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    Re: Silnylon Tarp Size Recommendation

    Are Siltarps and AquaQuest brand names that just use the same product to make there tarps ?
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    Re: Silnylon Tarp Size Recommendation

    Quote Originally Posted by Arctic Lake View Post
    Are Siltarps and AquaQuest brand names that just use the same product to make there tarps ?
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    Im not positive if they are using the same products but Sanctuary Sir-Tarps is a US based Company, AuqaQuest is a BC owned Company, of course both probably get their products out of China !!!!
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    Re: Silnylon Tarp Size Recommendation

    Quote Originally Posted by Beaver Skin View Post
    Both Lite Outdoors and Aqua Quest are Canadian companies...good! Anyone have positive or negative experiences with either? Leaning towards Aquaquest now...
    Auqaquest was great to deal with, here's our setup for an overnight spike camp, this was 2 7'x10' tarps, the 10x10 or 10x12 may have been a little better for 2 guys but it worked for a one night spike camp.

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    Re: Silnylon Tarp Size Recommendation

    Quote Originally Posted by Weatherby Fan View Post
    Auqaquest was great to deal with, here's our setup for an overnight spike camp, this was 2 7'x10' tarps, the 10x10 or 10x12 may have been a little better for 2 guys but it worked for a one night spike camp.

    What do you bring with you for a “spike camp”? Granola bars and some water? Sleeping bag or no sleeping bag?
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    BackPack, BUGSPRAY, 2 full Water bottles each but water was not far away, granola Bars, small ziplock of trail mix, 1 mountainhouse meal each, sleeping bag, jetboil stove.....coffee !!!
    Spotting scope/binos/rifle/knife, pretty much what I take on a day hunt other than the SilTarp, mountainhouse and sleeping bags,
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    Re: Silnylon Tarp Size Recommendation

    I have a 10x12. I wouldn’t go any smaller than that. By the time you put a stick in the middle to prop it up and guy the corners down there isn’t tons of coverage. Two guys and their gear maximum.
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    Re: Silnylon Tarp Size Recommendation

    Thanks WF !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Weatherby Fan View Post
    Im not positive if they are using the same products but Sanctuary Sir-Tarps is a US based Company, AuqaQuest is a BC owned Company, of course both probably get their products out of China !!!!
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    Re: Silnylon Tarp Size Recommendation

    Well - I couldn't make up my mind and instead justified why I could use a 10x10 and 10x12. Dealt directly with Aquaquest and they are a fantastic group of people! Should have the tarps mid-week sometime.

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    Re: Silnylon Tarp Size Recommendation

    Just picked up an Aqua Quest guide lightweight 10’ x 13’ silnylon tarp from Amazon.ca. It’s on $20 cheaper than the Courtenay home site and free shipping ($139.99) At 1.7lbs and lifetime warranty, I’m looking at putting it through it’s paces sheep hunting this year. Seems like a well rated product from a local company.
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    Re: Silnylon Tarp Size Recommendation

    Quote Originally Posted by Beaver Skin View Post
    Im looking at the 10x10 from Lite Outdoors from AB but have read some good reviews about the Aqua Quest tarps. I'll check them out too.
    The pitch options with the 10x10 seem easier/better
    There are many good youtube videos on various pop-up shelter configurations using the 3m X 3m siltarp.

    I have 3 sil tarps. They all serve their purpose. Some are more durable and versatile than others.

    2 of my tarps are from MEC.
    The scout model (2.1 x 2.9m). Fine for a 1 or 2 person emergency shelter. Super light and handy. If weight is your biggest concern, this tarp is very light. Have used it on a couple sheep hunts as a shelter and as a tarp over packs and gear that won't fit into tent or vestibule.

    The guide model (2.9 x 3.9m). Have used this tarp on several hunts. Big enough to string up over top of 2 tents plus have room for gear storage. Have also used this as a shelter over eating/cooking area when strung up between a couple trees.

    I loaned my small scout tarp to my son for a sheep hunt and it got badly damaged in high winds. He replaced it with an AquaQuest 3m x 3m tarp. It is heavier than the MEC Scout but it is far more robust and durable construction. As noted above, being square,3m x 3m, there are a lot of good options for quick pop-up shelters using a hiking pole and a few pegs. Big enough for a couple people.
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