

[y0ukn0wwh0]

I'd be interested in the Tarp, Kanteen, Zippo, Bandana, maybe even a "boonie" hat if one was offered.
Great Ideas Folks

 

[RedbeAR15]

If you're doing the tarps, I'd like A nice quality Poncho with a big Azz spider on the back

Patches, Zippos, fire kit, belt buckle, spider antivenom would all be good too

 

[Fiddleback]

These are GREAT ideas guys. I'm going to do the tarps for sure. Checking on Zippos. Love the tarp idea, and looking into Bandannas too.

 

[Diomedes Industries]

I will buy one Andy. Count me in.

TF

 

[CallsThunder]

I'm interested in the tarp as well.

 

[skab8541]

What I'm looking at to start is the Etowah Outfitters 10x10. Exactly like the ones BCUSA had done in their small run, but hopefully cheaper.

"Made with 1.9oz. nylon taffeta or rip stop, coated with 1/2oz. of urethane, with 3/4in.webbing tabs evenly spaced along the edges. 10' x 10' & 12' x 10' tarps come with three tabs place evenly along the center seam."

My aim is to be able to offer it for $60 rather than the $70 which is standard.

Ideas for other outdoor products I could have manufactured and sell as Fiddleback products greatly appreciated.

Will that be $60 shipped? As the BCUSA ones are $70 shipped to you door, the tan ones are using all AMERICAN made fabrics and assembled in the US. From what I understand any other color Etowah has the fabric is from overseas.