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bivy/tarp
« on: June 18, 2019, 09:53:01 AM »
My old man and I will be in the Eagle Caps for archery elk first 10 days of September. We are packing in about 14 miles by horseback and be camping there. I am trying to decide if its worth spending the money for a bivy or tarp in the case that we get into elk a little ways from base camp and want to sleep on them. Part of me is saying that at that time of year, I should be fine just crashing out under a tree for the night but another part says I would be more comfortable with some kind of shelter. Thoughts?
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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2019, 10:09:20 AM »
Tarp never leaves my pack ever
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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2019, 10:15:00 AM »
Tarp never leaves my pack ever

Looking at a sheep tarp potentially
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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2019, 10:17:02 AM »
Aqua quest makes some nice tarps

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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2019, 10:19:28 AM »
mice and bugs are something to consider for September camping.

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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2019, 10:23:11 AM »
I made a sil nylon tarp for a few bucks and it is always in my pack.  It is mainly for a rain tarp to sit out storms, but also works for a clean spot to process animals and an emergency shelter if needed.

They are simple to make and you can buy sil nylon up to 6' wide in whatever length you want.  You only need to sew a hem around the edge and then any cord loops you want for tie out points.

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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2019, 10:36:25 AM »
My old man and I will be in the Eagle Caps for archery elk first 10 days of September. We are packing in about 14 miles by horseback and be camping there. I am trying to decide if its worth spending the money for a bivy or tarp in the case that we get into elk a little ways from base camp and want to sleep on them. Part of me is saying that at that time of year, I should be fine just crashing out under a tree for the night but another part says I would be more comfortable with some kind of shelter. Thoughts?

Here you go, something nice and lite. Only 4 X 6 for $22. These guys also make great game bags that are nice and lite for packing: https://www.viamoutdoors.com/product-page/multi-cloth-2-0

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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2019, 10:41:50 AM »
Tarp never leaves my pack ever

Looking at a sheep tarp potentially
sheep tarp needs to be about a foot longer and a foot wider in my opinion.
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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2019, 10:43:32 AM »
mice and bugs are something to consider for September camping.
this always cracks me up. Guys will take endless naps in the woods, glass for hours on end. Leave stuff outside when at a truck camp but wont dare sleep without a floored tent :chuckle:
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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2019, 10:44:10 AM »
Get the tarp, i know that country well.

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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2019, 10:48:11 AM »
mice and bugs are something to consider for September camping.
this always cracks me up. Guys will take endless naps in the woods, glass for hours on end. Leave stuff outside when at a truck camp but wont dare sleep without a floored tent :chuckle:

Nothing in those hills that that floor is going to save you from any how. i think i probably spend as much time sleeping on logs as i do in a bag that time of year.

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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2019, 10:49:29 AM »
Tarp never leaves my pack ever

Looking at a sheep tarp potentially
sheep tarp needs to be about a foot longer and a foot wider in my opinion.

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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2019, 10:56:47 AM »
mice and bugs are something to consider for September camping.
this always cracks me up. Guys will take endless naps in the woods, glass for hours on end. Leave stuff outside when at a truck camp but wont dare sleep without a floored tent :chuckle:

Nothing in those hills that that floor is going to save you from any how. i think i probably spend as much time sleeping on logs as i do in a bag that time of year.
I'd actually argue that a mouse playing slip and slide on my tent is more annoying than one sneaking around my bag. Only time I run a tent is rattlesnake country or when the bugs can actually harm you aka black widows, scorpions, Etc
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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2019, 10:57:42 AM »
mice and bugs are something to consider for September camping.
this always cracks me up. Guys will take endless naps in the woods, glass for hours on end. Leave stuff outside when at a truck camp but wont dare sleep without a floored tent :chuckle:

 :yeah:

Mosquitos can be a PIA sometimes, but they can be avoided as well.

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Re: bivy/tarp
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2019, 11:00:17 AM »
I carry a Jimmy Tarp Granite Mountain.

I picked it up used off of a "dirt bag" buddy of mine, traded him for a tent.

I've spent 9 or 10 nights under it so far, all in Aug/Sept, and it's worked really well for me.  Super light weight.

 


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