Sea to summit escapist tarp at amazon wears its many functions on its sleeve best value.
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Stansport reinforced multi purpose tarp at amazon it ll stand up to years of serious abuse best for thru hiking.
Also while the tent does offer decent ventilation condensation can be a problem especially in humid environments.
Whatever option you choose always use a ground cover under your tent.
This will help keep moisture from seeping through your tent getting your gear wet and will protect the life of your tent.
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This is a demonstration of the setup so that you can lear.
You won t believe the difference it makes.
This also works well for keeping mud and dirt out of your floor.
How to make the best backpacking tarp tent shelters.
If you re okay with all these.
From the simple to the complex here are 10 configuration designs like the a frame c fly wedge lean to and pyramid.
Choosing a tarp and net tent can maximize your shelters flexibility while still providing great rain and bug protection.
Can t get used to the hard earth under your tent.
Use a tarp fly to protect the roof of your tent from any sparks that may come out the top of your chimney.
A footprint will protect your tent floor from abrasion so it will last longer and need fewer repairs.
Orientate your tent so the stove jack is on the downwind side of your tent so the wind blows any sparks away from your tent.
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Lonnie configures a tarp into a tent that is totally enclosed including a door as well as a floor.
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Unfortunately the silnylon will eventually deform and absorb water if in a torrential downpour for hours upon hours.
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The main benefit of a footprint is adding durability to the floor of your tent.
Fill your tent with a soft light all through the night by filling a jug with water and wrapping your head lamp around it.
Also without the haven tent insert this is only a tarp tent without a floor.
Because of the shape it suits two hiking poles very well as the guyline can be tensioned at each end and all the edges can be pegged down securely.
Soften the floor with foam floor tiles.
Abrasive ground will wear out the floor of any tent no matter how durable it is so ground cover or tarp protects the tent.