Budget Ultralight Tarp?

[applepie_eli]

Any suggestions for cheap tarps out there for a bivy system? Looking to spend less than $50. I don't need anything super fancy because I have a ton of confidence that my bivy will keep me dry anyway. Just kinda want something to put over my head for peace of mind. Basically just want something lightweight that will keep me dry if I get out of my sleeping bag. Similar to Kifaru sheep tarp but for a fraction of the price.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Barring some really good deal on the used market, I think that it may be pretty difficult to find something that meets the criteria of light wt. and only $50. You could possibly MYOG for that price, but if your looking for something already to go, I think you may have to up the ante a little. A couple of the less expensive manufactures that come to mind are Jimmy Tarps and Bear Paw Wilderness Designs.

 

[Mike7]

Those mentioned by Troubum are good choices. But I think that at this time, this one is hard to beat.

https://www.yamamountaingear.com/flat-silpoly-79/

 

[JFKinYK]

24 bucks

3F UL Gear Ultralight Mini Silnylon waterproof backpacking tarp RED 6.8 oz

3F UL Gear Ultralight Mini Silnylon waterproof backpacking tarp RED 6.8 oz 783854738304 | eBay

 

[Owenst7]

Walmart sells a puppy coated nylon tarp that's about 8 ounces for a 5x7 for like $10. I carry one for the odd time it rains when I'm hammocking in the summer. The grommets will eventually pull out, but I just roll a pebble in there and tie around it.

I'd just make something out of visqueen/painters plastic if that was my budget. A mountain shelter lt would probably be a better use of money if you buy it on sale for $80.

 

[NW307]

I've used ground sheets from tents I already own in the past for back up shelters before I got into sewing my own. Might even be able to find one separately for sale fairly cheap.

 

[chippewawarrior]

A 9x6 piece of tyvek with grommets put in.

 

[KBC]

Walmart sells a puppy coated nylon tarp that's about 8 ounces for a 5x7 for like $10. I carry one for the odd time it rains when I'm hammocking in the summer. The grommets will eventually pull out, but I just roll a pebble in there and tie around it.

I'd just make something out of visqueen/painters plastic if that was my budget. A mountain shelter lt would probably be a better use of money if you buy it on sale for $80.

How thick is the layer of puppy?

 

[hammer0419]

Etowah outdoors. You will not find better for less.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Another possible option. OookWorks

 

[Trial153]

I am looking through some of the weights on some suggestions. I can’t help but thing that little bit of extra money for 9x9 tarp from Jimmy tarps or bearpaw is well spent.

 

[Owenst7]

How thick is the layer of puppy?

Hahaha. Damn autocorrect. Meant to say PU...polyurethane

 

[MontanaMarine]

Have a look here, lots of sizes. Might find something you like.

Tarps

I bought an XL from them last year. Good quality. Shipped from Scotland, arrived in less than 48 hrs, shipping included in price.

 

[Sverimerica]

Have a look here, lots of sizes. Might find something you like.

Tarps

I bought an XL from them last year. Good quality. Shipped from Scotland, arrived in less than 48 hrs, shipping included in price.

I have their 3x3 tarp. It is heavy compared to silnylon, but has the features I like. I just ordered a seek outside dst tarp (out of the budget for OP's wishes, I know).

For a cheap tarp, the DD tarp has a good amount of tieouts, and you can shove a pole under the ridegline without worrying you will break it, unlike my Jimmy tarps.

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[Sverimerica]

I am looking through some of the weights on some suggestions. I can’t help but thing that little bit of extra money for 9x9 tarp from Jimmy tarps or bearpaw is well spent.

The Jimmy you are referring to isn't exactly 9x9, It is slighty rectangular. A good tarp, it is called the skyline. It lacks some key features I wish for, but for the price and weight it is a good tarp. I slept under it two days ago, in fact.

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[Sverimerica]

For a minimal one man/emergency tarp, this looks good too:

http://www.borahgear.com/tarps.html

A tiny half pyramid works well for this size, as the short width makes it nice and tight for the sloped roof, as opposed to A larger tarp, which will have more sag unless the side is really really high.

Borah Gear Tarp and Bug Bivy | UL Gear Blog


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[Justin_the_EDG]

I don't know if you'd call them "ultralight" with their 1.9oz coated nylon, but if you want a 10x10 or 10x7 tarp and are looking to dip a toe in at closer to $50 than $100+, I haven't seen anything cheaper than BCO.

http://bushcraftoutfitters.com

 

[EastMT]

I ordered one from Borah gear, $80, 9oz, and they added extra grommets for tie outs on the sides for me at no charge. Very fast, and email response was fast too. 6.5x9'

 

[Sverimerica]

I ordered one from Borah gear, $80, 9oz, and they added extra grommets for tie outs on the sides for me at no charge. Very fast, and email response was fast too. 6.5x9'

$80?? The link I posted says $53.99 or something like that

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[EastMT]

$80?? The link I posted says $53.99 or something like that

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You are correct, for some reason $80 was my memory. Even a better deal!