"Beaks"? We don't need no stinkin' beaks!
(or tent stakes or poles for that matter)
Reinforced center tie outs allow a flat tarp to be set up sealed close to the
ground on the end. (This without the limiting shape of "beaks" or end panels that
other's marketing hype claim is the only self adjusting method for sealing off
the end of a tarp.) For those who want to go light (pun intended) but enjoy tarp
craft while using natural features to set up camp, a square or rectangular tarp can
be set up in many ways (see bottom of page). My standard flat tarps 8x10' and
larger come with 4 center tie outs like the 10x10' one pictured.
Click here to go to the main page for
tarp sizes and prices
Backpacking Tarps
The lightest and most versatile of shelters, and can
be used for a place for teaching out of the sun or rain. Their set up can
inspire craftsmanship among students. They are used by many major outdoor
schools and savvy go light backpackers everywhere. Our tarps are available
in various weights of nylon with a thick waterproof coat of urethane. To
add strength, sewn on webbing loops are used instead of grommets for tying
the tarp out, and are reinforced with an extra layer of fabric at high
stress points. The center tie out loops are made with webbing with a flashlight
reflective tracer to help you find your tarp in the dark. For institutional
use we recommend the thicker, sturdier 210
denier fabric with a thick 2 oz. urethane coating. For personal use
the 70 denier fabric is lighter on your back and wallet and is also urethane
coated. For ultralight tarps the silicone coated (some say impregnated)
ripstop is the latest entry on the market. It is sturdy for its weight
though requires a silicone
based seam sealer which you can get at the hardware store or through
OWARE (see below). Collapsible nesting six foot tall poles are available
which fit in grommets at either end of the ridge line of the urethane tarps
10x10 ' and larger. Custom size tarps also available. See Fabrics
for available colors and material. Please note that these tarps are flamable if exposed to flame. Go here for information on choosing a tarp color.
We make a variety of
sizes and will be posting some of them here soon.
In the meantime, here
are some phots for more information.
Photo
of larger tarp set up "Instructor style" for stormy conditions
Front, ----Back, ----Sketch of same
8x10 tarp
set up in a FlyingDiamond configuration
Layout of tie outs
of 10x10, 10x12 ,and 10x14 ft tarps
Corner
Detail of Sil Nylon Tie out
Center Seam Detail
of Sil Nylon Tie Out
Custom Product (Quantity
Orders only)- 7x9 tarp with mozquito netting
8 x10 tarp in Sam Mac
Meadow Drainage
7x9 tarp in black on
early season trip Dinkey Creek (Note
method for guying out
which covers foot section more thoroughly) this is a FLAT tarp!
6x8' tarp set up for
stormy conditions
Cord 50 feet 1/8" kernmantle, black, (firm finish is very durable and easy to tie and
untie) a good choice for everyday use, less than 2.5 oz. per 50 ft. $5
Cord 50 feet 1/12" (2mm) cord white (firm finish is very durable and easy to
tie and untie and will hold a tautline knot) a good choice for ultralight tarps less
than 1.7 oz. per 50 ft. $3
Keep you cords tied to
your tarp and ready to go
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Ground cloths 70d taffeta in dark purple
72" wide (fit 2-3 persons), unhemmed, cut to your favorite length $1.07 per foot
*Please note that these tarps are flamable if exposed to flame or high heat source.
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