Comments on: Three Easy Tarp Setups

By: GearPods Shelter Kit Review | Nessmuking.com

GearPods Shelter Kit Review | Nessmuking.com — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:10:09 +0000

[...] must decide how to cut-up the supplied cord. I’m a big fan of using tarps to camp under, and my typical system is to use two 10-foot lengths for the ridge line, four 5-foot lengths for the corners, and 3.5-foot [...]

By: Shane Schleusner

Shane Schleusner — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:11:57 +0000

By using an improvised grommet of debris to form a button in the tarp, with which to tie your line around… you can create “beaks” in a standard tarp, though your usable space will be reduced. Also just a good technique to create extra tie down points where and as needed.

By: Greg Easter

Greg Easter — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:32:16 +0000

I can recommend tarps as a good choice for lightweight BWCA tripping.
My wife and I have used a Ray-Way tarp I made for our past three trips. We’ve enjoyed the spaciousness and light weight of it.
There was only one night out of 13 when it was pouring rain and all the tent spots were packed dirt puddles- we had to head a little into the woods for a suitable spot to pitch.
I made a second tarp for a campfire/cooking tarp. Easy to take at only 13 oz.

By: Bryan Hansel

Bryan Hansel — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:55:50 +0000

Thanks, Stevie. The TrailStar tarp looks great. I'd love to try one sometime and review it.

By: Stevie McAllister

Stevie McAllister — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:45:30 +0000

Great post.
I was in the process of posting some of my experiences with kayak trip shelters.
For a bombproof, reliable tarp design. check out the Mountain Laurel – TrailStar.

I like the versatility and reliability of this design.

They have other nice shelters, including a few bug tents.