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What is your ideal tarp size?

Marcelo Cantu

Marcelo Cantu

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the lightweight poly-nylon, or sil-nylon kind. Also, is there much of a difference between the two. I'm more interested in longevity than weight. ETA: I'm not looking to break the bank either.
 
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I have used a 12x12 Kelty noah tarp 20 times is the past 2 years. It has held up well, takes up very little space, and the size has suited every need for me.
 
As for tarp size, I believe the ones that I carry are 6' x 8'. I like having two rolled up, one for shelter and one for the ground. Anything bigger and I suppose I could make a tarp house :D I think the next size up is 10' x 10', which would be a little big for me on my small overnights.

When it comes to gear, I LIKE the best, but I'm typically a cheapskate (on my stuff) unless we're talking about my knife :o The tarps that I USE are from wally world and hold up just fine.

I hope this helps, J.
 
I have a 6x8 equinox that I can't complain about, although 6x9 would be ideal (I have never seen it offered though).
 
I am getting ready to buy a 10X10, but you can definitely make better use of a square over a rectangle.
 
10X12 sil nylon. Perfect size solo or group. Weighs little and half the volume of a football.

Its about to undertake another winter SAR season of abuse.

Skam
 
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