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MagiKelly
21-01-2006, 20:55
Tarp Group Buy
This group buy is for Tatonka 3 x 3m Tarps. There are two versions, a cotton one and a polyester one.
The picture below shows the pack size. I used a pint mug for scale as I knew it would be something you could relate too :D
http://www.magikelly.co.uk/tarp1.jpg
The cotton version is on the left, the poly one in the middle and on the right is a Hennessy Hex Fly. Despite the way the picture looks I would say the volume of the polyester one is the same or slightly more than the Hex Fly.
Weight wise the Poly one is quoted as being 0.8 or 0.9 kg depending on which label you read. The cotton one is 1.3 kg. I have no reason to doubt these weights but could not check them. What I was able to find out was that the poly one is 50 grams heavier than the Hex Fly.
Coverage wise the area of the 3 x 3m tarp is pretty much the same as the Hex Fly but obviously in a different shape. The 3m length is still a bit neat for my liking when using a hammock but if pitched diagonally there is plenty of length.
http://www.magikelly.co.uk/tarp2.jpg
The fixings points on the corners are very secure and the load is spread well with the webbing so should not damage the tarp.
http://www.magikelly.co.uk/tarp3.jpg
The fixing points on the edges are also well designed and transfer the loading well.
http://www.magikelly.co.uk/tarp4.jpg
Obviously you do not have to set the tarp on the diagonal. Here it is set to shelter from the wind, with the aid of an Old Town Pack canoe to break the wind. The height of the ridge line is just under 6 foot so this could easily be reduced to give a bigger area. The full size thermarest is to give a sense of scale.
http://www.magikelly.co.uk/tarp6.jpg
You can also set it up with one tree or pole.
http://www.magikelly.co.uk/tarp7.jpg
As usual I am not making any money on this group buy it is just a chance to get a bulk discount on a product that I like. So what do I like about these Tarps? Well they are very well made and they are obviously built to take a lot of hard use.
Between the cotton one and the polyester one my preference is for the cotton one. It just feels better but it has to be remembered I am not carrying it on my back, it is just ballast in my canoe. If I was carrying all my gear I would probably still go for the cotton one unless I was covering large distances and wanted to keep weight to an absolute minimum. Cotton is also likely to be better near a fire although it is still not fire proof. The cotton is coated to make it waterproof. Not sure how long the coating lasts though. I would imagine re-coating should be straight forward, as it is with my Tentipi.
The tarp comes with a bag in the same material as the tarp ( a bit big for my liking) and four guy lines as sen in the pictures. The guy lines are yellow or orange (may even be other colours) and are plenty strong. Thicker than I would normally use but I will not hold that against them.
Price wise the best I have managed to find these retail in the UK is for £41 including postage. Even this compares well with the other options. A hex Fly would be £50 plus postage, my 3 x 2.5m from Kathmandu was over £50.
The group but price is
Cotton Tarp £34.00 ( £ 35.40 if paying by PayPal)
Polyester £32.50 ( £ 33.85 if paying by PayPal)
Both these prices include postage in the UK so they represent a saving of around 20%. The prices for the tarps are actually the same but the postage is more on the cotton one.
If you want to take advantage of this offer then post a message saying which type you want and how many. As soon as I am sure we have the required interest I will post payment details (pretty much the same as the Hammocks and every other Group Buy but I want to make sure we have the level of interest before I start taking money)
One of each please chief.
Bardster
21-01-2006, 21:39
Cotton one please :)
Angus Og
21-01-2006, 23:27
Dam not sure about which one I want so I’ll take one of each. :D
Barblade
22-01-2006, 01:34
I deffo want/need a tarp (Magikelly has run all three group buys in time to empty my wallet it seems - :You_Rock_ BTW) but am a bit unsure what the pro's and cons of cotton vs. poly tarps are.
Does anyone have any idea if a cotton tarp (when cottonproofed) is likely to be as weatherproof as a poly tarp?
Thanks
Barblade
MagiKelly
22-01-2006, 02:04
Does anyone have any idea if a cotton tarp (when cottonproofed) is likely to be as weatherproof as a poly tarp?
The cotton one will keep you just as dry as the poly one, no doubt about it. The cotton one has no real justifiable advantage. Both keep you dry and both can be punctured. The cotton one should wear better but may need re-proofed occasionally but there is just something about the cotton one I like more.
I think it is the same reason I prefer my trangia to a gas stove. The gas stove has always performed better for me and has never let me down but it is has still been replaced with my trangia. All because the trangia just feels better to use.
I should remind you that when wet the cotton one will gain weight as well so it may have more of a weight disadvantage. (still prefer it though :) )
warthog1981
22-01-2006, 18:23
2 cotton please
The wife has kindly agreed that I may have a poly one please John.
MagiKelly
22-01-2006, 20:56
2 Lurch (1C & 1P)
1 Bardster (1C)
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P)
2 warthog1981 (2C)
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P)
1 Dingo (1C)
10 so far which was the minimum order so that ensures we are definitely going ahead. Not that I really had any doubts.
As with the Hex Fly buy I am getting the supplier to post direct so I will check with him tomorrow how big a batch he wants me to pay for at a time, might see if there is any extra discount as well :)
One of each please.
Cheers,
Pauli
a quick question, does it have a 'loop' for hanging in the middle? or do you just 'throw' it over a ridge line?
oh yes! - i'm interested in one too (if the 'bank' ;) agrees)....
MagiKelly
22-01-2006, 22:04
a quick question, does it have a 'loop' for hanging in the middle? or do you just 'throw' it over a ridge line?
oh yes! - i'm interested in one too (if the 'bank' ;) agrees)....
Yes it has a loop in the middle on top and on the underside there is a couple of velcro tabs that can also form a loop. I prefer the ridge line running under the tarp but it can go under the ridge line.
happy camper
23-01-2006, 00:50
hello :)
i'm going to need a couple of tarps to go with the other group buys you are kindly organising :You_Rock_ , I don't have any experience of sleeping in a hammock, so sorry if this a dumb question, but how does this shape and size of tarp perform with a hammock when compared to the hex-fly type design?
cheers :D
beachlover
23-01-2006, 01:19
I'll take a cotton one please. :)
It's an excellent sized tarp, the same size as my basha tent which will give you plenty of shelter, you can even use it as a tipi by having a central pole and pegging the sides down as well as a few other configurations....A good buy at these prices. Thanks MK for putting it together :You_Rock_
1 x Cotton, please John :)
MagiKelly
23-01-2006, 10:51
Thanks MK for putting it together :You_Rock_
What can I say. I'm just a boy who just can't say no.
happy camper, as Tony's post suggests, yes the tarp is big enough for hammock use.
If pitched traditionally i.e. square it is okay but a bit neat size wise in my opionion at 3m along the ridge (still better than the hootchi at 2.7m). The hex fly is 3.5m along the ridge so better in that example for the hammock and enough to protect you in the worst of weathers BUT if pittched on the diagonal the tarp gives you 4.24m along the ridge witch is plenty and then some. This in many ways mimics the way hennessy tarps are pitched. I have to thank Wayland for convincing me of this set up.
So in short, yes it is suitable with hammocks, that is what I will be using it with.
2 Lurch (1C & 1P)
1 Bardster (1C)
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P)
2 warthog1981 (2C)
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P)
1 Dingo (1C)
2 Pauli (1C & 1P)
1 beachlover (1C)
1 Phil562 (1C)
14 so far
Having had problems with tarp length over a hammock at the last Scottish meet, I had to borrow a tarp off Magikelly that was 3m long in order to keep my feet dry :)
So I better buy myself one!
1 poly please! :D
P.S I'll have a spare 2x2.5m poly tarp once this one arrives if anyone wants to buy one -PM me for details...
happy camper
23-01-2006, 12:09
cheers for the answers Tony and John :)
two cotton for me please, and thanks again for organising this :D
peds8045
23-01-2006, 13:42
Put me down for one cotton tarp please. Thanks
Pete
MagiKelly
23-01-2006, 14:24
2 Lurch (1C & 1P)
1 Bardster (1C)
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P)
2 warthog1981 (2C)
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P)
1 Dingo (1C)
2 Pauli (1C & 1P)
1 beachlover (1C)
1 Phil562 (1C)
1 match (1P)
2 happy camper
1 peds8045
18 so far
John, when (date wise) are you planning on placing the order?
MagiKelly
23-01-2006, 16:31
John, when (date wise) are you planning on placing the order?
I will probably be placing the order in batches as I get enough payments. The supplier has agreed to post direct and I am paying him by credit card so that is instant.
So when I post the payment method I expect that I will have enough payments withing 24 hours to order the first batch. After that I will place orders once I have 5 or so paid for. Not sure how many of each type are in stock so you may have to wait for new stock. This takes about a week, no more than two.
So for the ones that are in stock you could well have them by this coming weekend.
A poly one please - the bank she say's yes! :D
Porcupine
23-01-2006, 17:36
add me to the list for a cotton one please
practical point,i asume sending it to mainland europe will up the price a bit,do you have any idea by how much? (i want it anyway but id better tell SWMBO how much i spent while not even near a pub :lmao: )
Porc
beachlover
23-01-2006, 18:53
Following our PM's here and on SOTP. I need to be taken off here and will arrange thro there.
Hope that makes sense. :confused:
2blackcat
23-01-2006, 19:50
I'd better take two cotton ones, please MagiKelly
stuart f
23-01-2006, 20:38
Hi John, i convinced myself that i need a bigger tarp so could you put me down for a poly one please. cheers mate.
MagiKelly
23-01-2006, 23:46
2 Lurch (1C & 1P)
1 Bardster (1C)
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P)
2 warthog1981 (2C)
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P)
1 Dingo (1C)
2 Pauli (1C & 1P)
1 Phil562 (1C)
1 match (1P)
2 happy camper
1 peds8045
1 g4ghb (1P)
2 2blackcat (2C)
1 stuart f (1P)
21 so far. Still just tieing up a couple of details. Will probably be tomorrow when I start taking payments.
Will check the postage cost for europe.
Porcupine
24-01-2006, 05:59
like i said,add me to the list anyway,the cheapest i saw near my home was 70 euro,so thats roughly 45 pound.
wasnt impressed by the quality of it either (one of the corners was frayed on the one i checked)
Porc
MagiKelly
24-01-2006, 11:23
2 Lurch (1C & 1P)
1 Bardster (1C)
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P)
2 warthog1981 (2C)
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P)
1 Dingo (1C)
2 Pauli (1C & 1P)
1 Phil562 (1C)
1 match (1P)
2 happy camper
1 peds8045
1 g4ghb (1P)
2 2blackcat (2C)
1 stuart f (1P)
1 Porcupine (1C)
22 so far.
IMPOTANT BIT SO IF YOU ARE SKIPPING THORUGHT HE THREAD READ THIS BIT.
Sorry for shouting but hopefully that will save some questions.
Okay the group buy is still open and you can post requests for tarps till the 31st of January 2006, so no asking if you are too late until after then. Also you MUST post your request here first, do not just send payment without any notice on the thread.
Payment. You can either pay me by paypal (the higher amount) or send me a cheque. PayPal payments go to John "AT" Magikelly.co.uk If you are sending a cheque them PM me for details. With either method make sure you clearly say what your BCUK username is, that your payment is for tarps, how many and what type. Also give your address, if your writing is not clear then print your address, don't want the tarp going to the wrong place.
This may all sound overkill but remember I am about to receive 50 hammocks that people will be paying for as well as a couple of things I am selling on ebay so the scope for confusion is large.
Signed postage to Europe is an extra £8 I am afraid. It is quite a heavy item. If you still want to go ahead then let me know.
Oh and stock wise there is an order being placed today so the tarps should be in on Monday / Tuesday of next week, therefore you should have the tarps in time for following weekend.
Cheers John , PP sent :You_Rock_
stuart f
24-01-2006, 12:22
Paypal sent, cheers John.
Scuba Pete
24-01-2006, 13:26
I will take one of the poly tarps.
Thanks
Pete
Angus Og
24-01-2006, 13:27
PP sent.
Thanks mate.
MagiKelly
24-01-2006, 14:19
2 Lurch (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Bardster (1C)
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P) PAID
2 warthog1981 (2C)
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P)
1 Dingo (1C)
2 Pauli (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Phil562 (1C) PAID
1 match (1P)
2 happy camper (2C) PAID
1 peds8045
1 g4ghb (1P) PAID
2 2blackcat (2C)
1 stuart f (1P) PAID
1 Porcupine (1C)
1 Scuba Pete (1P)
Every so often I will mark up who has paid to save everyone posting when they send payment. If it is not marked paid after a day or so then contact me. Remember if you want to pay by cheque to PM me for my address etc.
happy camper
24-01-2006, 14:20
hello :)
paypal sent for two cotton tarps
thanks again :D
pp sent!
thanks again John! :You_Rock_
wolf man
24-01-2006, 16:02
Hi John
could you put me down for one poly tarp please.
:You_Rock_
WM
MagiKelly
24-01-2006, 16:51
2 Lurch (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Bardster (1C)
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P) PAID
2 warthog1981 (2C)
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P)
1 Dingo (1C)
2 Pauli (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Phil562 (1C) PAID
1 match (1P)
2 happy camper (2C) PAID
1 peds8045
1 g4ghb (1P) PAID
2 2blackcat (2C)
1 stuart f (1P) PAID
1 Porcupine (1C) PAID
1 Scuba Pete (1P)
1 wolf man (1P)
Could I have 2 poly tarps please. will send PP now.
Thanks John.
Andrew.
I'll have a poly tarp please. If you let me know i'm not too late, I'll send the payment (paypal)
warthog1981
24-01-2006, 19:21
sorted payment sent
MagiKelly
24-01-2006, 23:59
I'll have a poly tarp please. If you let me know i'm not too late, I'll send the payment (paypal)
:banghead: :banghead: Read post 33 of this thread :banghead: :banghead:
Then send payment :rolleyes:
2 Lurch (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Bardster (1C) PAID
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P) PAID
2 warthog1981 (2C) PAID
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P) PAID
1 Dingo (1C)
2 Pauli (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Phil562 (1C) PAID
1 match (1P)
2 happy camper (2C) PAID
1 peds8045
1 g4ghb (1P) PAID
2 2blackcat (2C) PAID
1 stuart f (1P) PAID
1 Porcupine (1C) PAID
1 Scuba Pete (1P)
1 wolf man (1P)
2 nooky (2P) PAID
1 M@rk (1P)
Me too - a poly-one would be gr8, cheers John
Neil
jdlenton
25-01-2006, 18:19
i'd like a poly one too please
James
jake trg
25-01-2006, 19:16
can i have a poly one please will send paypal asap thanks
Ross Bowyer
25-01-2006, 19:35
Can I have a cotton one, please. PM sent!
peds8045
25-01-2006, 20:48
paypal sent for one cotton tarp.....thanks :lmao:
Hello John please could I have 1 more poly tarp. Thanks PP on its way.
Andrew.
Can I have 1 x poly tarp please John. I'll send cash soon by paypal.
MagiKelly
25-01-2006, 22:48
2 Lurch (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Bardster (1C) PAID
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P) PAID
2 warthog1981 (2C) PAID
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P) PAID
1 Dingo (1C) PAID
2 Pauli (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Phil562 (1C) PAID
1 match (1P) PAID
2 happy camper (2C) PAID
1 g4ghb (1P) PAID
2 2blackcat (2C) PAID
1 stuart f (1P) PAID
1 Porcupine (1C) PAID
1 Scuba Pete (1P)
1 wolf man (1P)
3 nooky (3P) PAID
1 M@rk (1P)
1 Neil1 (1P)
1 jdlenton (1P) PAID
1 Jake Lymer (1P) (ignore my email :rolleyes: ) PAID
1 greyowl22 (1C) PAID
1 peds8045 (1C) PAID
1 falcon (1P)
just got in and sent my payment via paypal, thanks mate.
£35.40p to John''at''Magikelly.co.uk :You_Rock_
Hi John,
Count me in for 1 poly and 1 cotton please mate.
PM and paypal payment sent!
Cheers,
Craig.
MagiKelly
27-01-2006, 10:56
2 Lurch (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Bardster (1C) PAID
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P) PAID
2 warthog1981 (2C) PAID
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P) PAID
1 Dingo (1C) PAID
2 Pauli (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Phil562 (1C) PAID
1 match (1P) PAID
2 happy camper (2C) PAID
1 g4ghb (1P) PAID
2 2blackcat (2C) PAID
1 stuart f (1P) PAID
1 Porcupine (1C) PAID
1 Scuba Pete (1P)
1 wolf man (1P)
3 nooky (3P) PAID
1 M@rk (1P)
1 Neil1 (1P)
1 jdlenton (1P) PAID
1 Jake Lymer (1P) (ignore my email :rolleyes: ) PAID
1 greyowl22 (1C) PAID
1 peds8045 (1C) PAID
1 falcon (1P)
2 CraigM9 (1P & 1C) PAID
Ok John can you put me down for a cotton one please. Paypal sent.
I have one already but I have to say it's very good so another one is just what we need for Deb's hammock.
Is to waterproofness, at the Lakes meet I forgot to dump collected water from the tarp at one point and I estimate that it was holding about a gallon of rainwater in the material.
I would advise people to add a bit of extra seam sealant on the central seam if they are rigging it diagonally. That's the only place I have had any seepage.Even that was very slight.
MagiKelly
28-01-2006, 18:17
2 Lurch (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Bardster (1C) PAID
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P) PAID
2 warthog1981 (2C) PAID
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P) PAID
1 Dingo (1C) PAID
2 Pauli (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Phil562 (1C) PAID
1 match (1P) PAID
2 happy camper (2C) PAID
1 g4ghb (1P) PAID
2 2blackcat (2C) PAID
1 stuart f (1P) PAID
1 Porcupine (1C) PAID
1 Scuba Pete (1P)
1 wolf man (1P)
3 nooky (3P) PAID
1 M@rk (1P)
1 Neil1 (1P) PAID
1 jdlenton (1P) PAID
1 Jake Lymer (1P) (ignore my email :rolleyes: ) PAID
1 greyowl22 (1C) PAID
1 peds8045 (1C) PAID
1 falcon (1P)
2 CraigM9 (1P & 1C) PAID
1 Wayland (1C) PAID
1 Worldexplorer (1P) PAID
As arranged ...
Waiting for hammocks to arrive then will send dosh for both at the same time
Cheers magikelly
worldexplorer
30-01-2006, 00:31
Hi John,
One poly tarp for me please. Will send money by paypal shorty.
Cheers
Nick
1 poly tarp for me
Thanks
MagiKelly
30-01-2006, 20:44
2 Lurch (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Bardster (1C) PAID
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P) PAID
2 warthog1981 (2C) PAID
1 hammy (1C)
1 Shankly (1P) PAID
1 Dingo (1C) PAID
2 Pauli (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Phil562 (1C) PAID
1 match (1P) PAID
2 happy camper (2C) PAID
1 g4ghb (1P) PAID
2 2blackcat (2C) PAID
1 stuart f (1P) PAID
1 Porcupine (1C) PAID
1 Scuba Pete (1P) PAID
1 wolf man (1P)
3 nooky (3P) PAID
1 M@rk (1P)
1 Neil1 (1P) PAID
1 jdlenton (1P) PAID
1 Jake Lymer (1P) (ignore my email :rolleyes: ) PAID
1 greyowl22 (1C) PAID
1 peds8045 (1C) PAID
1 falcon (1P) PAID
2 CraigM9 (1P & 1C) PAID
1 Wayland (1C) PAID
1 Worldexplorer (1P) PAID
1 Squidders (1C)
MagiKelly
01-02-2006, 20:47
1 poly tarp for me
Thanks
Just realised you are already on the list. I take it is just one you want.
Squidders
01-02-2006, 21:09
Am I too late for a cotton?
MagiKelly
01-02-2006, 22:51
Am I too late for a cotton?
Not at all I am pretty sure you are on the list ;)
MagiKelly
02-02-2006, 23:43
2 Lurch (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Bardster (1C) PAID
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P) PAID
2 warthog1981 (2C) PAID
1 hammy (1C) PAID
1 Shankly (1P) PAID
1 Dingo (1C) PAID
2 Pauli (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Phil562 (1C) PAID
1 match (1P) PAID
2 happy camper (2C) PAID
1 g4ghb (1P) PAID
2 2blackcat (2C) PAID
1 stuart f (1P) PAID
1 Porcupine (1C) PAID
1 Scuba Pete (1P) PAID
1 wolf man (1P) PAID
3 nooky (3P) PAID
1 M@rk (1P) PAID
1 Neil1 (1P) PAID
1 jdlenton (1P) PAID
1 Jake Lymer (1P) (ignore my email :rolleyes: ) PAID
1 greyowl22 (1C) PAID
1 peds8045 (1C) PAID
1 falcon (1P) PAID
2 CraigM9 (1P & 1C) PAID
1 Wayland (1C) PAID
1 Worldexplorer (1P) PAID
1 Squidders (1C)
Cheers John, just received my Tarp, as ever :You_Rock_
Oh and thanks to your silent partner ;)
jdlenton
03-02-2006, 12:53
thanks all mine arried this am
James
Angus Og
03-02-2006, 13:27
Thanks John got mine this afternoon. :You_Rock_
And another thanks to your silent partner. ;)
Got my tarps too!
Cheers fellas!
jake trg
03-02-2006, 18:55
got my tarp today thanks very much john :)
Now thats what I call service, a big thank you John :You_Rock_
Neil
happy camper
03-02-2006, 21:38
mine arrived today too :D they look good at first glance, looking forward to putting them up ,
thanks very much again,:beerchug:
Took the cotton one out of it's bag and of course found it quite impossible to get back in!
Not to worry, I'll roll it up properly when I've had a proper trial.
2blackcat
04-02-2006, 03:03
Got mine today too
Just about to open it up
Ahh, the joys of the night shift
Many thanks, John
Bardster
04-02-2006, 12:21
Took the cotton one out of it's bag and of course found it quite impossible to get back in!
Not to worry, I'll roll it up properly when I've had a proper trial.
got mine today - many thanks john :)
And It WONT be coming out of the bag - just gonna hang it on the wall for a while.... ;)
Mine tried to arrive yesterday! - collected it from the post office this am
Thanks again John and Andrew! - what a team!!! :You_Rock_
peds8045
04-02-2006, 13:47
Mine arrived...excellent service thanks. :D
Cheers John,
I am now the proud owner of yet another group buy product - so thank you..
Shankly.
two for me and hugh please john.cheers.Gill
Yggdrasil
05-02-2006, 17:56
One Polyester for me please :D
cheers.
MagiKelly
05-02-2006, 18:04
2 Lurch (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Bardster (1C) PAID
2 Angus Og (1C & 1P) PAID
2 warthog1981 (2C) PAID
1 hammy (1C) PAID
1 Shankly (1P) PAID
1 Dingo (1C) PAID
2 Pauli (1C & 1P) PAID
1 Phil562 (1C) PAID
1 match (1P) PAID
2 happy camper (2C) PAID
1 g4ghb (1P) PAID
2 2blackcat (2C) PAID
1 stuart f (1P) PAID
1 Porcupine (1C) PAID
1 Scuba Pete (1P) PAID
1 wolf man (1P) PAID
3 nooky (3P) PAID
1 M@rk (1P) PAID
1 Neil1 (1P) PAID
1 jdlenton (1P) PAID
1 Jake Lymer (1P) (ignore my email :rolleyes: ) PAID
1 greyowl22 (1C) PAID
1 peds8045 (1C) PAID
1 falcon (1P) PAID
2 CraigM9 (1P & 1C) PAID
1 Wayland (1C) PAID
1 Worldexplorer (1P) PAID
1 Squidders (1C)
2 gill PAID
1 Yggdrasil (1P) PAID
stuart f
06-02-2006, 11:46
My tarp arrived on Friday, but i did'nt get my mits on it till i got home lastnight though. Many thanks John.
steven andrews
06-02-2006, 20:05
I wasn't part of the group buy, but have bought a Tatonka Tarp 2 TC "Cotton" tarp.
I was disappointed to discover that my "cotton" tarp is 65% polyester.
Has anyone else noticed this?
Spacemonkey
06-02-2006, 21:57
Just caught this one now.
Is the offer still on? I'm after the poly one as I was going to buy one myself anyway, but your prices are better!!
MagiKelly
06-02-2006, 22:14
Just caught this one now.
Is the offer still on? I'm after the poly one as I was going to buy one myself anyway, but your prices are better!!
Okay as long as you are quick and since I have still to get the money from Squidders.
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GROUP BUY NOW CLOSED
Thanks again John,
I hope you don't mind me asking you a follow up question!
It is an intreagueing way the webbing is cut to provide the 'hanging loops', I wonder how well it will stand up to 'abuse' however hat i'd like to ask is....
You mention you use it over a ridgeline rather than hanging it - do you have any problems with rain 'dripping' down underneath the tarp? and if not how do you stop it?
regards
Squidders
06-02-2006, 23:45
For slinging a tarp over a ridge line you can just tie some thin cord at either end so the rain soaks through it and drips before it gets under the tarp... not sure if that reads well but I hope you get what I mean.
- Joe
Have read this before, does it really work well then? - not knocking it obviously! - often the simple things work the best!
For slinging a tarp over a ridge line you can just tie some thin cord at either end so the rain soaks through it and drips before it gets under the tarp... not sure if that reads well but I hope you get what I mean.
- Joe
Squidders
06-02-2006, 23:50
It's worked for me but if it were to rain heavily for 24 hours I too, doubt it would seriously hold up... maybe there are some other cunning tricks around... Maybe pose the question in the Bushcraft and survival skills section? :)
MagiKelly
07-02-2006, 11:32
First I thing the webbing is woven with the slit so it is still string. If a slip was cut then yes it would be a week point. Initially I had the same concerns as you but it does seem robust enough.
I put up the ridge line first without the tarp as it is a lot easier than trying to do it with a tarp attached and flapping about in the wind. The knots I use to tie the tarp to the ridge (prusic sp?) act as drop lines and have never let any water under the tarp. This set up i similar to the way a Hennessy fly is fitted and I have never heard them having any problems.
cool - I have no doubts to the strenght of the webbing.... is tough old stuff - is just the first time i've seen it used like that!
thanks for the inf re the 'drip strips' - i'd just rather use someone elses experience rather than getting wet and learning myself! ;)
cant fault the quality at all as you say! - can't wait to get out and use it! :D
Finally got to pick up my tarps from the courier.Thanks for your help John and Andrew its much appreciated. :)
Andrew.
Porcupine
11-02-2006, 11:21
the tarp made it to my home too :D thanks mate!
now to find some trees that need to be tied in place.....
Porc
Got tarp today great.
Any one know where I could get a set of cords to suit.
Ridge line and guy lines.
Cheers magickelly and Andrew.
My tarp arrived today, many thanks :)
MagiKelly
12-02-2006, 10:29
Got tarp today great.
Any one know where I could get a set of cords to suit.
Ridge line and guy lines.
Cheers magickelly and Andrew.
There should be guy lines with it :confused:
Just checked again no guy lines in mine.
Just the tarp (3m x 3m) 1 item in the bag. :confused:
help :)
MagiKelly
12-02-2006, 12:13
Just checked again no guy lines in mine.
Just the tarp (3m x 3m) 1 item in the bag. :confused:
help :)
You should have four guy lines. If it is a Poly tarp you get yellow guy lines with plastic fittings and if it is a cotton tarp you get orange lines with metal fittings. I will drop you a PM about sorting it out.
Thanks Mr magickelly
E-mail sent :)
All sorted now thanks again Magickelly and Andrew.
Squidders
14-02-2006, 18:10
Mine sorted also... nice one.
alpha_centaur
15-02-2006, 23:44
If you have any left could you put a cotton one aside for me thanks. :You_Rock_
MagiKelly
16-02-2006, 10:32
If you have any left could you put a cotton one aside for me thanks. :You_Rock_
Sorry all done. You could always try Andrew at Outdoorcode. If you ask nicely you might even get a discount:)
soup_monger
16-02-2006, 10:51
It's a fine tarp alright and the guy line tabs are very strong. :)
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d104/fergus2468/Dunkeldtrip13.jpg
some one pm me when the next group buy for tarps is on please :D
MagiKelly
17-02-2006, 00:38
some one pm me when the next group buy for tarps is on please :D
Alternatively you could just keep and eye on the group buy section :)
Come on John, you know you've nothing better to do than run half a dozen group buys....... ;)
MagiKelly
17-02-2006, 00:58
Come on John, you know you've nothing better to do than run half a dozen group buys....... ;)
At the moment I am chasing up the insect netting and I may have a supplier for Reindeer Pelts after all. Just need to sort out postage and customs. So still 4 short of the half dozen :)
My poly tarp was delivered this morning. I put it up in the garden and it looks great. came in to make a cup of tea and shoot off this post back to the garden for a bit of experimenting.
Thanks john :D
dommyracer
17-06-2006, 00:22
Hey all, I'm looking at getting one of these tarps, just weighing up the pros and cons of poly vs. cotton. Just wondering why you guys chose poly or cotton?
MagiKelly
17-06-2006, 01:34
I'll let others comment on the reasons for their choices but just to confirm I expect to be posting another group buy on these tarps shortly, probably within the week.
dommyracer
17-06-2006, 01:58
that would be awesome magikelly, I wait with baited breath!
Dougster
17-06-2006, 12:44
Put me down for a cotton one if you do please.
Richard
I'll let others comment on the reasons for their choices but just to confirm I expect to be posting another group buy on these tarps shortly, probably within the week.
Hi John.
Put me down for a cotton one when you get it sorted... Thank eeee guvnor :D
Biddlesby
18-06-2006, 10:00
I'll be waiting! All in time for the end of july?
I'll let others comment on the reasons for their choices but just to confirm I expect to be posting another group buy on these tarps shortly, probably within the week.
Having seen one in the flesh, and being very impressed with it, can you put me down for a cotton one please.............Jon
bambodoggy
18-06-2006, 11:34
What price were the cotton ones?
Thanks....
(EDIT:Cancel that....just found the price further down the next page.).
MagiKelly
18-06-2006, 13:23
What price were the cotton ones?
Thanks....
(EDIT:Cancel that....just found the price further down the next page.).
The prices wil be a bit higher this time. Tatonka had a major price increase.
bambodoggy
18-06-2006, 13:45
Thanks for the info John, they are nice tarps...I saw Squidders and Phil562's the other week but I'd only be buying it for the sake of it so I'll sit this one out.
Cheers,
Bam. :)
PhilParry
18-06-2006, 20:44
John,
As mentioned, I'll go for a cotton one when you start the buy!!! :D
:You_Rock_ Diamond Geeza! :You_Rock_
Phil
If you do go for another group buy could I have a poly one please
Thanks Gord :You_Rock_
MagiKelly
21-06-2006, 10:31
New thread started here
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=13644
So check the prices and let me know if you are still interested.