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I'm going to be learning how to do some tarp sheltering/camping here in the spring of 2024 and came across a custom tarp maker. I'm curious if there's any go-to ideas for designs I could have them make or just any general advice. I suppose with is a tarp shelter question advice thread if nothing else! I live in Michigan and will be headed up to the UP. |
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Probably much better responses on a backpacking or wilderness survival forum. |
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Perhaps buy a cheap tarp and some tarp clamps and tinker until you know what you want? Depending on how long and extreme your camping is, you might do fine without resorting to a custom shelter. It's been 50 some years since I did such a thing, but it worked fine for week-long backpacking and canoeing trips. I've only been in one hurricane (remnant by the time it got to Maine) when sleeping under such a shelter. |
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You are going to be paying a premium for any custom tarp. For camping I don't see any benefit of getting a custom size tarp. You chould check out HammockGear or Dutchware Gear for different tarp options. |
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I use an Eno Sil-nylon hammock tarp for my tarp camping. I got really into hammock camping a decade ago so it made sense. I don't know if they are a good value or not but I can vouch for the quality ca. 2012. Never saw the need to order something custom sized. |
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No experience with tarp camping personally, but you could check out Ray Jardine’s book on tarp camping and DIY tarp kit: |
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You could learn to sew and make your own tarp. Honestly a pretty good starter project once you get some basics down. Could potentially even get rolling in some local co-op or maker space so you don't have to buy a machine. Here are a couple links to get the gears turning that direction. https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/diy-tarp-shelter-kits |
Nikolaj wrote: Your local library may also have sewing machines. The library closet to me now has them. |
