Glassing Shelter

[porthunter]

Just lookings for some ideas/options for what guys use when they're out glassing and get hit with some rain. Leaning towards something like the Kifaru Sheep Tarp, but not sure if it would be enough for 2 guys and packs to tuck under.

Thanks!

[ryanb]

Siltarp 2, which I believe is 8x10 is adequate for 2 guys and packs.

[boxhitch]

Surplus sil/nylon poncho/tarp/bivy

[pg83]

Siltarp 2, which I believe is 8x10 is adequate for 2 guys and packs.

I'll second this.

[dakoda62]

I have an 8x10 Siltarp, lots of room for 2 guys.

[warnniklz]

Integral Sil Tarp 2 gets the thumbs up. Packs down real small too.
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[srupp]

Hmmm Sildome..not sure if still made..mine works perfectly
Steven

[corywilson13]

We recently ordered a Kifaru supertarp. The plan is to use it for glassing, but have the ability to sleep 2 guys comfortably in an emergency if we end up needing to spend the night with the sheep. With the right accessories, it can be used as a floorless shelter with a wood stove as well.

[decker9]

I use a Rab siltarp 2, works good for a sun block, you’ll get soaked using it in the rain tho. Highly do not recommend it. I’ll be looking into a Kifaru tarp ASAP.

[Rampager]

We recently ordered a Kifaru supertarp. The plan is to use it for glassing, but have the ability to sleep 2 guys comfortably in an emergency if we end up needing to spend the night with the sheep. With the right accessories, it can be used as a floorless shelter with a wood stove as well.

*When* we need to spend the night with the sheep. I'll bring my earplugs!

[porthunter]

Thanks for the help guys. Might still need to do more homework, looks like its going to be a Siltarp or go to the Kifaru Sheep Tarp and squeeze

[Jimbob]

If I was looking for a flat tarp this is what I would get

https://www.liteoutdoors.com/product/silnylon-tarp/

Canadian company but made overseas. Price is listed in US but its a Canadian company with free shipping, even on sale right now.


Seekoutside has a tarp similar to the sheep tarp but a little cheaper.

https://seekoutside.com/gunnison-tarp/


Seekoutside and Kifaru are made in USA so probably better quality.

[digger dogger]

Another vote vote on siltarp 2. Super lightweight, and packs down to the size of a grapefruit.

[Timberjack]

Siltarp guide model... Same size as the #2 but with velcro on a couple sides. Better for emergency bivy and a bit more versatile for small glassing setups methinks.

TJ