Post by: rosscrazyelk on February 26, 2017, 02:52:55 PM
we havin been using 2 tarps to cover this area. Besides the pain of using 2 tarps and having extra hangover. I thought about having a custom tarp made from davis tent. However after seeing the price tag I will have to hold off on that for awhile.
While driving today It made me wonder if anyone has used a synylon tarp over their tents? lighter maybe easier to work with?
Post by: trophyhunt on February 26, 2017, 03:16:46 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on February 26, 2017, 04:11:45 PM
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I used to work there and used this material for all sorts of application. It would be the last tarp you buy. Probably not much more to buy a piece twice as big or, split one with a friend. The floor time costs more than the material. Or, better yet, buy a big piece, cut one for the floor and one to cover the whole wall tent. It will probably weight about 20-30lbs and will not fold up real tight. For pick up truck/wall tent camping its perfect.
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Post by: Happy Gilmore on February 26, 2017, 09:55:45 PM
Post by: Buzz2401 on February 27, 2017, 06:29:36 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 27, 2017, 07:02:09 AM
Have had our wall tents set up for two-three weeks a year for last 25 years and never needed a tarp. I can't stand the noise they make when it gets windy and raining hard. The sound of rain falling on canvas is so much nicer then rain falling on a poly tarp.Do you just keep the fire going to keep the condensation away? I'm not sure the alaknak would do well without a tarp over the top?
Post by: rosscrazyelk on February 27, 2017, 09:59:30 AM
Have had our wall tents set up for two-three weeks a year for last 25 years and never needed a tarp. I can't stand the noise they make when it gets windy and raining hard. The sound of rain falling on canvas is so much nicer then rain falling on a poly tarp.Our living tent is a ancient wall tent. Even though the wind does suck we need a tarp over it.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 27, 2017, 10:09:48 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 27, 2017, 10:16:27 AM
I've never put anything over my alaknak except the roof protector panel no issues with condensation eitherreally? That's interesting, I might have to try that out.
Post by: Buzz2401 on February 27, 2017, 06:20:58 PM
Have had our wall tents set up for two-three weeks a year for last 25 years and never needed a tarp. I can't stand the noise they make when it gets windy and raining hard. The sound of rain falling on canvas is so much nicer then rain falling on a poly tarp.Do you just keep the fire going to keep the condensation away? I'm not sure the alaknak would do well without a tarp over the top?
All canvas tents and never had a condensation issue. Fire is usually going though. Seems like a tarp would make condensation worse.
Post by: Jpmiller on March 06, 2017, 01:14:22 PM
I think I lost out on insulation though
Post by: elksnout on March 06, 2017, 06:54:02 PM
Elksnout
Post by: ghosthunter on March 06, 2017, 07:11:02 PM
A rain fly or tarp helps in many ways.
I buy my tarps 10 ft longer than the tent to provide a dry space out front.
If the tarp. Is 4 ft wider you can have a 2 ft over hang on each side,which allows rain wTer to drip out away from the tent. This keeps the tent cleaner because it's not dripping in the dirt next to the tent.
Most damage to the roof of a tent comes from sparks or tree debri falling on the roof. The tarp provides extra protection.
The tarp should not be directly on top of tent, touching ridge but pulled out to allow a 6 inch air pocket.
:twocents:
Post by: Jpmiller on March 06, 2017, 07:41:42 PM
Most if not all good canvas tents will shed water.
A rain fly or tarp helps in many ways.
I buy my tarps 10 ft longer than the tent to provide a dry space out front.
If the tarp. Is 4 ft wider you can have a 2 ft over hang on each side,which allows rain wTer to drip out away from the tent. This keeps the tent cleaner because it's not dripping in the dirt next to the tent.
Most damage to the roof of a tent comes from sparks or tree debri falling on the roof. The tarp provides extra protection.
The tarp should not be directly on top of tent, touching ridge but pulled out to allow a 6 inch air pocket.
:twocents:
I got my tent from my dad who used it since before I was born. I SWEAR all the little holes are from embers from the fire. He assures me they aren't. Anyone who religiously tarp their tents have those? He didn't ever tarp it, I did the first few times I went without him but not last year. That is the one thing I worry about without he tarp.
Post by: Gamblin Guy on March 06, 2017, 08:10:35 PM
http://www.a1tarps.com/clear-tarps.html
Post by: duckman18 on March 08, 2017, 06:49:09 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on March 08, 2017, 07:31:01 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on March 08, 2017, 07:44:03 PM
Davis 14x16 covered with a 20x30 tarpHow are you securing that against strong winds? Ropes just tied through the eyelets will just rip. I'm already guessing we need longer steaks.
Post by: whacker1 on March 08, 2017, 08:31:58 PM
Davis 14x16 covered with a 20x30 tarpHow are you securing that against strong winds? Ropes just tied through the eyelets will just rip. I'm already guessing we need longer steaks.
Not sure what they do, but golf balls in the corner balled with a rope tied around it like a coin purse works best to keep a strong end without ripping out. round rocks work similarly.
Post by: duckman18 on March 08, 2017, 09:07:25 PM
Post by: Buzz2401 on March 09, 2017, 06:43:40 PM