woods-EDC tarp; wt/cost/melting/strength

Actually, if you are looking for EDC, a multi-use item would be a lot more versatile.


Many silnylon ponchos have tieouts around the edges so they can be pitched as a tarp. Two for one, can't beat that.

that's the route I went, several good ones to choose from- I purchased a used Integral Designs off of ebay for $40
 
The Guide Gear tarp is now on their clearance site (bargainoutfitters.com) for $20! :eek:
 
First, I don't EDC a tarp. Every day carry? You must have some very BIG pockets.

Best value in a tarp is still a milspec poncho IMO. Very rugged. Reasonably light. Multi-use. And, most importantly, I'm a creature of habit.
 
First, I don't EDC a tarp. Every day carry? You must have some very BIG pockets.

Best value in a tarp is still a milspec poncho IMO. Very rugged. Reasonably light. Multi-use. And, most importantly, I'm a creature of habit.

The title of this thread starts with "woods_EDC" not "EDC". I should have made this
more clear in the text. Your general point is made, however: weight and bulk must
scrutinized for EDC, because you will tend to leave it behind, after a while.

When I am in the woods, I always have a pack.
Carrying a pack is common-place in the Rockies, and indeed,
anyone without a pack would be immediately suspect: greenhorn ignorance,
ditzy-blonde fever, whateverrrr-disease.

I may settle for a military poncho; they would do double duty, as a compromise.
In high wind, not uncommon here, a poncho can be dangerous for its sailing properties,
while still not covering your legs. (I have a Dutch or German poncho somewhere.)

I just found that some of the poly tarps are sandwiched with Nylon.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200381614_200381614

In my original post I put "woven polyurathane" and I think it should be polyethylene
or polypropylene or some such.

Thanks for all replies.
 
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