really big tarp? how much and where?

[RAPPLEBY2000]

Hi I've just done a sucsessfull 5 weeks bushcraft demos under 3 brit army tarps joined end to end with 2 goal post type pole arangements, like so:

the last demo there was loads of blustery wind, and firelighting was hard work, as any ember was blown away!

i reackon if i can put a back on the shelter it might just work.

the other option is to use a truely huge tarp, probably canvas/army issue with arched front and domed to the floor at the rear like this with at least 15ft across at the bottom and 7 ft tall

I dont paricullaly want an army tent as i know they are huge when packed, more just a canvas sheet big enough to do the above

The other idea i like but have no experience of is a traditional arabic desert tent lwhich are known to do well in wind (sand storms) ike this:

any views or ideas?
(obviously i have to consider rain also)

 

[Shewie]

Maybe try and source a truck tarp from somewhere Rich, they're not cheap to buy brand new but if you know any drivers who might be able to help it could be something to think about.

 

[spamel]

One of the guys at Swift Valley had the largest Auscam Tarp I have ever seen, it was gargantuan! Maybe you should look at getting a baker tent style tent knocked up to your own specifications.

 

[Shewie]

Not pretty but will do the job grand ...

6x4.5m for £17

http://www.protectivetextile.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=6

 

[BushcraftBaird112]

I have the the same vest thats hanging on that pole in the picture! Thats a little of topic though.

 

[Chris G]

Again not pretty but Lidl are doing 5x4 (woven nylon) tarps with 20m of rope for £7.99 at the moment.

 

[Twodogs]

PM Andywink on here he makes big tarps at the right price , crackin product to .
Twodogs

 

[Chainsaw]

+1 for bumping andywink, great tarps! Check here

hope this helps,

Cheers,

Alan

 

[tobes01]

What about a parachute? If you're doing demos then it'll draw people in, only issue is hanging something to hang it off. £25 on evilBay

 

[Andy2112]

4 x 4.5 mtr tarp from Andywinkk £71 delivered. Cracking bit of kit and well worth the cash.

 

[MartinK9]

4 x 4.5 mtr tarp from Andywinkk £71 delivered. Cracking bit of kit and well worth the cash.

Indeed they are

 

[Damascus]

Hi Rich

I actually know a guy locally who make things to order, as for prices you would need to speak to him.

Off now for weekends canoeing pm me monday and I will give you details

D

 

[mentalnurse]

another shout for andywink i have got a few of his tarps, they rock and will make them to order, sure there will be a few up in the trees at middlewood in oct (no dout he will have a few for sale somewere as well if you ask nice)

 

[Ruvio]

If youre not bothered at how it looks, my uncle drives for eddie stobart and could get you a used massive covering tarp from the lorries
give us a pm if youre interested

 

[Nonsuch]

What about a parachute ?

NS