How are you pitching your square tarps?

[snopro176]

I have a kuiu tarp shelter on order but it won't be in until about the time season is winding down. I'm looking for something to get me by in the August-september months, which in CA are usually super warm. I was considering a mountain Smith LT but wondering if something like a 9x10 tarp wouldn't be better?? Probably mostly 2 man trips. I like the idea of having the ability to do other pitch configurations with the flat tarp. Whats your guys opinion​?

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[W.D. Crawford]

I like the options a flat tarp offers. I use a Aqua Quest Sil nylon 10x10. I was also considering the Mountain Smith LT but decided to go with the flat tarp. I like to pitch A frame or a version of the Whelen pitch. I also like the diamond pitch.

 

[92xj]

Two different setups from this past weekend with my 9x10.

 

[snopro176]

Very nice! I think having a flat tarp and a actually shelter then the kuiu one comes will have my bases covered pretty well. Who's tarp is that? I like the looks of the Jimmy tarps skyline.

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[mtnrunner260]

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/sleep-systems/30416-staying-dry-flat-tarp.html

This thread shows some good ones along with some helpful video links

 

[92xj]

It's a Bearpaw wilderness tarp. I also have a megatarp that I carry, but if the weather is warmer than 40 and no chance of rain/snow, the flat (glassing) tarp gets used for the night simply because I'm lazy and it takes way less effort than the megatarp, though the megatarp is simple and easy, just not as quick as these flat tarp configurations

 

[snopro176]

Thanks a ton for the info guys, made my mind up for me

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[Gobbler36]

Jimmy tarps
Skyline shelter
Just picked one up on his sale for early archery hunts. August to 1st week of September. Think it would be a good fit for what you describe

 

[oldgoat]

Email from camofire today said they were going to have tarps for sale. I've got a flat tarp from Jimmy, I've only pitched it lean too style for shade and laid under it loose to wait out a thunder storm.

 

[rayporter]

on float hunts i keep a square tarp with bungee cords on each corner ready. you can pitch a diamond in seconds and be under shelter.

 

[SHTF]

 

[snopro176]

Yea the skyline has had my eye for some time, it'll be that or a bear paw I imagine. ^ that's what sold me on flat tarps, lots of different uses. Very cool.

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[veganhunter]

5 Ultralight Tarp set-ups with a 9' x 5' Silnylon Tarp Shelter - YouTube

This video isn't the most exciting but it shows a handful of good methods for setting up a simple flat tarp.

 

[Just Over That Ridge]

SHTF,

Those pictures in the "staying dry..." thread were my inspiration for my "flat tarp in the high country?" thread I started in the sleep systems forum. Have you spent any nights in inclement weather under the tarp in that two pole configuration? If so, how did it work out? Thanks