Need New Tarp Ideas

[LostViking]

I need some of you creative Bushcrafters to offer up some advice.

I'm looking to redesign my Tarp set up. I am approaching a year and need a new tarp anyways. Looking for fall winter design ideas. Perhaps along the Whelen Lean-To Line, Semi-exposed sight,

Last winter I had it set up as an A-frame front, with a ridge pole going from the front A-frame to the ground. I tucked in the rear corners and piled some snow around the rear section. For the summer I've had it set up as an open A-frame, for flow through ventilation.

My available materials consist of about 16-10' long split rails. My tarp from last year was 12'X20' I'm flexible on the tarp size as I need a new one anyways. I actually have been giving some thought to 3 smaller ones to achieve the Whelen style. I know; "Just Go Buy a Whelen" What fun would that be. I was actually amazed at how well the tarp has lasted. I think the key was the bungies allowing it to flex and shed wind.

My total cost for the year has been some para-cord, 20 Log Cabin spike nails for stakes, and $29.00 for the tarp on sale and about 10 bungie straps. Under $100.00. Not bad for 11 months of fun.

One Criteria; the bride needs some shelter from the wind and close proximity to fire when it gets below 30F. Since that's all she asks for I try my best to accommodate her.

So What you Got??

P.S. also have tons of Sumac trees for end boxing if necessary.
Summer set up;



Winter Version;

 

[fishunter219]

neat setup' looks pretty cozy

 

[LostViking]

Yeah, it worked pretty well. But I'm looking for something different.

 

[Codger_64]

Yeah, it worked pretty well. But I'm looking for something different.

You might try a tipi configuration. It allows for a fire inside the tent if you make the tipi big enough and exercise care. A Wheelan setup works well too with an awning that gives some outdoor shelter while blocking wind. Buying these style tents is not a cheap proposition (pantherprimitives), but with a bit of study and experimenting, you can rig one with either blue or silver tarps, or heavier mil-surp canvas truck covers.

 

[KuRUpTD]

You might try a tipi configuration. It allows for a fire inside the tent if you make the tipi big enough and exercise care. A Wheelan setup works well too with an awning that gives some outdoor shelter while blocking wind. Buying these style tents is not a cheap proposition (pantherprimitives), but with a bit of study and experimenting, you can rig one with either blue or silver tarps, or heavier mil-surp canvas truck covers.

Here's a thread on that:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=705802&highlight=tipi

 

[Codger_64]

Here's a thread on that:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=705802&highlight=tipi

Note that with the tipi style tent, you only need to tie three poles together. You use one pole to raise the other two. Then once secure, add additional poles. For a semi-permanent tipi, make it bigger than the impromptu one shown. a 16' diameter is not too big. That gives enough room to get the stove/fire away from the walls while giving room to go around it inside. Even bigger is better.

 

[LostViking]

Well this was todays effort. But first breakfast.