who uses a tarp as a tent?

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duckkiller462

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im just geting started in lightweight camping and i have no idea how to use a tarp as a tent. any help and pics are aprcitiated.
 
Youtube is your friend. :)

The beauty of a tarp is that you are only limited by the size and your imagination as to how it can be set up.
 
do u use a tarp? i have a condor 2 , first aid kit, a spyderco full delica, msr pocket rocket, what eslse would i need do u think?
 
duckkiller462 said:
do u use a tarp? i have a condor 2 , first aid kit, a spyderco full delica, msr pocket rocket, what eslse would i need do u think?
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A sleeping bag and a cooking pot might be a good idea. Cordage, such as 550 has numerous uses.
 
First, let me welcome you to the forum. Second, I recommend you use whole words, capitol letters and punctuation if/when you can. The cell phone/IM shorthand is hard to read on a forum.

Yes, I have used tarps for camping many times over the years. Nowdays, I prefer to use a tent for better weather and bug protection. As a compromise between the two, one light and one heavy, I am lusting for a Tarptent Moment.

As for what one needs... that is as individual as the hiker/camper, their season and environment.

You need some way to carry your kit, a backpack, napsack, etc. The type depends on the final weight of your kit and personal preference. You need a way to carry water, and a way to purify more. You need some sort of container to cook in, even if just to boil water for dried foods and drinks. You need a way to start fires. A Bic lighter works, but isn't as "fun" as the firesteels and friction methods. Even we who like to play with these techniques usually carry a Bic or matches as a backup.

Whew! I'll let others pitch in here if they haven't already while I was two-finger typing this much!

Codger
 
duckkiller462 said:
im just geting started in lightweight camping and i have no idea how to use a tarp as a tent. any help and pics are aprcitiated.
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Pairing it with a hammock has worked well for me. Hang both between two trees. There is an advanced technique to urinating through the hammock mesh onto the ground without getting up out of bed, sorry no pics :)
 
there are several good, light silnylon poncho/tarps on the market- going lightweight means multiple use- having your raingear and tent covered w/ 10 oz (minus guy lines/stakes) is pretty nice :)
 
thanks for the info, i can use a standard tent from home depo right? i dont need a fancy rain fly thing? and i love dave
 
I'm a sketchy guy I guess.. Not trying to sway you bro..jus tsaying allot of the setups are similar thats all
 
"First, let me welcome you to the forum. Second, I recommend you use whole words, capitol letters and punctuation if/when you can. The cell phone/IM shorthand is hard to read on a forum."


I'm sure this is vital to using a tarp as a tent.

Welcome to BF Duckkiller!!
 
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