Anyone camp under a tarp?

[seww]

I bring two guns...

Have at it and enjoy.

Go big or go home!

 

[Mykolaivka887]

Hmm you got any examples of a good setup without stakes or poles (trees)?
I'd guess you need something to keep it off the ground at least. I mean, one could always roll into it and live over night I suppose...

No trees. Ingenuity goes a long ways. Topography and rocks work just as well as trees, bushes, trekking poles and tent/tarp stakes.

 

[seww]

No trees. Ingenuity goes a long ways. Topography and rocks work just as well as trees, bushes, trekking poles and tent/tarp stakes.

Well, then I'm out Not very good at figuring out solutions when it comes to this sort of problems.

 

[Mykolaivka887]

Yeah, it's not really a problem. Just takes a little thought, some topographical relief, a tarp, some rocks and some rope.

 

[Dos Perros]

Just get a bivy and call it good.

 

[seww]

Yeah, it's not really a problem. Just takes a little thought, some topographical relief, a tarp, some rocks and some rope.

It's the thought-part I struggle with

 

[seww]

Just get a bivy and call it good.

Seems so small and cramped.

 

[Wacko]

I should correct my statement. You don't really have to know multiple ways for different places. It obviously helps to have "more arrows in the quiver", but honestly the "low A frame" as I call it is all you need. Knowing more ways allows you to experiment and maybe find something you like better.

A 10x10 is a palace for 1 set up that way. If you are using it solo you can cut a few ounces by going to an 8x10 or a 7x10 for the set up.

A ridge-line, 1 tree / pole / improvised pole / sturdy scrub brush, and some made on site stakes and you are done. You can even tie off to scrub instead of making stakes - or use rocks to tie to. Lots of ways to get there.

With a 10x10 you can make it fully enclosed with the low a frame as well. I find I don't like the loss of space or the condensation myself. I just make the opening closer to the tree and let the tree block wind, rain, etc - if the wind direction changes during the night. If it gets too bad a rain jacket makes an okay door.

I went to a smaller tarp than the 10x10 as I am usually sheltering alone and don't need one that big. Bonus is it weighs less.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Just get a bivy and call it good.

No way brother! I wouldn’t be caught dead in just a bivy….unless the shelter/tarp blew away.

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[seww]

I should correct my statement. You don't really have to know multiple ways for different places. It obviously helps to have "more arrows in the quiver", but honestly the "low A frame" as I call it is all you need. Knowing more ways allows you to experiment and maybe find something you like better.

A 10x10 is a palace for 1 set up that way. If you are using it solo you can cut a few ounces by going to an 8x10 or a 7x10 for the set up.

A ridge-line, 1 tree / pole / improvised pole / sturdy scrub brush, and some made on site stakes and you are done. You can even tie off to scrub instead of making stakes - or use rocks to tie to. Lots of ways to get there.

With a 10x10 you can make it fully enclosed with the low a frame as well. I find I don't like the loss of space or the condensation myself. I just make the opening closer to the tree and let the tree block wind, rain, etc - if the wind direction changes during the night. If it gets too bad a rain jacket makes an okay door.

I went to a smaller tarp than the 10x10 as I am usually sheltering alone and don't need one that big. Bonus is it weighs less.

No of course, more knowledge is better no doubt.

I have a 3x3 meter tarp and will be using it until I learn more and see the need for a smaller, lighter option. If I didn't already have one, it'd be a different story.

I will also be alone most of the time I reckon so I could probably get away with a smaller tarp but gotta start somewhere.

 

[seww]

No way brother! I wouldn’t be caught dead in just a bivy….unless the shelter/tarp blew away.

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Gotta be a lot of ventilation in that shelter! Big gap to the ground for sure! But looks absolutely incredible!

 

[Cant hit em]

Kifaru sheep tarp

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[Drenalin]

This how I pitch my tarp probably 90% of the time. Lots of space and easy to get in and out of.

 

[seww]

Kifaru sheep tarp

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With that setup, you ever get rain inside?

 

[seww]

This how I pitch my tarp probably 90% of the time. Lots of space and easy to get in and out of.

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Looks good!
Kind of like the diamond shape.

 

[Dos Perros]

No way brother! I wouldn’t be caught dead in just a bivy….unless the shelter/tarp blew away.

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Well I'm with you. I don't even own a bivy.

But OP doesn't want to carry stakes or trekking poles. Doesn't leave much for options.

 

[seww]

Well I'm with you. I don't even own a bivy.

But OP doesn't want to carry stakes or trekking poles. Doesn't leave much for options.

This is true, but I want to camp close to trees where I could make what I need. Easy to make stakes and a 5 ft stick if needed.
Prefer not to carry it with me though.

But sure, a bivy would be one solution that's lighter than a tent. But bivy vs tent, I'd rather take the tent even though heavier but more room.

 

[Dos Perros]

This is true, but I want to camp close to trees where I could make what I need. Easy to make stakes and a 5 ft stick if needed.
Prefer not to carry it with me though.

But sure, a bivy would be one solution that's lighter than a tent. But bivy vs tent, I'd rather take the tent even though heavier but more room.

Are you hunting?

 

[Erussell01]

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Slick setup! How many stakes do you run? Any downside from your perspective?

 

[*zap*]

I have a british army basha (older large basha) it is a good tarp but not lightweight....it does have handles so if you fold it in half it can be used as a litter...lots of good setups on uube if you look up basha.