Post by: 3dvapor on January 31, 2015, 07:51:59 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on January 31, 2015, 08:01:37 AM
Looking forward to seeing what other people do. Maybe there is a better solution out there. I would love to learn about it.
Post by: 3dvapor on January 31, 2015, 08:11:13 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 31, 2015, 08:22:02 AM
I defanitely need one just not at that price. Ill have to get exact dimensions and see what i can have made.
:yeah: That's what I'd do.
Post by: follow maggie on January 31, 2015, 11:04:32 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on February 01, 2015, 09:37:27 AM
I use a trucker's tarp from Tacoma Tent/Awning. They made it for me w/ grommets spaced how I wanted and put in a stove jack. The size is about 8' x 12' and if I remember right, it was about $250 or less. I love it- it's indestructible.Like those rubberized tarps they use on semi-trucks to keep stuff dry? How much does it weigh and does it let light in?
Post by: 3dvapor on February 01, 2015, 09:56:31 AM
Post by: Jason on February 01, 2015, 10:07:03 AM
Post by: Buzz2401 on February 01, 2015, 10:07:33 AM
Post by: Gamblin Guy on February 01, 2015, 10:13:16 AM
http://www.a1tarps.com/clear-tarps.html (http://www.a1tarps.com/clear-tarps.html)
Post by: follow maggie on February 01, 2015, 09:15:55 PM
Like those rubberized tarps they use on semi-trucks to keep stuff dry? How much does it weigh and does it let light in?
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That's exactly what it is. It's not terribly heavy, I can spread it over the tent by myself no problem. It doesn't let any light through
Post by: washelkhunter on February 01, 2015, 09:22:43 PM
I use a heavy duty white tarp, $120.
Same here. Heavy duty white tarp will last a long time plus its already got the grommets in place. I would get one with a 2ft overhang on the sides and 6-8 on the entrance end for a covered entry and or kitchen.
Post by: dscubame on February 01, 2015, 09:44:36 PM
We hunt in Washington and in 22 years of wall tent hunting have never needed a snow slide or tarp. Tent goes up 2nd week of october and comes down 2nd week of november our camp is at 4600ft.
Completely agree. Going on 15 years with my Montana Canvas and never a tarp. Never understood the tarp thing and I have asked and not once received a answer that warrants a tarp, I would get answers however. It is like your mom cutting off the ends of the Christmas ham.
Post by: washelkhunter on February 02, 2015, 08:47:42 AM
Post by: rtspring on February 02, 2015, 08:58:58 AM
Post by: Crunchy on February 02, 2015, 08:59:18 AM
Post by: washelkhunter on February 02, 2015, 12:29:34 PM
I use a heavy duty white tarp, $120.
Is that pic from Lone Butte area?
Post by: Jason on February 02, 2015, 07:24:23 PM
No.I use a heavy duty white tarp, $120.
Is that pic from Lone Butte area?
Post by: D.Prociw on February 02, 2015, 08:01:02 PM
We always tarp with an overhang on all sides. Keeps tent dry and overhang is good for kitchen, and keeps coolers etc dry and in the shade.
Also hunting western Washington during the fall your most likely breaking camp in the rain, so having the tarp up allows you to break camp and put everything away ''dry" and the last thing put away is a wet tarp.
Post by: ghosthunter on June 07, 2015, 10:34:20 PM
We always tarp with an overhang on all sides. Keeps tent dry and overhang is good for kitchen, and keeps coolers etc dry and in the shade.
Also hunting western Washington during the fall your most likely breaking camp in the rain, so having the tarp up allows you to break camp and put everything away ''dry" and the last thing put away is a wet tarp.
Yeah I have been tent camping 20 years now. Just bought my first wall tent but had canvas Trek tents. If you do some reading most guys are tarping their tents wrong. :twocents:
The tarp and I use the white ones, should only touch the ridge of the tent. Not the whole roof. This allows for dead air space between the fly tarp and the canvas which keeps heat in and cools during hot weather.
I buy the tarp to hang 2ft each side 12 inches in back and 3ft in front to allow for a dry entrance.
I use bale twine or light code to pull the fly really tight with a good slope. Rain, wind stays bone dry.
When its time to leave you have a free floating fly to stay dry and work under taking the tent down.
I know some guys who swear by clear plastic to slide snow off.
Only been in heavy snow once when I first started and the tent was crushed.
The tarp ,fly protectss the top as others have said, from sun, dirt, pitch, and sparks.
Most manufactures recommend you put a fly over your wall tent.
Yeah I know lots of folks dont. Everyone has their way.
Post by: stevemiller on June 07, 2015, 10:57:53 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 07, 2015, 11:14:00 PM